Having hosted the first ever commercial event at the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ) in January 2000, Seasoned Events was instrumental in developing the commercial events business at the RCJ and was awarded the events management and catering contract in 2007 following a rigorous tender process by HM Courts & Tribunal Services, as part of the Government's Wider Market … [Read more...]
SSP appoints WHSmith’s Simon Smith to head up UK & Ireland
SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has appointed Simon Smith as CEO of SSP UK & Ireland. Simon is currently managing director of WHSmith’s travel division and has a 20 year track record in retail. He began his career with Fenwicks before moving to Allders Department Stores and then Safeway, where he worked in both … [Read more...]
Catermasters for Young & Rubicam
Workplace catering specialist Catermasters has added Young & Rubicam to its list of clients in central London. The contract is for an initial three-year period – with an option for a further two years – and is worth around £450,000 per annum. Young & Rubicam is a global marketing and communications company and its UK headquarters are at Greater London House in Camden. … [Read more...]
CH&Co acquires Apostrophe
CH&Co - the privately owned corporate and commercial caterer - is taking 100% ownership of the high street café group Apostrophe, by buying the remaining 50% stake in the business held by Amir Chen and the founding shareholders with which it entered into joint venture in January 2012. Key strategic step CH&Co sees this acquisition as key strategic step in building … [Read more...]
Absolute Taste takes up residence in Dorney Court
Absolute Taste has been appointed as the exclusive caterer at Dorney Court in Berkshire, the beautiful privately owned Grade 1 listed manor house. Absolute Taste will be responsible for managing all corporate events and weddings in the recently refurbished Old Coach House Barn and Courtyard, and the Great Hall located within the house. Based in Windsor, Berkshire, Dorney … [Read more...]