Leisure & Events

Brits are still coffee crazy, reveals research by The NPD Group

3rd Jun 2013 - 10:43

Coffee shop sales have increased by 5% since 2009. There were 1.4bn servings of speciality coffee in the UK last year – still a long way short of Italy’s 5.3bn.

MPM Catering wins Southampton Boat Show contract

31st May 2013 - 10:03

Set up by brothers Mark and Paul Morris nearly four years ago, the mobile catering firm is building on the business base that was established when it secured its first contract, the Burghley Horse

Aramark wins Brazil World Cup 2014 food and drink contract

29th May 2013 - 17:04

Alongside local supplier Convivas Brasil, which already provides a range of services for stadia and events within the South American country, will be catering for both FIFA’s Confederations Cup eve

Hospitality apprenticeship rates continue to rise

21st May 2013 - 17:18

The latest figures show that more than 35,000 people started an apprenticeship in 2011-2012, compared to just 14,890 in 2007-2008, while in the last three years completion rates have increased to 7

Lindley Venue Catering, Port Vale FC team up in profit share deal

13th May 2013 - 10:40

The deal is expected to generate turnover of around £3.4m over the period of the contract, with profits being shared by and benefiting both parties.

Contractor Creative Taste wins £3.8m Dulwich catering deal

10th May 2013 - 09:59

Under the terms Creative Taste will operate Dulwich Picture Gallery Café together with hospitality for events in the Gallery and its gardens.

First cafe at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to be named Unity Kitchen Cafe

8th May 2013 - 10:10

The first café on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be operated by the Camden Society and named Unity Kitchen Café. It will be one of four permanent cafes and four permanent kiosks across the 560 acre site and will be the first to open in July. Alongside the Café there are two community rooms, which will be run by Community Links.

Masterchef’s John Torode and Gregg Wallace to advise Heathrow’s restaurants

7th May 2013 - 12:26

Torode and Wallace – famous for their straight-talking approach – were given access to all areas of the airport to sample dishes from Heathrow’s 73 restaurants and bars to better understand and improve the airport offering. As a result the duo will now help the Heathrow team to introduce healthier options throughout the terminals and their experiences are also being used to inform Heathrow’s first ever food guide.

Contract caterer Sodexo names Angela Williams as HR chief

23rd Apr 2013 - 09:56

Her experience includes similar positions with British Gas/Centrica, Land Securities Group and Electronic Arts, where she was responsible for staffing matters across 16 countries. She has also worked internationally with the Walt Disney Company, B.H. Blackwell and Exxon Mobil. Currently also a non-executive director with FirstCare and Central and Cecil Housing Trust, she retains a place on the CBI Employment and Skills Board.

Stadia caterer Lindley Group acquired by US firm Centerplate

4th Apr 2013 - 11:06

Centreplate is a leading event hospitality operator in top sports stadia, entertainment venues and convention centres in the United States and Canada.