Aramark UK collaborates with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
Aramark UK, a leading foodservice and hospitality provider, has formed a three-year strategic partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s dedicated food allergy charity, in support of its mission to #MakeAllergyHistory.
Helen Milligan-Smith, President & CEO of Aramark UK, says: “We are delighted to be partnering with Natasha’s Allergy Research Foundation. At Aramark, we place the utmost importance on allergen awareness and food safety. We’re committed to supporting this critical cause to contribute to a future where everyone can enjoy meals with confidence and peace of mind.
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Helen Milligan-Smith, President & CEO of Aramark UK, says: “We are delighted to be partnering with Natasha’s Allergy Research Foundation. At Aramark, we place the utmost importance on allergen awareness and food safety. We’re committed to supporting this critical cause to contribute to a future where everyone can enjoy meals with confidence and peace of mind.
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29/May/2025 08:18
Mellors introduces new Tuk Truck to bring street food to schools
Mellors Catering Services has unveiled its newest culinary innovation—the Tuk Truck—a mobile street food concept designed to revolutionise school lunchtimes across the North of England and the Midlands.
The school food provider invites students to “get ready to embark on a flavour-packed journey around the world” as the Tuk Truck arrives at schools, offering a unique mix of education, culture, and delicious dishes.
Building on the success of their iconic Big Red Bus, this new initiative aims to inspire students to discover new flavours.
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The school food provider invites students to “get ready to embark on a flavour-packed journey around the world” as the Tuk Truck arrives at schools, offering a unique mix of education, culture, and delicious dishes.
Building on the success of their iconic Big Red Bus, this new initiative aims to inspire students to discover new flavours.
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27/May/2025 08:39
ISS names Graeme Cameron as Chief Operations Officer
ISS UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Graeme Cameron as Chief Operations Officer for its Operations Performance (OP) function, effective from 1st June 2025.
Cameron, currently serving as Commercial Director, will succeed Aidan Bell, who has left ISS after nearly five and a half years to take on the role of Chief Executive at a non-competing company. With 15 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Cameron joined ISS in 2019.
Camron said: “I stand ready, having spent my career at ISS working directly with some of our biggest.
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Cameron, currently serving as Commercial Director, will succeed Aidan Bell, who has left ISS after nearly five and a half years to take on the role of Chief Executive at a non-competing company. With 15 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Cameron joined ISS in 2019.
Camron said: “I stand ready, having spent my career at ISS working directly with some of our biggest.
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14/May/2025 09:40
BaxterStorey named Large Business of the Year at the British Business Awards
BaxterStorey has been awarded Large Business of the Year at the British Business Awards, selected from eight shortlisted companies.
The awards ceremony welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). This national, not-for-profit, cross-industry event, in partnership with NatWest, was hosted by comedian Rob Brydon and featured addresses from singer Sting and awards patron Sir Bob Geldof.
The event raised over £1 million for the charity Social Bite, while also celebrating businesses' accomplishments in innovation.
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The awards ceremony welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). This national, not-for-profit, cross-industry event, in partnership with NatWest, was hosted by comedian Rob Brydon and featured addresses from singer Sting and awards patron Sir Bob Geldof.
The event raised over £1 million for the charity Social Bite, while also celebrating businesses' accomplishments in innovation.
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12/May/2025 09:45
Rhubarb names new Executive Chef
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has named Kieran Reilly as Executive Chef – Events.
Kieran Reilly brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality and event catering, most recently serving as Culinary Director at Rocket Food. Before that, he was Executive Chef at Lush by Tom Kerridge, having previously worked alongside Kerridge at the two-Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers. His career also includes time at Maze by Gordon Ramsay.
Beyond the restaurant scene, Reilly has led major catering operations on a global scale.
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Kieran Reilly brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality and event catering, most recently serving as Culinary Director at Rocket Food. Before that, he was Executive Chef at Lush by Tom Kerridge, having previously worked alongside Kerridge at the two-Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers. His career also includes time at Maze by Gordon Ramsay.
Beyond the restaurant scene, Reilly has led major catering operations on a global scale.
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08/May/2025 08:11
Aramark UK appoints Managing Director of new Sports & Entertainment Division
Aramark UK has appointed Daniel Clark as Managing Director to lead its newly formed Sports & Entertainment division.
Previously serving as Global Account Director for Aramark’s Merlin Entertainments portfolio, Clark has overseen foodservice operations at iconic destinations such as LEGOLAND, Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers, and Thorpe Park.
Before joining Aramark, Clark held several senior roles within the industry, driving substantial growth at prominent venues such as London Stadium.
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Previously serving as Global Account Director for Aramark’s Merlin Entertainments portfolio, Clark has overseen foodservice operations at iconic destinations such as LEGOLAND, Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers, and Thorpe Park.
Before joining Aramark, Clark held several senior roles within the industry, driving substantial growth at prominent venues such as London Stadium.
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24/Apr/2025 08:11
Houston & Hawkes named exclusive caterers for Regent’s Events
B Corp caterer Houston & Hawkes has been appointed as the exclusive in-house catering partner for Regent’s Events, a central London venue.
Houston & Hawkes will provide chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists to support the Regent’s Park-based events venue.
Regent’s Events manages a range of venues, including the York Lawns, Tuke Hall auditorium, and Herringham Hall, catering to events such as corporate summer parties, team-building activities, outdoor weddings, and private dinners.
The appointment follows the recent launch of a new wellness package at the venue.
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Houston & Hawkes will provide chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists to support the Regent’s Park-based events venue.
Regent’s Events manages a range of venues, including the York Lawns, Tuke Hall auditorium, and Herringham Hall, catering to events such as corporate summer parties, team-building activities, outdoor weddings, and private dinners.
The appointment follows the recent launch of a new wellness package at the venue.
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22/Apr/2025 12:29
SSP Secures 10-Year Food & Beverage Deal at Bournemouth Airport
The company operates a mix of proprietary brands like Upper Crust, AMT, and Soul + Grain, and franchise names including M&S Simply Food and Starbucks.
Travel food specialist SSP Group has entered a 10-year partnership with Bournemouth Airport, commencing this month.
This deal forms part of Bournemouth Airport’s £60m renovation program, which includes upgrading two SSP-run food and beverage outlets within 12 months and launching 16 new Jet2holidays routes.
SSP announced the completed project will feature a new bar and kitchen concept.
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Travel food specialist SSP Group has entered a 10-year partnership with Bournemouth Airport, commencing this month.
This deal forms part of Bournemouth Airport’s £60m renovation program, which includes upgrading two SSP-run food and beverage outlets within 12 months and launching 16 new Jet2holidays routes.
SSP announced the completed project will feature a new bar and kitchen concept.
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14/Apr/2025 10:04
Sodexo achieves prestigious recognition for commitment to social impact
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been awarded the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, becoming the first organisation to achieve this highest level of recognition.
This milestone reflects Sodexo's long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves and operates in, with each of its 30,000 colleagues supporting the delivery of its varied services and taking collective responsibility for driving positive change every day.
The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group was founded in 2022 by PeoplePlus.
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This milestone reflects Sodexo's long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves and operates in, with each of its 30,000 colleagues supporting the delivery of its varied services and taking collective responsibility for driving positive change every day.
The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group was founded in 2022 by PeoplePlus.
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08/Apr/2025 08:29
Dinner Ladies appointed caterer for St Albans Cathedral in second major contract win
London-based catering company Dinner Ladies has secured its second major exclusive contract, this time to provide catering services at St Albans Cathedral.
Dinner Ladies, founded by Emily Plunket and Lily Cai, will take charge of the Abbots Kitchen café at the attraction, manage event catering, and launch a new outdoor coffee service on the cathedral grounds.
This latest win adds to Dinner Ladies’ growing portfolio of exclusive contracts, joining the historic Apothecaries’ Hall in London’s Square Mile.
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Dinner Ladies, founded by Emily Plunket and Lily Cai, will take charge of the Abbots Kitchen café at the attraction, manage event catering, and launch a new outdoor coffee service on the cathedral grounds.
This latest win adds to Dinner Ladies’ growing portfolio of exclusive contracts, joining the historic Apothecaries’ Hall in London’s Square Mile.
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08/Apr/2025 08:11
Sodexo secures €1B in new business contracts
During H1 2025, Sodexo's UK and Ireland division secured new contracts in the government and healthcare sectors.
Sodexo has secured €1 billion (£850 million) in new contracts over the last six months.
This follows a 2.1% organic revenue growth in Europe for Sodexo in H1 2025, driven by new contract wins, increased volume, and price adjustments in its healthcare sector.
Europe's performance fell just short of the global organic revenue growth of 3.
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Sodexo has secured €1 billion (£850 million) in new contracts over the last six months.
This follows a 2.1% organic revenue growth in Europe for Sodexo in H1 2025, driven by new contract wins, increased volume, and price adjustments in its healthcare sector.
Europe's performance fell just short of the global organic revenue growth of 3.
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07/Apr/2025 09:52
Bill Buchan appointed HR Director for Sodexo UK & Ireland
Bill Buchan has been appointed as the HR Director for Sodexo UK & Ireland.
Bill Buchan initially joined Sodexo in 2009 as the HR Director for Health and Care in the UK and Ireland before advancing into senior global HR roles within the company.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Sodexo’s Global HR Operations.
Before joining Sodexo, Buchan held HR roles at organisations including BAE Systems.
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Bill Buchan initially joined Sodexo in 2009 as the HR Director for Health and Care in the UK and Ireland before advancing into senior global HR roles within the company.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Sodexo’s Global HR Operations.
Before joining Sodexo, Buchan held HR roles at organisations including BAE Systems.
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01/Apr/2025 08:03
Alexander Stadium catering contract won by Elior
Elior UK has revealed a new partnership with Birmingham City Council to manage catering services at the Alexander Stadium.
The caterer will oversee all operations at Alexander Stadium, which was recently renovated for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including match-day concessions, corporate hospitality, and event catering.
Dave Wagg, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Birmingham City Council, stated: “Alexander Stadium is central to Birmingham’s sporting and cultural identity.
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The caterer will oversee all operations at Alexander Stadium, which was recently renovated for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including match-day concessions, corporate hospitality, and event catering.
Dave Wagg, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Birmingham City Council, stated: “Alexander Stadium is central to Birmingham’s sporting and cultural identity.
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31/Mar/2025 10:01
Grazing enhances leadership team with two key senior appointments
Office catering specialist Grazing has strengthened its senior team with the addition of a new Culinary Director and Operations Director.
Kerri Barrett has joined Grazing as the new Operations Director. With 25 years of experience in the food and beverage sector, she previously spent three years as an Accounts Director at BaxterStorey. In her new role, she will oversee Grazing’s extensive client portfolio within the Business & Industry (B&I) sector.
Meanwhile, Chris Ribaudo has been appointed as Grazing’s new Culinary Director.
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Kerri Barrett has joined Grazing as the new Operations Director. With 25 years of experience in the food and beverage sector, she previously spent three years as an Accounts Director at BaxterStorey. In her new role, she will oversee Grazing’s extensive client portfolio within the Business & Industry (B&I) sector.
Meanwhile, Chris Ribaudo has been appointed as Grazing’s new Culinary Director.
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27/Mar/2025 06:58
Gary Maclean and Hannah Catley join the hospitality business BaxterStorey as chef partners
Gary Maclean, Scotland’s first government-appointed national chef, promotes locally sourced and produced food, as well as healthy, sustainable eating and food education in Scotland. He also serves as an executive chef lecturer at City of Glasgow College and won BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016.
Gary Maclean will contribute to training through BaxterStorey’s academies and masterclasses. With his deep understanding of Scottish culture and passion for local ingredients, he will also help the company strengthen partnerships with regional producers and growers to source the best local ingredients in Scotland.
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Gary Maclean will contribute to training through BaxterStorey’s academies and masterclasses. With his deep understanding of Scottish culture and passion for local ingredients, he will also help the company strengthen partnerships with regional producers and growers to source the best local ingredients in Scotland.
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25/Mar/2025 09:15
Lexington secures catering contract with Abbey Road Studios
Lexington Catering has been selected as the exclusive catering provider for the iconic Abbey Road Studios in St. John’s Wood, London.
The partnership aims to elevate the in-house dining experience for Abbey Road employees and guests, featuring a central dining area with a custom salad bar, rotating hot food concepts, a coffee bar, premium event catering, and plans for in-studio ordering.
Lexington will launch 'the Kitchen,' a custom F&B brand designed to cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.
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The partnership aims to elevate the in-house dining experience for Abbey Road employees and guests, featuring a central dining area with a custom salad bar, rotating hot food concepts, a coffee bar, premium event catering, and plans for in-studio ordering.
Lexington will launch 'the Kitchen,' a custom F&B brand designed to cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.
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24/Mar/2025 08:50
School caterer Hertfordshire Catering appoints David Stanley as executive chef
David Stanley has been acquired executive chef at Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL), a school caterer.
Stanley spent 20 years at Aramark, where he progressed from executive chef at BP UK to senior development chef for the Merlin Group.
He also previously served as executive chef at Holroyd Howe and most recently held the role of executive chef at Chartwells Independent.
At HCL, which provides catering services to both primary and secondary schools in the region.
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Stanley spent 20 years at Aramark, where he progressed from executive chef at BP UK to senior development chef for the Merlin Group.
He also previously served as executive chef at Holroyd Howe and most recently held the role of executive chef at Chartwells Independent.
At HCL, which provides catering services to both primary and secondary schools in the region.
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21/Mar/2025 09:45
Houston & Hawkes celebrates third year of exclusive partnership with renowned chef Sally Abé.
Independent caterer Houston & Hawkes has confirmed the extension of its exclusive collaboration with acclaimed chef Sally Abé for a third consecutive year. The partnership has played a key role in enhancing the company’s culinary offerings while promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
Over the past two years, Sally Abé has played a pivotal role in Houston & Hawkes’ culinary growth, contributing her expertise and creativity. She has led hands-on cookery sessions, mentored chefs at The Pem, and supported initiatives that promote women in hospitality, significantly shaping the company’s approach to food innovation and talent development.
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Over the past two years, Sally Abé has played a pivotal role in Houston & Hawkes’ culinary growth, contributing her expertise and creativity. She has led hands-on cookery sessions, mentored chefs at The Pem, and supported initiatives that promote women in hospitality, significantly shaping the company’s approach to food innovation and talent development.
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18/Mar/2025 13:05
BM opens first public retail outlet in collaboration with Luminary Bakery
BM Caterers has opened its first public retail location—a café and bakery—in collaboration with law firm Hogan Lovells and social enterprise Luminary Bakery.
The café at 49 Farringdon Street in London will be operated by a team from BM, joined by five new recruits supporting Luminary Bakery’s mission to empower women who have faced homelessness, domestic abuse, violence, or sexual exploitation.
The café will serve BM's Perkee coffee, a Fairtrade-certified, single-origin coffee sourced from the Soppexcca co-operative in Nicaragua as well as offering a selection of cakes and sandwiches.
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The café at 49 Farringdon Street in London will be operated by a team from BM, joined by five new recruits supporting Luminary Bakery’s mission to empower women who have faced homelessness, domestic abuse, violence, or sexual exploitation.
The café will serve BM's Perkee coffee, a Fairtrade-certified, single-origin coffee sourced from the Soppexcca co-operative in Nicaragua as well as offering a selection of cakes and sandwiches.
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18/Mar/2025 07:13
Freemans Event Partners appointed Matt Luscombe as new CEO, with plans to target a £200 million turnover
Matt Luscombe has been named CEO of Freemans Event Partners, as the family-owned business sets its sights on reaching a £200 million turnover in the next few years.
Before joining Freemans Event Partners, Luscombe served as chief commercial officer at InterContinental Hotels Group, general manager at Coles Group, and CEO at Cycas Hospitality.
He will collaborate closely with the current CEO, Stephen Freeman, who will transition to the role of executive chairman, as the company works towards tripling its annual turnover under its new five-year strategy.
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Before joining Freemans Event Partners, Luscombe served as chief commercial officer at InterContinental Hotels Group, general manager at Coles Group, and CEO at Cycas Hospitality.
He will collaborate closely with the current CEO, Stephen Freeman, who will transition to the role of executive chairman, as the company works towards tripling its annual turnover under its new five-year strategy.
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13/Mar/2025 17:32