“Government policy is ‘hollowing out’ the UK’s most socially productive sector” – with hospitality leaders warning the industry is being ‘”taxed out of existence”. That was the stark message from Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, speaking at Arena Networking’s flagship ...

Business and industry (B&I) contract caterer, Lexington Catering, has strengthened its senior culinary leadership team having promoted Steven Snowdon to the role of Culinary Director. In his new role, Snowdon will lead culinary strategy across Lexington, ensuring teams are equipped ...

Elior at Work, regional B&I catering brand of Elior UK, has secured a five-year catering and hospitality contract at Paisley Town Hall in Scotland. The contract, valued at approximately £4 million will see Elior at Work deliver bars, hospitality and ...

BM has appointed Rhiannon Read and Lee Jures in key roles to strengthen its operations function across the UK and support company growth. Joining as Operations Director and Operations Manager respectively, they will oversee the company’s operations planning processes. With ...

Sodexo Live! has been awarded a three-year extension on its multi-million pound catering and hospitality contract with The Wallace Collection in London. The contract retention, which coincides with the 20th anniversary of this long standing partnership, will see Sodexo Live! continuing ...

Contract caterer, Elior UK, has exceeded its Lifetime of Enrichment campaign social value target by 33 per cent and has set a new 2030 goal. Since launching in 2023, Elior UK’s Lifetime of Enrichment campaign has delivered 38,364 days of ...

Independents by Sodexo has been awarded a five-year catering and hospitality contract at George Watson’s College in Edinburgh. The contract, which has the option to be extended by a further five years, will see Independents by Sodexo provide catering and ...

Independent contract catering and hospitality business Houston & Hawkes has received a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, in recognition of its industry-leading approach to environmentally and socially responsible foodservice. The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s ...

Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has expanded its presence within the cultural and heritage sector, by securing a three-year contract at the Royal Air Force Museum London. Already the premium hospitality provider for the RAF ...

The independent B Corp caterer has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Alex Kristall to the newly created role of Commercial Director. Kristall joined Houston & Hawkes in April and will focus on developing client partnerships, ...