Levy has been the catering partner at ExCeL since 2000 and is responsible for putting food and drink at the heart of events as well as delivering catering for conferences, hospitality and retail sales. Shared sustainability, technology and service ambitious were cited as key to the retention of the contract.
Jon Davies, managing director of Levy UK + Ireland said: “We have achieved a huge amount over the past 22 years, but there is more work to do and as a business we thrive on keeping pace with the continually changing environmental landscape.
“In ExCeL we have found a strong partner who shares our ambitious sustainability goals and targets. We are looking forward to pushing the boundaries and showcasing what can be done through a united approach to net zero aspirations and technological advancements.”
With around four million visitors passing through ExCeL every year, Levy UK+I will provide technology innovations designed to improve the visitor experience and speed up service times. The contract extension will also see the development of four Levy UK+I apprentices at ExCeL.
Levy’s 2027 Climate Net Zero intentions include non-air-freight fruit and vegetables, a focus on seasonally sourced menus, consumer facing carbon labelling, sustainably focused suppliers and a host of waste management tools.
Simon Mills, ExCeL’s chief commercial officer, added: “Food is an essential part of any event experience, and often the element guests will remember the most. We have seen a notable shift in consumer trends with visitors now expecting a diverse range of exciting, tasty, high-quality, contemporary, and sustainably sourced food and beverage offerings.”