Compass Group sports and hospitality catering business Levy UK + Ireland has launched ‘Levy Merchandising’ to signal its strategic expansion into sports merchandising. Known for disrupting the stadia food and beverage market with the latest tech and sustainability innovations, Levy has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving the matchday journey. The decision to enter the…
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UK delivered and venue catering specialist Grazing will be donating the value of 20,000 ‘Magic Breakfasts’ to feed vulnerable children this Christmas in lieu of distributing gifts and cards among employees. The donation is part of a 12 month fundraising campaign by the caterer on behalf of Magic Breakfast, which has seen 10 breakfasts donated to…
Elior UK is rolling out mixed reality (MR) headsets to support training of catering teams in the healthcare and retirement living sectors. Microsoft’s MR technology, HoloLens 2, utiilises wearable glasses with multiple sensors, advanced optics, and holographic processing. The holograms can be used to display information, blend with the real world or simulate a virtual…
Compassion in World Farming has launched a new Salmon Welfare Scorecard, reporting the performance of eight major salmon producers against 13 key welfare parameters. Fish are sentient animals capable of feeling pain, stress and fear, as well as experiencing positive emotions, social bonds, and advanced intelligence. They are sensitive creatures and like many other animals, they…
The Johan Cruijff ArenA has selected Compass Group business Levy Europe as its new public caterer for two million visitors annually. Supported by a redesign and refurbishment, a wide range of food and drink experiences will be delivered through innovative services to boost enjoyment of football matches, concerts and other world-class events at the ArenA.…
Gather & Gather has refreshed its branding as it celebrates a decade in business. A feature of the caterer’s new brand proposition is its promotion of the corporate taglines, ‘We’re Brave & old’, ‘We Stand Together’ and ‘We Do Good Things’. These taglines are supported by five key ‘focus pillars’ which shape Gather & Gather’s…
An innovative training initiative from WSH hospitality business BaxterStorey is supporting tripple the number of UK chefs and local millers originally anticipated. More than 700 people have received training as part of the company’s Project Knead campaign as it approaches its first anniversary. Originally launched with a target of 223 participants, the programme has now…
The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) in Yssingeaux, Haute-Loire, France, has officially inaugurated an extension of its 2,300 sqm campus. Initiated in June 2022, the project meets the need of the institution which is renowned globally for the arts of pastry-making and ice cream-making, for a larger facility to accommodate growing demand for pastry…
Restaurant chain Burger & Lobster is partnering with cleaning and catering products supplier Sybron in the UK. Since the idea was cooked up by four school friends on a rooftop in London in 2011, Burger & Lobster has become a dining favourite in the capital. The idea behind Burger & Lobster is to focus on…
Matt Chapman, a Development Chef at OCS business Angel Hill Food Co, has been named “StrEATfood Chef of the year” at the annual awards for Chefs from the UK’s workplace and event catering sectors. Chapman beat 15 other chefs who were also shortlisted after entering their signature street food dishes for the panel of judges, with…
Aramark Student Nutrition has launched The Ace Show, an engaging series of videos focused on healthy lifestyles and eating for elementary students in the United States. Eating right isn’t just about physical health; it also plays a crucial role in student achievement “Many studies have shown a clear link between good nutrition habits and academic…
For a second consecutive year, seven talented Sodexo Chefs have taken part in the group’s global Sustainable Chef Challenge before a panel of experts included German three-Michelin star Chef, Thomas Bühner. The competition in the town of Landsberg am Lech, southwest Bavaria on 15th November was supported by Rational AG, Eaternity and the World Wildlife…
Fuel, UK caterer BaxterStorey’s street food agency, has set in place minimum spend guarantees, cancellation policies and increased minimum cost per head expectations for all vendors. The move follows the findings of a report it commissioned looking at how changing trends and customer behaviours are affecting workplace dining, contract catering and street food traders. Through these changes, BaxterStorey hopes to better…
Compass Group business Eurest has become the first caterer to roll out Heinz Brekkie – a new grab and go breakfast brand designed to meet the changing needs of customers on the go. As part of an exclusive partnership with the legendary food giant, it has stocked more than 200 of its restaurants in workplaces…
Aramark Community Relations and the group’s EMPOWER employee resource group (ERG) coordinated a series of events for volunteers to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Breast cancer impacts one in eight women in the United States and 2.3 million women worldwide every year. Volunteers participated in designing virtual ‘Encouragement Cards’, with in-person cards writing…
Delaware North has opening new Bonefish Grill seafood restaurant at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The 115-seat restaurant is located post-security in Terminal 3 along the connector walkway between Concourses E and F. The 4,500 square foot airport outpost of the popular national brand is situated next door to The Market on Las Olas, which…
Compass Group has again achieved ‘Gold scheme’ status from the UK Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme following a revalidation by the Defence Relationship Management Team. The Gold commendation reflects the organisation’s work in supporting veterans, reservists, cadets and military families in its business. Compass signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016, securing gold in 2018.…
Members of Aramark employee resource group (ERG) Thrive supported people with disabilities throughout October as part of a program of activities marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the United States. People with disabilities remain one of the most unemployed and underemployed groups in the United States. Best Practices Training Members of Thrive organized a training presentation…
Compass Group business Eurest has won a new contract with Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in South Oxfordshire to bring transformative changes to the campus’s food and beverage offerings. Harwell, a leading UK science and innovation campus, is on track to grow its ‘Science City’ in Oxfordshire, making room for thousands more people to join…
Every year, Aramark’s Pride employee resource group (ERG) recognizes members and nonprofit partners who most embody its mission to foster an open, inclusive and engaging environment for LGBTQ+ people that supports professional development. In 2023, the ERG has selected Jasmine Hopkins, Director of Retail Dining at Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as the winner of the 2023 Ian…
The COP28 catering team in Dubai has confirmed food at the event will be “two-thirds vegan and vegetarian” following months of collaboration with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s ‘Youth and Children Constituency’ and the organisation’s Food@COP campaign. Supported by food awareness organisation, ProVeg International, the parties have sought to implement Food@COP’s vision that…
Compass Group business 14forty has won a three-year contract to provide cleaning, security and managed services at a Solvay chemical plant in Warrington. The new agreement complements Compass’ existing catering service contract for the facility which was awarded to sister brand, Eurest, and took effect from July. Solvay, a global business with almost 100 sites…
UK foodservice brand BM Caterers has appointed Dorrianne Casey to a new role that combines administration of learning and development with equality, diversity and inclusion. Casey, who has been with BM since 2019, will oversee the company’s training calendar, training courses and workshops, developing a learning management system, and measuring progress across key deliverables. She will also lead ED&I steering groups and offer…
Eurest has received four awards at this year’s Foodservice Cateys which celebrate and recognise the people working tirelessly to make sure their business delivers an exceptional service day in, day out. Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Eurest is dedicated to enhancing the workplace experience for a diverse range of businesses, with an array…
ISS is launching a new low-carbon initiative in partnership with Coolfood, run by not-for-profit organisation World Resources Institute (WRI). Currently rolling out across 38 business and industry sites, the initiative will extend to healthcare sites in early 2024 as ISS strengthens its Global Food Sustainability Programme to help clients fight climate change. Coolfood uses science-backed…
Compass Group business Eurest and Heathrow Airport have won ‘Health & Wellbeing Initiative of the Year’ at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards 2023. The accolade recognises Eurest’s role in mobilising Heathrow Airport’s ambitious free food scheme to support the airport’s colleagues over the winter through the cost-of-living crisis. The…
Sodexo’s global food purchasing business Entegra has joined Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, the Radisson Hotel Group and Avendra in a new alliance to support sustainability across the hospitality industry. Members of the Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP) will enroll their suppliers in a sustainability assessment via the EcoVadis platform, which…
UK independent school caterer Palmer & Howells has launched ‘Fuelling Potential’, a programme to support mental and physical wellness by optimising nutrition and lifestyle choices. The caterer will work with individuals of all age groups to build a positive focus, with the initiative targetting specific areas that elevate performance and productivity – both at school…
Compass Group UK & Ireland has been named ‘Employer of the Year 2023’ in the the Retail, Hospitality and Tourism category of this year’s Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards. Previously the BAME Apprenticeship Awards, the awards showcase talent and diversity within multicultural communities by celebrating the efforts of people who are working hard to overcome adversity to achieve…
Ahead of World Octopus Day on Sunday 8th October, 76 NGOs, scientific experts and public figures around the world have united in a call on the Canary Islands government to reject plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria, Spain. NGOs including Compassion in World Farming, Greenpeace Spain, Eurogroup for Animals,…
In the latest episode of Aramark’s podcast series Mark This! Beth Ann Engelland, VP of Operations Excellence at Aramark Student Nutrition and Randy Bain, VP of Culinary Innovation and Menu Optimization at Aramark Correctional Services, discuss food regulaation in their respective sectors. Or read a transcript of podcast at https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1778606/44465. About Beth Ann Engelland Beth…
Elior UK has appointed Lexington Catering managing director Matt Wood to its leadership team. Lexington Catering operates restaurants, cafés and delis in London and the South East of England. Its contract catering division specialises in the independent schools and services sector, with clients including creative agencies, financial services firms, leading law firms, business schools, regulatory…
Umbrella Training has launched a virtual chef training programme with Metaverse Learning to develop the skills of Gen-Z and Gen A entry-level commis chefs. The initial rollout will cover three main scenarios; introduction to the kitchen environment, prepare, method and finish of spatchcock chicken, and preparation, method and finish of boulangère potatoes and chantenay carrots. The scenarios form part…
Compass Group’s annual Apprentice Chef of the Year final saw eight of the company’s apprentices demonstrate their skills within a competitive setting. Held at the group’s headquarters in Chertsey, each finalist was presented with a box of mystery ingredients and then tasked with creating a two-course meal in just two hours. The competition was incredibly…
The Bulldog Café, a student-run coffee shop offering beverages, baked goods, and other items under the National School Lunch Program, has opened at Wisconsin’s Cedarburg High School. Named after the school’s mascot, the cafeteria creates an additional community space. Aramark Student Nutrition has been the Cedarburg School District’s foodservice partner for more than 30 years. “We are…
The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) has opened a 2,300 sq. m extension to its Yssingeaux campus in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Work to increase total available teaching space to 7,000 square metres and create new laboratories and student accommodation at the historic Château it occupies began in June 2022. Founded in 1984…
Aramark Correctional Services (ACS) is partnering its IN2WORK program with I.G.N.I.T.E., a program dedicated to providing comprehensive education, job training, and post-incarceration work opportunities for justice-impacted people. ACS’s IN2WORK (I2W) program offers food and retail training in both the classroom and the hands-on kitchen and commissary spaces. I2W Food Service focuses on the kitchen, including…
Under counter, space-saving design and high-efficiency wash cycle ideal for bars and cafes.
Wychwood School, a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for pupils aged 11 to 18, has appointed Palmer & Howells as catering partner. Newly appointed Chef Manager Jack Moss, with the support of two skilled chefs and catering assistants from the specialist caterer, has taken on the responsibility of providing nourishing food for…
Water-saving and energy-saving design offers efficient, effective dishwashing and sanitization.
Levy Ireland has been awarded a 10-year extension of its catering and hospitality contract with The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD). Fitzers Catering originally won the contract for the iconic conference and event venue when it opened in 2010. Supporting local suppliers and creating fresh seasonal menus was a mainstay throughout the long-standing relationship, and…
Delaware North has expanded its food offering for the 2023 NFL season at the MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets. Our mission is to craft a dining experience that not only captures the electrifying NFL atmosphere but also celebrates the rich essence of our community. Executive Chef…
Anchor Homes, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, has renewed and expanded a £45 million catering contract with Elior Group business, Caterplus. Caterplus employs a team of around 400 people on the contract to provide specialist catering services for over 3,000 residents living within 63 ‘extra care’…
UK in office and venue catering specialist Grazings has appointed a new executive chef and head chef to lead its culinary operations. Sebastian Price joins as executive chef and will oversee and develop Grazing’s food offering, innovating menus and developing new, on-trend dishes – as well as training the kitchen team. He will be responsible for the management of Grazing’s…
Sodexo has deployed 14 Mashgin self-checkout kiosks at the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, the home of The University of Texas Longhorns. The new point-of-sale, touchless self-checkout kiosks have already sped up concession checkouts at six locations across the stadium, helping college football fans get back to enjoying the action on the field…
London Metropolitan University has selected BaxterStorey to develop a nutritious and sustainable offering for its 13,500-strong student population. The one-year partnership with the hospitality business includes an option to extend for a further year. From August, BaxterStorey will revamp the university’s current offering across its Aldgate and Holloway campuses, with a focus on health and sustainability. As well…
Palmer & Howells, a specialist caterer to the UK’s independent schools sector, has appointed Jeremy Alderton as managing director. Alderton, who comes from a classical craft background, began his career as a chef working in restaurants and five-star hotels where he developed a passion for the hospitality business. His career has included several years at…
Visitors to the annual Lunch! show at ExCel London on 27th and 28th September will be able to explore the latest food-to-go solutions from Sabert Corporation Europe. According to the Food to Go Market Report 2023 from industry analysts Lumina Intelligence, the food-to-go category demonstrated remarkable growth in 2022, surging by some 31.7 per cent…
Lexington Catering pastry chefs Margo Kujawa and Ally Walker have competed in British television baking competition, ‘Bake Off: The Professionals‘, broadcast on Channel 4. Back for an eighth series, this year’s competition was again hosted by Liam Charles, a former contestant on The Great British Bake Off, and took place at Firle Place in East…
Aramark provides an update on ESG progress and shares recent accomplishments, including the validation of new global near- and long-term targets to reduce its carbon footprint. Be Well. Do Well.—Aramark’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) platform—encompasses the company’s focus on and commitment to helping people and the planet. “I am proud of the progress we are making to…
Employees who work from home are more likely to eat indulgent foods, snack between meals, and work longer hours than workplace-based colleagues, according to new research from Compass Group and market intelligence agency Mintel. Healthy Eating Expectations and Realities Analysing insights from 35,000 workers across 26 countries, Compass Group’s Global Eating at Work Survey 2023…
ASM Global’s culinary business SAVOR has announced the winners of the American round of the World Young Chef Young Waiter (WYCYW) competition. Marcus Youn, chef from Knife Pleat, Regina Gutierrez, waiter from The French Laundry and Mitchell Coriell, mixologist from Soho House in Malibu will now compete in the competition finals from 23rd to 24th November at the Lycée Rainier III in…
The Hard Bean Brunch Co., has claimed victory in Cintas Canada’s hotly contested ‘Canada’s Best Restroom Competition’ which recognises innovative design and dedication to the user experience. “We are truly honoured to have been selected as the winner,” says Heather Rhodes, CEO of the popular eatery in British Colombia. “We take pride in our washrooms…
Travellers passing through Syracuse Hancock International Airport can now enjoy fresh, locally sourced cuisine thanks to a new concept launched by foodservice partner Delaware North featuring Palladino Farms from Pompey, N.Y. The concept, which celebrated its grand opening on 13th June, replaces Middle Ages Brewing and features a menu that celebrates the flavors of Central…
Wendy’s, the second-largest quick-service hamburger chain in the United States, has implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite and moved business-critical workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Following the expansion of its global operations, Wendy’s found that its business systems, which were heavily reliant on manual processes, were taking time away from the ability of its employees and restaurant…
CH&CO has acquired education caterer Pabulum who employs around 800 people with a turnover of £28.5 million. The acquisition expands Royal Warrant holder CH&CO’s education business to over 100 primary and secondary schools comprising of single sites, multi academy trusts and federations, within a 125-mile radius of Pabulum’s base in Fleet, Hampshire. Pabulum managing director…
UK contract caterer BM’s organic Santo coffee has won a star at this year’s Great Taste Awards. More than 500 judges – including chefs, buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers – took part in blind taste tests to rate the quality of more than 14,000 food and drink products from over 100 countries. As part of…
Aramark has announced the recent graduation of 16 chefs from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) ProChef® program. An essential part of the group’s culinary ambitions and CPD strategy, the program typically influences menu selection at diverse locations including colleges, universities, professional sports arenas, convention centers, and hospitals across the United States and Canada. Earning…
Compass Group has launched a career hub for people who are struggling to gain employment. The Social Partner Hub will support candidates from a range of backgrounds who are facing barriers to entry into the job market, including ex-offenders, care leavers, long term unemployed and people with disabilities. The platform is being launched as part of…
BaxterStorey is the first UK caterer to achieve ‘World Class’ status under ‘Hospitality Assured’, the quality standard from the Institute of Hospitality. Described as ‘vibrant and cool’ by assessors, the business achieved 86.4 per cent for its assessment which catapults it to the top of the leaderboard (the average score for caterers is 73.2 per…
In the latest episode of Aramark’s podcast series Mark This! Fenimore Fisher, Vice President of DEI, considers the wider corporate benefits of good inclusion policies. Or read a transcript of podcast at https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1778606/43449. About Fenimore Fisher: Vice President of DEI at Aramark Fenimore Fisher serves as Aramark’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI),…
The Port of Felixstowe has awarded a staff catering and hospitality contract to Compass Group business. ESS. ESS will carry out a full refurbishment of the dining facilities, deploy new technology to meet the demands of this large location and deliver great service underpinned by sustainable working practices. Under the six-year contract, the defence, marine…
This fall, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is offering innovative new ordering technologies and food concepts, designed with industry and campus-specific data, to deliver dining programs that engage and ground students. Each college campus is as unique as its medley of students, and this fall Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is offering innovative new ordering technologies and food concepts,…
Vacherin has raised more than £21,000 through a special fundraising event to support the valuable work of Luminary Bakery. The Vacherin London 20 charity spectacular was a core part of the London catering specialist’s 20th anniversary celebrations that brought together Vacherin’s team members, family, friends and clients for a ‘Taste of Vacherin‘ event. More than 100 people took…
Workplace caterer, Blue Apple, has announced it is to join forces with independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder, CH&CO. The merger expands CH&CO’s workplace portfolio, strengthening its positioning in the marketplace. Blue Apple joins CH&CO alongside its existing workplace businesses Gather & Gather and Vacherin. Brian Allanson and Ruston Toms, co-founders of Blue Apple, will…
BM Caterers has introduced new roles to bolster the development of its food and operations, promoting Daryll Young as Head of Chef Development and Innovation and Phil Leicester as Head of Culinary Sales and Retention. In his new role, Young will concentrate on advancing the catering company’s food offerings, staying abreast of food trends, and…
In a bid to elevate the fan experience at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants have partnered with AI and computer vision company Mashgin to introduce a ‘Grab & Go’ self-checkout system for beverages and snacks. The collaboration addresses the need for quicker and more convenient purchase options for spectators during game days. Giants fans…
Sodexo’s employee experience brand Pluxee and private bank Santander Brazil have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver meal and food benefits via 750,000 merchants. The collaboration will deliver benefits services offered by the Pluxee brand exclusively through the Santander network, integrating with the bank’s own staff benefits programme, ‘Ben’, which boasts a network of…
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a three-year contract to Compass Group business Medirest to manage catering and facilities management services. The partnership, which commenced in July 2023, aims to elevate service quality and enhance the overall experience for patients. Our thorough procurement process required bidders to increase pay for all staff to…
As the new school year approaches, Aramark is putting student voices at the forefront with its renewed commitment to student engagement. Aramark Student Nutrition is rolling out a revitalized platform, SN Insights 360, to gather valuable feedback from the community and create healthier, tastier options for students. SN Insights 360 is an innovative, in-depth program…
Severn Trent and Nando’s have launched a major new initiative to reduce potentially devastating drain blockages by trapping the fats, oils, and greases (FOG) which can create fatbergs. Nando’s is now using specially-installed equipment at seven venues across the West and East Midlands to stop FOG flowing into sewers where, if unchecked, could potentially block…
Bedfordshire Police have awarded a catering contract to Compass Group business ESS to support the reintroduction of onsite food services. The territorial police force for Bedfordshire, England, with headquarters in Kempston serves an area of 477 square miles and a population of over 665,000 with more than 1,300 police officers and around 1,000 ancillary personnel.…
Sodexo Live!, the longstanding hospitality partner of the Seattle Mariners T-Mobile Park, teamed up with two top chefs from Sodexo-managed Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enhance the culinary operations during MLB All-Star Week. The collaboration kicked off with the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile and powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation…
Aramark has been recognized for its commitment to disability inclusion by achieving a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI). The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, and it recognizes organizations that excel in fostering disability inclusion in the workplace. This is the…
Compass Group UK & Ireland has been awarded the Living Wage Champion Award in the ‘Recognised Service Provider’ category of the Living Wage Foundation’s annual awards. The Living Wage, set by the foundation, includes both a UK rate and a London rate. It differs from the UK’s National Living Wage as it takes account of…
Sodexo has participated in the China-Europe Sustainable Consumption Forum at the 17th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair held in Chengdu. The forum, which aims to build bridges between China and European Union, was dedicated to the theme of exploring opportunities for development, innovative through cooperation, and opportunities for furthering sustainable consumption, and took place…
Morag Freathy, managing director of Compass Group workplace catering business Eurest, has been named as the Foodservice Caterer of the Year at the 2023 Cateys Awards. Eurest serves more than 4.5 million meals every year in organisations across the United Kingdom. In the face of a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis, Freathy recognised that Eurest’s…
Elior UK business Lexington Catering has partnered with The Gut Stuff to offer food choices which emphasise the importance of gut health. The Gut Stuff, a B Corp Certified company, was founded by twins Alana and Lisa Macfarlane with the aim of educating consumers about the importance of gut health and what action can be…
Elior UK, the official hospitality partner of Scottish Rugby, has delivered catering and hospitality services for a series of concerts at the BT Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, including a record attendance for Scotland of 65,000 fans at a Harry Styles performance, and a Bruce Springsteen concert. Scottish Rugby hosted over 250,000 fans across all four…
BM Caterers is collaborating with nutritional software company Nutritics’ sustainability consultancy arm to pilot a new sustainability awareness educational programme in the United Kingdom. BM introduced ‘Knowledge Labs’ to develop weekly educational briefs for its managers to deliver to their teams as part of their usual team briefing sessions and, as a result, has seen a marked improvement in teams’ understanding of sustainability. Since the workshops, there has been a 56% increase in…
Quorn, the pioneer of plant-based meat substitutes, has today become a fully-paid up member of the UK Plant-based Food Alliance (PBFA) in a move that will strengthen the Alliance’s clout at Westminster. “It’s fantastic to have such a strong player in the market like Quorn join us in our push for policies that promote plant-based eating in…
On World Refrigeration Day, Jason Webb, managing director of thermometer manufacturer Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI), comments on monitoring fridge temperatures in line with UK food safety requirements. As costs rise and spending tightens for businesses across the UK, impacted by the ongoing energy crisis, it’s important that catering operators do not cut food safety as a…
The career of Rosa Losa, a Retail General Manager with Compass UK & Ireland, illustrates how supporting progression is becoming a pillar of the group’s ‘Social Promise‘ to support a million people by 2030. In 2014, Rosa Losa started as a Barista at Costa Coffee, with Compass Group’s Healthcare sector at The Royal Surrey County…
Unique design provides lowest water and chemical usage.
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s headquarters, Compass House in Chertsey, has embraced vertical farming with the introduction of an urban farm in collaboration with Square Mile Farms. This partnership allows the largest food and support services provider in the UK to bring ultra-fresh, sustainable produce to its on-site chefs and Compass colleagues, further reinforcing its…
SAVOR, the culinary division of live-events producer ASM Global, has teamed with World Young Chef Young Waiter (WYCYW) to bring the international competition with a top prize of US $10,000 to the United States on 21st August. Now in its 44th year, WYWC promotes hospitality as a career choice by discovering young talent from a…
EFL Champions, Burnley Football Club, have selected Levy UK + Ireland to deliver matchday concourse catering, hospitality, and conferencing and events services from the start of the 2023/24 season when they will rejoin the English Premier League. The collaboration will see the middle tier of Turf Moor’s Jimmy McIlroy stand, redeveloped into a revolutionary new…
From a handful of GCSEs to a full-time job, Haley-mae defied expectations. No university education, no support network, and the cruel twist of homelessness at 16 didn’t stop Haley-mae from becoming a Business Development Director at Compass Group UK & I. She began her career in the insurance industry, focusing on training for the future.…
Ecolab has acquired Deloitte’s Brand Operations Services business as part of a strategy to expand its EcoSure division to offer end-to-end brand analysis and protection strategies for hospitality, restaurant and retail operators in more than 110 countries. The acquisition will leverage the TrueView analytics platform developed by Deloitte to better deliver onsite inspections and data-driven…
Four talented chefs from Compass Group have received accolades at this year’s highly anticipated Craft Guild of Chefs Awards which have been described as the ‘Oscars’ of the UK’s culinary sector. The winners from Compass are: Scott Freeman, Culinary Director for ESS Defence, Marine & Aerospace, was honored with the Public Sector Catering Chef Award.…
Westbury Street Holdings (WSH) foodservice brand BM has appointed Alice Loose as operations manager. Reporting to operations director Ian Kingston, her new role involves managing a diverse portfolio of client contracts and working with onsite managers to ensure teams are operationally compliant and working efficiently with clients. Loose worked in the restaurant sector in her native South Africa from an early age, including as general manager of…