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COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CH&CO

COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CH&CO

This exciting acquisition brings together two well-known names in the industry Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services businesses, has today agreed to acquire CH&CO, subject to regulatory approval. CH&CO is a dynamic and successful…
Vacherin announces special partnership with chef and author, Sabrina Gidda

Vacherin announces special partnership with chef and author, Sabrina Gidda

Vacherin, London’s specialist contract caterer, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with chef and author Sabrina Gidda. Starting in January, the dynamic three-year collaboration sees Sabrina join Vacherin as Culinary Consultant, working alongside Vacherin’s Head of Food Alex Rowe and…
Pabulum joins CH&CO’s education business

Pabulum joins CH&CO’s education business

Education caterer, Pabulum, has announced that it is to join forces with independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder, CH&CO. The merger expands CH&CO’s education business. Based in Fleet, Hampshire, Pabulum operates in over 100 schools within a 125-mile radius of…
Vacherin marks its 20-year milestone by raising more than £22,000 for charity

Vacherin marks its 20-year milestone by raising more than £22,000 for charity

Vacherin has raised more than £22,000 through a special fundraising event to support the valuable work of Luminary Bakery. The Vacherin London 20 charity spectacular was a core part of the London catering specialist’s 20th anniversary celebrations that brought together…
Blue Apple joins CH&CO’s workplace portfolio 

Blue Apple joins CH&CO’s workplace portfolio 

Workplace caterer, Blue Apple, has announced that it is to join forces with independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder, CH&CO.   The merger expands CH&CO’s workplace portfolio, strengthening its positioning in the marketplace. Blue Apple joins CH&CO alongside its existing workplace…
A strong first half of the year for Company of Cooks

A strong first half of the year for Company of Cooks

Company of Cooks has enjoyed a strong first half of 2023, securing over £120million in retained business. The five-year deals extend successful partnerships with six prestigious clients and venues across London: The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, the…
A Lifetime Achievement Award for Bill Toner

A Lifetime Achievement Award for Bill Toner

The 40th anniversary of The Cateys proved a very special night for our CEO Bill Toner. Bill was the deserved recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was awarded the prestigious honour at a fantastic ceremony at the JW Marriott…
<strong>Reaching excellence in Scottish hospitality</strong>

Reaching excellence in Scottish hospitality

Congratulations to Craig Steedman, Executive chef for Scotland and Northern Ireland who was named Banqueting and Events Chef of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Excellence Awards. The awards recognise and reward the highest standards in hospitality, foodservice and tourism…
Piazza at the Royal Opera House to relaunch this Autumn, opening its restaurant and panoramic terrace to the public for the first time

Piazza at the Royal Opera House to relaunch this Autumn, opening its restaurant and panoramic terrace to the public for the first time

Piazza at the Royal Opera House, the Covent Garden restaurant and terrace set within the spectacular surroundings of one of London’s most beautiful buildings, relaunches on Tuesday 27th September. Previously open exclusively to ticket holders, Piazza is now open to…
Gather & Gather’s innovative partnership with Oxford Brookes University and Co-op triumphs at CUBO Awards 2022

Gather & Gather’s innovative partnership with Oxford Brookes University and Co-op triumphs at CUBO Awards 2022

Gather & Gather’s collaboration with Oxford Brookes University and Co-op has won the Business Partnership of the Year award at the CUBO Awards 2022. The annual CUBO (College & University Business Officers) Awards recognise exceptional achievements in commercial and campus services, including…
Gather & Gather scores contract extension with Charlton Athletic

Gather & Gather scores contract extension with Charlton Athletic

Gather & Gather, part of catering and hospitality company CH&CO, has extended its partnership with Charlton Athletic Football club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground with a new a five-year deal. Gather &…
Foodservice and facilities management specialist Nigel Forbes joins CH&CO

Foodservice and facilities management specialist Nigel Forbes joins CH&CO

CH&CO has appointed Nigel Forbes as an Executive Director to strengthen its strategic partnerships Working closely with CH&CO’s leadership team, Nigel will use his expertise and knowledge to nurture the catering and hospitality company’s growing partnership with facilities management and…
CH&CO celebrates its 2022 Barista Graduates

CH&CO celebrates its 2022 Barista Graduates

CH&CO has celebrated its 2022 cohort of graduate baristas, all of whom have successfully completed an eight-week Specialty Barista Traineeship. CH&CO’s venues and workplace businesses, Venues by CH&CO, Gather & Gather and Vacherin, have partnered with social enterprise Well Grounded…
Ultimate Experience & Historic Royal Palaces announce launch of a new private dining experience: The Glass Rooms

Ultimate Experience & Historic Royal Palaces announce launch of a new private dining experience: The Glass Rooms

An intimate dining setting alongside ‘Superbloom’ at the Tower of London; the floral spectacular that marks the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. Ultimate Experience, the seasonal venues and events specialist that is part of CH&CO, announces the launch…
eve enters into exclusive agreement with Chiswick House & Gardens

eve enters into exclusive agreement with Chiswick House & Gardens

eve – the market-leading full-service venue and events solution that is part of the hospitality and catering business CH&CO – has enhanced its portfolio of unique and inspiring venues with an exclusive partnership agreement with Chiswick House & Gardens. The…
Yes Chef! CH&CO crowns its Chef of the Year 2022

Yes Chef! CH&CO crowns its Chef of the Year 2022

CH&CO has crowned Ricky Matonti its Chef of the Year 2022. The talented Head Chef who works within the Venues by CH&CO business, showcased his exceptional culinary skills, creativity and sustainability know-how at the final of the CH&CO Chef of…
CH&CO retains top three-star Food Made Good rating

CH&CO retains top three-star Food Made Good rating

CH&CO has retained the maximum three-star Food Made Good rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The top rating has been secured across the diverse catering and hospitality business – that operates at over 900 sites across workplaces, education, healthcare,…
Vacherin launches Nutritious + Delicious 2.0

Vacherin launches Nutritious + Delicious 2.0

Vacherin – CH&CO’s specialist workplace caterer focusing on the London market – has developed and relaunched its award-winning healthy eating range, Nutritious + Delicious, to support the food, nutrition and lifestyle choices of its customers in the workplace. Nutritious +…
CH&CO challenges unconscious bias

CH&CO challenges unconscious bias

CH&CO is proactively challenging unconscious bias with the introduction of training for all team members across the diverse catering and hospitality business. Launched on International Women’s Day (IWD), the training supports IWD’s global campaign #BreakTheBias that encourages action to call…
Introducing the Sales and Marketing Academy by eve

Introducing the Sales and Marketing Academy by eve

CH&CO has launched the Sales and Marketing Academy by eve to exclusively support the development and growth of team members in its Venues by CH&CO and eve businesses. Launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the Sales and Marketing Academy by eve embodies the business’s commitment to…
Venues by CH&CO appointed catering partner for newly renovated Brewers’ Hall

Venues by CH&CO appointed catering partner for newly renovated Brewers’ Hall

Venues by CH&CO has been appointed the catering partner for Brewers’ Hall, which reopens in April 2022 following the renovation of the eminent venue in the City of London. The partnership, which is worth £2million over a period of five…
CH&CO strengthens procurement team with key promotion

CH&CO strengthens procurement team with key promotion

CH&CO has promoted its Head of Operational Procurement, Samantha Davis, to the new role of Group Procurement & Supply Chain Director. The decisive move brings the diverse catering and hospitality business’s procurement and supply chain teams together under one strong…
CH&CO sets new standard in employee benefits for hospitality workers

CH&CO sets new standard in employee benefits for hospitality workers

CH&CO has announced enhanced family benefits for every employee across the group. The new family-friendly procedure offers greater support for employees and their families, over and above the current statutory minimum entitlements from maternity leave and paternity leave to adoption…
Venues by CH&CO wins big at London Venue Awards 2021

Venues by CH&CO wins big at London Venue Awards 2021

The London Venue and Catering Awards 2021 proved an incredibly successful event for the Venues by CH&CO team. The team and its portfolio of iconic London venues walked away with a phenomenal eight awards in hand, including Best Catering Team and Best Catering…
Brewed to perfection – CH&CO names its top Barista

Brewed to perfection – CH&CO names its top Barista

CH&CO has crowned Julia Mello its Barista of the Year 2021. The talented Head Barista who works at University College London, showcased her first-class technical skills, knowledge and creativity at the final of the CH&CO Barista of the Year, standing…
Freedom of the City of London for Katy Thompson

Freedom of the City of London for Katy Thompson

Congratulations to Katy Thompson, our managing director for Venues by CH&CO, who has been awarded The Freedom of The City of London. This very special honour that remains a unique part of London’s history was presented to Katy at a…
Clare Clark joins CH&CO to deliver bold CSR strategy

Clare Clark joins CH&CO to deliver bold CSR strategy

CH&CO has appointed a Sustainability Business Partner to deliver its bold CSR strategy across the whole group and support the sustainability aspirations of its clients. Clare Clark is responsible for upholding and driving forward CH&CO’s sustainability commitments, which have already…
Gather & Gather opens the first brew bar at a London university

Gather & Gather opens the first brew bar at a London university

Gather & Gather has brought the craft of specialty coffee to University College London (UCL) in the form of a new Brew Bar – the first at a university in London. The unique space at UCL’s faculty of the built…
Top of the class! CH&CO Education wins Education Caterer of the Year at Foodservice Cateys 2021

Top of the class! CH&CO Education wins Education Caterer of the Year at Foodservice Cateys 2021

It was a great night for the CH&CO Education at the Foodservice Cateys 2021 as the team was crowned Education Caterer of the Year. We may be biased, but this was an incredibly deserved award in recognition of the team’s…
Inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders

Inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders

Deborah Homshaw, the managing director of CH&CO Education and Healthcare, donned her gown and cap to take to the stage as guest speaker at the Westminster Kingsway College graduation ceremony. The very special event on 4 October, recognised and celebrated…
A seat for everyone: CH&CO extends its Gathered Table across the business

A seat for everyone: CH&CO extends its Gathered Table across the business

CH&CO has extended its successful Gathered Table initiative across the whole of the group to help shape its distinctive approach to food in each of its specialist markets. The Gathered Table brings together the brightest experts in hospitality to inspire,…
London Metropolitan University partners with Gather & Gather

London Metropolitan University partners with Gather & Gather

London Metropolitan University is pleased to announce it has awarded a new catering and hospitality contract to Gather & Gather. The two-year deal, which began on 1st August 2021 and has a value of £1.5million, will see Gather & Gather bring…
Allister brings home a Catey!

Allister brings home a Catey!

We’re all incredibly proud of our COO, Allister Richards who was victorious at this year’s Cateys and brought home the Foodservice Caterer Award. Allister joined the CH&CO family as part of our acquisition of Gather & Gather from Mitie in…
Highly acclaimed Spanish chef José Pizarro opens two restaurants at the Royal Academy of Arts

Highly acclaimed Spanish chef José Pizarro opens two restaurants at the Royal Academy of Arts

13th July 2021 London’s much-loved Spanish chef José Pizarro – who owns and runs the acclaimed José Pizarro group of restaurants, pubs and tapas bars – is delighted to announce that this August he is to open two vibrant restaurants…
CH&CO’s double commitment to Springboard and its ‘Springboard to 2022’ programme

CH&CO’s double commitment to Springboard and its ‘Springboard to 2022’ programme

6th May 2021 CH&CO has strengthened its support of UK hospitality charity, Springboard, and its new initiative ‘Springboard to 2022’ with two clear commitments. The independent catering and hospitality business has pledged to advertise all its entry level roles with…
A winning day for our CH&CO family

A winning day for our CH&CO family

30th September 2020 The shortlist for the 2020 Catey Awards has been revealed and today was also the final of the National Chef of the Year Competition. Both have given us a good cause to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues. Vacherin Head chef,…
Gather & Gather Ireland launches Workplace Dining Delivery Service to Offices and Homes across Dublin

Gather & Gather Ireland launches Workplace Dining Delivery Service to Offices and Homes across Dublin

23rd June 2020 Gather & Gather Ireland has launched ‘ Delivered by Gather & Gather’, a physically-distant workplace dining service which delivers across Dublin. A wide selection of food options are available which are safely produced, individually prepared and packaged,…
CH&CO strikes gold with a RoSPA Gold Medal Award

CH&CO strikes gold with a RoSPA Gold Medal Award

CH&CO’s exceptional health and safety performance has been recognised and rewarded with a RoSPA Gold Medal Award. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has awarded its highest accolade across the…
Co-op partners with Gather & Gather as latest franchisee at Oxford Brookes University

Co-op partners with Gather & Gather as latest franchisee at Oxford Brookes University

24th September 2020 Gather & Gather, which is part of CH&CO, a specialist catering and hospitality company, opens its first retail shop as a Co-op franchisee at Oxford Brookes University. The Headington Campus Co-op of Oxford Brookes University will be…
Southampton Football Club partners with Gather & Gather 

Southampton Football Club partners with Gather & Gather 

4th March 2020 Southampton Football Club is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement in principle with Gather & Gather to enter into a new catering and events partnership. Gather & Gather, which launched in 2013, is part of…
Covid-19: A message from Bill Toner, CEO, CH&CO

Covid-19: A message from Bill Toner, CEO, CH&CO

25th March 2020 We wanted to let you know how we are working during the Covid-19 outbreak. These truly are unprecedented and difficult times. As the prime minister, Boris Johnson, has said, the Covid-19 outbreak is the worst public health…
CH&CO strengthens liquidity position through refinancing and fundraising

CH&CO strengthens liquidity position through refinancing and fundraising

19th May 2020 CH&CO is delighted to announce that it has completed a refinancing and fundraising with its existing lenders and shareholders. The proceeds of the fundraising, when combined with the facilities provided by the lenders, ensure the group has a…
CH&CO launches The Education Board by CH&CO

CH&CO launches The Education Board by CH&CO

2nd March 2020 CH&CO, the independent catering and hospitality business with specialism in the education sectors, has launched The Education Board by CH&CO to address and take action around the prominent issues of physical and mental health and sustainability through food and…
Planet Report 2020

Planet Report 2020

28th February 2020 We’re very proud to be the largest and most diverse contract caterer to be awarded the top-level three-star Food Made Good rating by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and in 2019 we were awarded the Feed People Well Award at the…
CH&CO and Vacherin join forces

CH&CO and Vacherin join forces

28th February 2020 In a joint statement, independent caterer and Royal Warrant holding company, CH&CO, and boutique caterer, Vacherin, have announced that Vacherin has joined the CH&CO family of catering businesses.  Vacherin, based in London’s Hatton Garden area, has a…
CH&CO restructures for continued growth

CH&CO restructures for continued growth

12th February 2020 Independent catering and hospitality business, CH&CO, has announced an operational restructure, including a series of senior level promotions, to strengthen the leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth. The progressive move follows a successful…
eve by CH&CO is a finalist in the Campaign Experience awards

eve by CH&CO is a finalist in the Campaign Experience awards

7th February 2020 The eve by CH&CO team has good reason to celebrate as this year’s finalists for the Campaign Experience Awards are announced.  They’ve been shortlisted in the Venue Experience category. The Campaign Experience Awards are the flagship awards…
Introducing the CH&CO Grow With Us Apprenticeship Academy

Introducing the CH&CO Grow With Us Apprenticeship Academy

6th February 2020 To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020, CH&CO has launched the CH&CO Grow With Us Apprenticeship Academy, confirming the company’s commitment to the development of new and existing team members. The inclusive approach to apprenticeships supports employees from…
Is sugar as bad as its reputation suggests?

Is sugar as bad as its reputation suggests?

23rd January 2020 Rory Larkin (ANutr) tells us everything we’ve ever wanted to know about sugar consumption Sugar consumption is a hot topic and it’s frequently under the firing line in the media. However, there are so many misconceptions surrounding…
CH&CO’s excellent health and safety performance has been recognised with a RoSPA Gold Award for the fourth year running.

CH&CO’s excellent health and safety performance has been recognised with a RoSPA Gold Award for the fourth year running.

4th June 2020 The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awarded its highest accolade across the diverse independent hospitality and catering business, which includes workplaces, education, healthcare, destinations, events and venues. The RoSPA Health & Safety Awards scheme…
CH&CO’s apprentice chefs stand out from the crowd

CH&CO’s apprentice chefs stand out from the crowd

30th January 2020 Two talented apprentices from CH&CO Workplaces have been shortlisted for the Purple Umbrella Awards 2020. The achievements of Jennifer Gomez Calle and Ben Garnett-Sinclair have been recognised in the Best Chef Apprentice Level 2 and Best Chef…

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