Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK's leading independent caterers, has today named Kristina Kirilova as the winner of its annual barista championship which was held alongside the company’s first-ever coffee carnival. Kirilova, who works at a Bartlett Mitchell client site in Kent, saw off stiff competition from five other finalists to take the title of Barista Champion … [Read more...]
TUCO Conference 2018 – ‘Yesterday, today, tomorrow’
On 23rd - 25th July The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) will hold their annual conference at the University of Hull, East Riding, Yorkshire. This year’s theme ‘Yesterday, today, tomorrow’ will bring an eventful few days of first-class knowledge, inspiration and exposure to new product innovation for caterers and foodservice professionals alike. Matt White, Chairman … [Read more...]
3rd BaxterStorey Awards celebrate employee excellence
11 talented individuals and teams have been honoured at the third annual BaxterStorey Awards at a ceremony at the Institute of Directors, London Created in 2016 to recognise exceptional talent within the UK’s largest independent hospitality organisation, the prestigious event acknowledged individuals across the business, from outstanding chefs and extraordinary front of house … [Read more...]
Hampden Park hosts veterans fundraising event
Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events is hosting The Pegasus Ball at Scotland’s National Stadium on Saturday 4 August, with 250 delegates expected to attend the black-tie evening. Organised by charity Soldiers Off The Streets Scotland (SOTS), the event aims to raise money for a new housing project for veterans who are faced with no accommodation when leaving the … [Read more...]
Coventry University appoints Sodexo for catering and hospitality services
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has won a 10-year £6 million per annum contract with Coventry University to supply catering and hospitality services. From September, Sodexo will take over all the catering, food retail and hospitality services on the university’s campuses in Coventry, London and Scarborough, delivering services to almost 30,000 students and … [Read more...]