As well as continuing to provide a “fresh, innovative food, beverage and service experience” across venues including the Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace, the £12 million contract will also see Ampersand make significant investment in the catering facilities there, “to realise ambitious growth plans and respond to demand.”
Including increased seating at all cafés within the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace, it will also “enhance” its food offering across the board.
HRP’s retail and catering director, Gina George, said: “We’re very pleased to be continuing our strong relationship with Ampersand. As the custodians of some of the UK’s most popular heritage sites, we know that a strong catering offer is crucial to a successful visit, and their team make a vital contribution to this.
“We’re looking forward to working with Ampersand to realise some exciting plans for the restaurants and cafés across our sites, which we’re confident will continue to delight our visitors over the next five years.”
Bill Toner, chief executive of CH&Co Group, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with HRP for a further five years. Over the past five years we’ve developed a fantastic relationship with HRP, and in particular the retail and catering director, Gina George, and catering liaison manager, Ricky Anthony.
“We’re looking forward to strengthening this further as we work together to implement exciting and ambitious plans that will take the catering at the much-loved Palaces to another level.
“The Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court are part of our nation’s rich history and we’re privileged to have the opportunity to work with HRP in helping ensure the public continues to enjoy them now and into the future.”