The catering company has appointed Nick Venables as head of global sport & events with responsibility for business development, managing client relationships and project management.
Existing client, RSPCA based in Horsham, West Sussex, has signed Talkington Bates up for a further two years, plus two contract wins also picked up: a brand new two year contract for NGK Spark Plug
Herring started his career as a teenage kitchen porter at Goodwood Racecourse and has since overseen catering at the London 2012 Olympic games and most recently, took on the role of general manager
The new agreement will see Elior’s existing operating brand, ‘Murrayfield Experience’, evolve and rebrand as ‘Scottish Rugby Hospitality’.
GIG’s founder and managing director Tony Laurenson will join the Haresfoot board as part of the partnership.
Underlying operating is at £121.4 million, up 18.2% at constant currency. Revenue is at £1,990 million, up 5% at constant currency.
The new accredited suppliers were chosen following a tender process to ensure they adhere to the venue’s high level of expertise, quality of production and health and safety guidelines.
The rebrand has been designed to reflect the company’s history, which dates back to 1786, and references the distinctive pineapple that features in the original.
The competition, which took place at The O2 from 13-20 November, saw the caterer provide food for over 6,000 hospitality guests, plus players and family.
Commencing this Christmas, the long term contract will see Best Parties Ever design, market, produce and cater the festive season at the Manchester landmark event venue.