Leisure & Events

Compass Group UK & Ireland retains £7m catering contract with Henley Royal Regatta

13th Aug 2013 - 09:32

The five-year deal will see Compass continue to provide catering services within the members only Stewards’ Enclosure, delivering first class food and service to the Stewards and their guests throughout the week of the Regatta. The Stewards’ Enclosure offers a range of bars and luncheon facilities, including the all day Mile and 1/8th restaurant, an ever popular seafood restaurant and the traditional members’ luncheon marquee.

Seasoned Events made sole caterer at The Fleming collection

12th Aug 2013 - 12:20

Until now an in-house team at the venue had managed the small programme of events; however, it was decided to raise the quality of the events the venue hosted as well as develop the revenue stream

Lindley awarded £11m catering partnership with Twycross Zoo

9th Aug 2013 - 11:20

The East Midlands-based Zoological Society, which has until now managed all of the catering services at Twycross Zoo in-house, has brought Lindley Heritage on board to help the charitable trust to

SSP begins monitoring customer service, operations and reputation

25th Jul 2013 - 10:25

SSP, the largest owner, operator and franchisee of food, beverage and other concessions at major travel hubs, are inviting customers to feed back on their experiences, ideas and questions in real time using eDigitalResearch’s Customer Experience Management solution eCustomerConnect. Feedback from customers automatically triggers an alert to SSP UK’s customer experience team who work with managers across the business to resolve any issue. Positive comments, suggestions and ideas are shared amongst team members, helping to boost engagement.

Aramark’s London Olympics efforts earn sustainability award

18th Jul 2013 - 10:46

The RP Global Sustainability Award was presented to the company at the Beyond London 2012 Awards, attended by Games leader Lord Coe and London Mayor Boris Johnson.

SSP launches street food pop-ups at Manchester Airport

9th Jul 2013 - 12:22

A key feature of the new food court, which is operated by SSP, is a selection of street food pop-up offerings, showcasing the best of the local culinary scene.

Sodexo names Jeremy Dicks as new Sports & Leisure MD

9th Jul 2013 - 10:59

Dicks has returned to the UK from Ireland, where he was managing director of Sodexo Ireland, to take up the post.

Nestlé launches ‘one square metre’ coffee shop concept

8th Jul 2013 - 14:42

The company behind it, Nestlé Professional, says it is a touch screen self-serve coffee machine that can deliver up to 400 drink varieties and is designed for use throughout the on-the-go coffee ma

Levy Restaurants champions Scottish food artisans at Edinburgh Zoo

8th Jul 2013 - 11:43

The visitor attraction and sporting venue specialist has hand-picked local suppliers and introduced their products to customers in a variety of bespoke outlets across the 82 acre site.

Former WHSmith boss Kate Swann appointed CEO of SSP

8th Jul 2013 - 09:45

Swann will start her new job with SSP on 4th September and succeeds Andrew Lynch who will step down after nine years. Swann, who has had a 23-year career in the retail industry and was CEO of WHSmith for 10 years until 1st July, said: "I am delighted to be joining SSP and look forward to working with the team as we continue to grow the business and deliver for our customers."