Workplace Services

Sodexo and MIDAS Highlight Benefits of Employing Ex-offenders

Sodexo UK & Ireland has hosted a roundtable event with MIDAS, Greater Manchester’s inward investment agency, to promote better employmentRead More »

AFC Wimbledon Appoints Catering Partner

AFC Wimbledon Football Club (“the Dons”) have awarded a multi-year contract at The Cherry Red Records Stadium to Aramark UK.Read More »

Record Support for Sodexo’s Stop Hunger National Volunteers’ Week

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has marked National Volunteers’ Week in the UK by recording its highest number of volunteeringRead More »

Street Cleansing Teams Help Celebrate Crystal Palace FA Cup Win

Veolia, in partnership with Croydon Council, played their part in the post-parade clean-up in Crystal Palace last bank holiday Monday.Read More »

Sodexo Employees Receive Royal Recognition

Sodexo teams have been recognised with a King’s Coronation medal.​41 employees from Sodexo UK and Ireland’s Project Allenby/Connaught and HestiaRead More »

Dipna Anand Partners with Compass B&I team

Pop-up food offer to tour workplaces across the United Kingdom.

14forty to Support The Range with Integrated Soft FM Services

Compass Group business 14forty has secured a three-year contract to deliver cleaning and catering services for home, leisure, and gardenRead More »

Health Service Executive Awards Galway Cleaning Contract

Ireland’s Heath Service Executive (HSE) has selected ABM for a €10 million cleaning services contract at University Hospital Galway, MerlinRead More »

Aramark Expands into Austria

Aramark Germany has been awarded a 12-year contract to provide all food and beverage services for fans and guests at Vienna’s Generali-Arena,Read More »

Aramark Hosts International Chefs’ Cup in Shanghai

Ten Chefs from Belgium and Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, South Korea, Spain and the UnitedRead More »

Record Year for BaxterStorey Chef Academy

UK hospitality business BaxterStorey is celebrating the graduation of 100 chefs from its academy – the largest cohort in its near 20-yearRead More »

The Power of Collaboration

Sodexo UK & Ireland welcomed 40 strategic supply partners to Brighton & Hove Albion’s American Express Stadium for its thirdRead More »

Tackling Food Insecurity for Two Decades

Sodexo’s global employee-led Stop Hunger Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in style at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club’s AmericanRead More »

Elior at Work Launches in UK

Elior UK has unveiled its new nationwide workplace catering brand, Elior at Work. Introduced after extensive market research, the brandRead More »

Let’s Recycle ‘Food Waste Initiative of the Year’

Compass Group business ESS and community sharing app Olio have received an award in the ‘Food Waste Initiative of theRead More »

Playing it Safe

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised with four RoSPA President’s Awards out of a total tally of seven goldRead More »

Food Companies Invited to Join Better Chicken Business Network

Compassion in World Farming is inviting food businesses across the global broiler chicken value chain to join its rapidly growingRead More »

Cleaning Academy Opens in Category C UK Prison

A new training academy at HM Prison Wealstun (HMP Wealstun) in Yorkshire aims to rehabilitate offenders by offering a routeRead More »

Celebrating Forces Families

Compass Group has been honoured with a ‘Business Award’ at the fourth annual Celebrating Forces Families Awards which celebrate theRead More »

BCC Encouraged by Government Recognition of ‘Vital’ Role of Cleaning Sector

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is welcoming the response of the Labour government to a campaign to put cleaning andRead More »

WSH Calls on Caterers to Source Higher Welfare Milk

Hospitality business WSH has committed to sourcing 100 per cent RSPCA Assured milk in the UK by the end ofRead More »

QEII Centre Renews Levy UK + Ireland Catering Contract

Michelin-Starred chef to Support QEII Centre in-house catering team.

Helping Prison Leavers Find Pathways to Employment

An innovative project is providing skills-based training to prisoners ahead of their release to support future roles in the constructionRead More »

Extension of Soft FM Contract at West Middlesex University Hospital

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has retained ISS to deliver integrated soft facilities management services at West MiddlesexRead More »

Thinking Ahead: Aramark Showcases Innovation in Chile

Over a thousand delegates attended Aramark Chile’s Eighth annual Innovation Summit at the end of March to receive insights into theRead More »

Cleanology in Futuristic Rebrand

UK office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has rebranded in a bold and exciting live launch marked by the projectionRead More »

Eurest Partners with BOSH! Smokehouse Founders on Plant-based Menu

Compass Group business Eurest has partnered with renowned cooks, authors and creators of BOSH!, the biggest plant-based online channel inRead More »

Royal College of Physicians Extends Catering Contract

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has extended the catering contract it awarded to Compass Group business Company of CooksRead More »

The Challenge of Tackling Pests in Hospitals

The trade body for Britain’s pest control industry says tackling issues with vermin in hospitals will become a greater challenge,Read More »

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Supports Social Supermarket

Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation has provided vital funding to SE Kitchen (part of Social Enterprise Kent) to support in theRead More »

BaxterStorey Enhances Nutrition Credentials

Hospitality business BaxterStorey has become the first foodservice company in the UK to provide accredited nutrition training to all teamRead More »

Championing Community Glocally

More than 3,000 volunteers in 13 countries will donate their time to support local communities on 10th April when theRead More »

Elior UK Appoints Food Development Director

Elior UK has named Mark Webber as food development director. Webber will spearhead the introduction of innovative food strategies andRead More »

Going for Growth

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Corporate Services and Energy & Resources business has appointed Laura Walker as growth director.​Walker brings overRead More »

Eurest and 14forty Unveil New Workplace Hospitality and Deli Offerings

Compass Group workplace caterer Eurest and its integrated facilities management (IFM) services provider 14forty have launched hospitality brands “Table” andRead More »

Kildare Village Cleaning Contract

Luxury shopping destination Kildare Village has appointed Bidvest Noonan as cleaning contractor. Part of the The Bicester Collection, Kildare VillageRead More »

Ashford and St Peter Again Rated ‘Best’ for Staff Catering

The catering team at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) in Surrey has been rated best inRead More »

Grazing Strengthens Leadership Team

UK in office catering specialist Grazing has recruited two new members to its senior team, with a new culinary directorRead More »

Working with Net Zero Suppliers

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s latest net zero progress report reveals the positive impact of implementing a net zero supply chainRead More »

Setting the Standard for Leadership in Sustainability

Morag Freathy, CEO of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry (B&I) sector, has been named Business Leader ofRead More »

Sodexo Recognised for Social Impact

Sodexo UK & Ireland is the inaugural recipient of the Ambassador Charter Mark Award from the Social Recruitment Advocacy GroupRead More »

Elior UK Announces Senior Internal Appointment

Elior UK has promoted Charlotte Wright to the new role of director of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and food strategy.Read More »

Are You on Track to Meet the 2026 Better Chicken Commitment Deadline?

Compassion in World Farming has released its latest European ChickenTrack report tracking companies’ progress toward meeting the higher welfare requirementsRead More »

Apprentices Shine at Apprenticeship and Training Conference

The power of apprenticeships was brought to life at the Apprenticeship and Training Conference at ACC Liverpool this month. SodexoRead More »

Sodexo on Target to Reduce Food Waste

As WRAP promotes Food Waste Action Week, Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced it will meet its ambition to halveRead More »

A Record 12 Months for the UK’s Cleaning, Hygiene and Waste Sector

According to research by the British Cleaning Council (BCC), the market for cleaning, hygiene and waste services has expanded expandedRead More »

Levy Appoints Director of Decarbonisation

Compass Group sports and hospitality sector business Levy UK + Ireland has appointed Dr Vincent Walsh to the new roleRead More »

Aston Villa Reappoints Levy UK + Ireland

Aston Villa F.C. has extended its long-standing partnership with Compass Group sports and entertainment business Levy UK + Ireland byRead More »

Leadership Appointments at Compass

Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Michelle Sanders to the role of Chief Growth Officer and Sophie Smith asRead More »

New HR Director to Lead Compass B&I People Strategy

Hilary Goldby has been appointed HR Director at Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry sector with a remitRead More »

Staying Ahead of Norovirus

Guidance on controlling and preventing the spread of Norovirus from Rentokil Specialist Hygiene.

Investing in Ethnicity Recognises Sodexo

Investing in Ethnicity has included Sodexo UK & Ireland as a ‘Top 25’ company for race and ethnic inclusion inRead More »

Upskilling Healthcare Professionals with Advice on Nutrition

A partnership between Sodexo Health & Care and non-profit organisation Culinary Medicine UK is enhancing patient care through an platformRead More »

Expansion of ISS Catering Contract in Türkiye

A large construction customer in Türkiye has expanded a catering services contract it awarded to ISS in February to threeRead More »

Wales Takes the Lead with Plastic-free Matchdays

On 22nd February, Compass Cymru in partnership with Levy UK + Ireland and Notpla will complete a multi-stadium rollout ofRead More »

A Top Provider of Planet-friendly School Dinners

ProVeg UK has ranked Sodexo’s schools business as one of the country’s leading providers of healthy and sustainable school meals.Read More »

Nebraska Athletics Awards Food and Beverage Contract

The University of Nebraska Athletic Department has selected Aramark to deliver gameday food and beverage services including concessions and premiumRead More »

Why the UK’s Commercial Cleaning Sector is Ripe for Disruption

David Lilly, chief executive of Edinburgh-based For Spills, says the UK’s commercial cleaning sector is failing to embrace change toRead More »

Vacherin Appoints Head of Coffee

London caterer Vacherin has appointed international coffee expert Marc-Pierre Dietrich as its first ever Head of Coffee. The new, specialistRead More »

Beans on the Menu

On World Pulses Day 2025 UK hospitality business BaxterStorey reports a 19.6 per cent increase in pulse spend and aRead More »

Elevating the Employee Dining Experience

A new Sodexo restaurant at Leonardo in Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, is designed with a focus on sustainability.Read More »

Boosting Workplace Productivity and Wellbeing

EMCOR UK has launched Workplace Evolution to support organisations with productivity improvements and smarter, and more sustainable workplace environments. TheRead More »

City of London Livery Companies Renew Catering Contracts

Compass Group venue catering business Company of Cooks has retained £18 million of business from its Livery venues portfolio inRead More »

Mark This! Avendra International

Episode 29 of Aramark’s podcast series discusses how Avendra International, the group’s strategic sourcing and hospitality procurement platform, serves aRead More »

Aramark Predicts ‘Big, Bold’ Travel Experiences in 2025

As travelers venture into 2025, Aramark predicts the landscape of exploration will accommodate new trends that reflect changing priorities, preferencesRead More »

Sodexo Live! Ascot Duo Join Super Bowl Culinary Team

Sodexo Live! has selected two staff members from its Ascot Racecourse team to support the culinary team at the Caesars SuperdomeRead More »

Q&A: Compass Group Apprenticeships

As the UK prepares to celebrate National Apprenticeships Week from 10th to 16th February, Compass apprentice Brandon Sage discusses hisRead More »

Asma Khan Joins Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

Renowned chef and women empowerment advocate Asma Khan has joined the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation as the first patron toRead More »

Chefs Table 2025: Championing a Great Cause

Compass Group business Levy UK + Ireland has announced Chefs Table UK 2025, an imaginative fundraising dinner that will beRead More »

Houston & Hawkes Makes Senior Business Development Appointment

Caterer Houston & Hawkes has appointed Jessica Burgess as Sales Director with former sales manager Josh Key assuming the newRead More »

Senior Appointment Supports Relaunch of Compass Group’s Senior Living Division

Compass Group senior living division White Oaks has appointed Laura Tighe as Business Director as it relaunches with a new,Read More »

Nuffield Health Extends Sodexo Partnership

Nuffield Health has retained Sodexo UK and Ireland as its food services provider for an additional five years from 2028Read More »

Simplify Your Cleaning Routine with Ecolab

Ecolab foodservice programs are designed to help customers thrive, no matter the size or complexity of their establishment and itsRead More »

Elevating the Culinary Experience for Opera-goers

A new partnership between Levy’s event catering arm Payne & Gunter and Garsington Opera will deliver bold new flavours for operaRead More »

With Innovation Comes Evolution

2024 was a landmark year for Sabert Corporation Europe. As a leader in sustainable foodservice packaging, the company is settingRead More »

Aramark Chefs Fuel 2025 NFL Playoffs

As the NFL playoffs heat up, a different kind of all-star team is hard at work behind the scenes: Aramark Sports+Entertainment’sRead More »

Saving Energy in Foodservice Delivery

In advance of Energy Savers Week in the UK (20th to 26th January), BM Caterers is introducing a number ofRead More »

Celebrating the Change Please Academy

​​Sodexo UK and ​corporate services division client Bruntwood SciTech hosted a celebration day to mark the success of the ChangeRead More »

Grazing Appoints Head Chef for Central Kitchen

In-office catering business Grazing has appointed Federica De Marchi to the newly created role of head chef of its centralRead More »

ESS Expands Olio Partnership

Compass Group business ESS has extended its partnership with community sharing app Olio to redistribute good-to-eat surplus food to membersRead More »

UK Consumers Value Sustainable Food

Findings from Sodexo UK & Ireland’s second annual Sustainable Food Barometer suggest growing demand from British consumers for nutritious, sustainableRead More »

Feeding off a Successful 2024

Contract caterer for independent schools Lexington Independents tripled its contract wins in 2024. Lexington Independents delivers dining experiences across independentRead More »

A Great Place to Work

Gather & Gather UK has achieved Great Place to Work Certification recognising its dedication to creating a consistent, outstanding employee experience. TheRead More »

Charity Dinner Supports Alzheimer’s Society

Elior hosted its annual charity dinner and auction at BT One Braham in London to raise £30,000 for the Alzheimer’sRead More »

The Murrayfield Experience Elevates Culinary Offering

Scottish Gas Murrayfield’s events brand The Murrayfield Experience has appointed renowned culinary expert Stuart Fraser as executive chef. A JVRead More »

Are You on Track to Meet Your Better Chicken Commitments?

With the 2026 deadline for the Better Chicken Commitment approaching fast, Compassion in World Farming is asking signatories from theRead More »

Elior Hosts Executive Chefs from India in the UK

A collaboration between Elior UK and Elior India has welcomed two top chefs to the United Kingdom as part ofRead More »

Mark This! Hospitality IQ

Episode 27 of Aramark’s podcast series discusses the company’s use of innovative AI-powered applications to enhance the guest experience, empowerRead More »

Changes to Sodexo UK and Ireland Leadership and Structure

Sodexo UK & Ireland CEO Sean Haley will be leaving the business at the end of December when Jean Renton, ChiefRead More »

Tottenham Hotspur Hosts Sustainable Menu Competition

Forty employees of Compass Group business Levy UK + Ireland competed for the chance to see their menu served atRead More »

BM Names ‘Chef of the Year’

Jordan Radford, a chef at one of BM’s client sites in the City of London, has been crowned overall winnerRead More »

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