Caterer Dish secures contract with London Eye Barracuda

The rolling contract will see Dish produce over 100 events per year and create a range of canapé, bowl, lunch and dinner menus exclusive to the venue. General manager of Merlin Events Michael Aldridge, said: "The new choice of caterer reflects market demand. Dish is known for producing contemporary food at reasonable prices which is exactly what our clients are asking us for." Dish director Nick James added: "We are delighted to have been awarded the listing and are excited to create new dishes for a variety of events on the stunning river cruiser. With the Christmas season nearing we look forward to putting our contemporary twist on classic dishes." Rhubarb Food Design, previously sole caterers of the Barracuda, will provide services for Olympic events and continue to provide services across the Merlin Events London venues. The London Eye Barracuda boasts an Art Deco interior featuring intimate booth seat dining and a mirrored 1930's bar with a decorative iron grille facade, tan leather sofas, chaise longues, a dance floor and retractable roof. The cruiser can depart from either London Waterloo Pier or Canary Wharf Pier travelling along the Thames for events. It can accommodate up to 230 reception style or 140 seated for dinner and is available for private and corporate events.