East Anglian-based contract catering firm Edwards & Blake is delighted to announce it has partnered with Norwich-based chef Richard Hughes who will be the company’s Food Ambassador for 2018/2019. The role will involve Richard in a number of initiatives and cookery competitions in Edwards & Blake’s 160+ primary and secondary schools to promote healthy eating and … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering welcomes boost to Liverpool’s conferencing culture following city’s award wins
A North West catering firm is celebrating the success of Liverpool’s rising conference culture. Directors of award-winning Carringtons Catering Helen and Darren Wynn have noticed a significant growth in demand for the firm’s corporate catering offering in the city, having witnessed an increased turnover of 300% during its busiest February to date. During the month, the … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates victorious at ACE Quiz Night
On Wednesday 18th April 2018, The Association of Catering Excellence was once again at Lloyd’s of London for the popular annual Quiz Night, a firm favourite in the ACE calendar with 36 teams and over 240 people from the catering & hospitality industry taking part. This year, the quiz was won by Restaurant Associates. The team of 6 won the Sheila Mitchell Quiz Trophy and … [Read more...]
Sodexo commits to social targets with Public Service Pledge
Sodexo has published its second Public Service Pledge, a strategic and ethical set of commitments to its customers, employees and communities. The Pledge identifies key public service areas and initiatives which the facilities management provider promises to measure and report on annually which demonstrates its commitment to social value and a public service … [Read more...]
15 years of continuous growth for London’s hospitality specialist, Vacherin
London’s premier independently-owned contract caterer, Vacherin, has reported its annual turnover has risen for the 15th consecutive year. Figures published this week for the year ending 31 August 2017 show turnover at £19.7m, a rise of almost 15 per cent. The first full year with Phil Roker as managing director and the associated new structure has been a great success for … [Read more...]