Students at Sheldon School, Chippenham were treated to a visit from celebrity chef, Paul Rankin who has been working with Sodexo, the school’s caterer, for some 15 years. The visit was organised to open the new dining room at the school, called The Diner. The school council was heavily involved with the design which is based on an American diner theme with red leather seating … [Read more...]
Benugo secure catering contract for the Wellcome Collection
Cafe and catering group Benugo have won the competitive tender for a five-year catering contract at the Wellcome Collection, the London Museum and exhibition venue of global charity the Wellcome Trust. Wellcome Collection will be the 14th concession within a museum or public space operated by Benugo, and follows recent contracts with Great Court Restaurant at The British … [Read more...]
LACA School Chef of the Year competition warms up
LACA has announced the entrants who have successfully qualified from the first stage of LACA School Chef of the Year 2014. No fewer than 43 contestants will now go through to the ten Regional Finals to be held around Britain in the early part of 2014 from January to March. Each regional winner will go on to represent their LACA Region at the National Final scheduled for May … [Read more...]
The Lindley Group re-brands to Centerplate
Centerplate, the major event hospitality partner to sports stadia, entertainment venues and convention centres across North America and the United Kingdom, has announced that its UK division, The Lindley Group, will be adopting the name and brand identity of Centerplate. The name change and re-branding comes eight months after Centerplate acquired The Lindley Group business in … [Read more...]
Ampersand wins £16 million contract with Royal Naval College, Greenwich
The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), Greenwich - one of the most beautiful, historic and iconic venues on the River Thames - has chosen Ampersand to look after visitor catering, conference and events services in a deal worth £16 million over the next seven years. An Ampersand team of over 20 people will provide a vast range of services to ORNC, with events ranging from: visitor … [Read more...]