ESS Support Services Worldwide (ESS), part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has successfully renewed its contract with Interserve to deliver a range of support services at HMS Drake in Plymouth. ESS is a market leading provider of catering, retail and support services in the defence and government sector and has been operating at HMS Drake for the last decade. This extension … [Read more...]
Amadeus is ‘top dog’ at Crufts with record sales
Clearly, the combination of dogs and competitions generates healthy appetites, with award winning caterer Amadeus, part of the NEC Group, claiming to be ‘top dog’ last weekend at Crufts with record sales figures at its outlets across the NEC venue. Amadeus’ Hall 4 Restaurant, Starbucks in the Piazza and the Mobile Team based in the Pavilion link all had their biggest ever … [Read more...]
Wilson Vale adds Claire Long to its board
Independent contract caterer, Wilson Vale, has expanded its board of directors by appointing Claire Long as sales director. Claire joined the company on Monday 3 March to become the fifth member of the board. Her appointment comes just nine months after Wilson Vale appointed Alan Beddie as operations director. Before joining Wilson Vale, Claire was strategic partnership … [Read more...]
Birmingham City Council to seek the sale of the NEC Group
Following the conclusion of a strategic review, Birmingham City Council has resolved to seek offers for the NEC Group, including its ancillary companies such as Amadeus, the catering business. Principal objectives of the proposed sale are to secure an investor who shares the vision and strategic ambitions of the NEC Group and to maximise the proceeds for Birmingham City … [Read more...]
Party Ingredients accredited as a London Living Wage Employer
Party Ingredients has announced that they are the 578th business in the UK to pay the Living Wage. Responsible action Party Ingredients believes that paying the Living Wage is a responsible action that allows people to sustain themselves, which gives them dignity and improves their overall quality of life. A total of 88 out of 130 members of staff, mainly waiting staff … [Read more...]