Kudos signs £10m catering deal with Central Hall Westminster

Part of the Crown Group, Kudos will manage all commercial and retail catering, as well as all conferencing and banqueting at the historic hall, extending a relationship that began more than 10 years ago. CHW, the largest Central London conference and events venue, can host almost 2,500 people in its Great Hall for events ranging from corporate parties, concerts, conferences, and even weddings. The venue is also home to Wesley's Cafe, where the Kudos team, led by head chef Earl White, cater for members of the public every day. CHW also boasts up to 22 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology. Jon Pryce, managing director of Kudos, said the company was chosen for its track record in providing outstanding food at CHW and other Kudos venues as well as its continued commitment to menu development, high levels of customer service and the relationships staff have built with customers and colleagues at the venue. "We are absolutely delighted to continue our partnership with the team at Central Hall Westminster. "The extension is testament to the strength of the partnership between ourselves and the CHW team. Collectively, we have delivered some of most truly innovative events in the industry, providing food and service to a level that is fitting of such a unique venue." Paul Southern, CHW managing director, added: "I have worked with various parts of the Crown Group for 20 years in previous roles and I know what they are capable of delivering. "Since my arrival at Central Hall in October, I have worked with Jon and his team at Kudos to deliver a quality offering at a competitive price and I am very happy with the results. "We are pleased to say that, working with the Kudos team, we will continue to introduce new initiatives that will not only ensure that clients will continue to receive five-star standards, but they will also ensure that we remain competitive in what is a difficult financial climate."