Category: The Caterer

Elior UK has announced the appointment of Julia Edmonds onto its board in the new position of corporate business development director to support it in achieving sustainable growth.

Andrew Wong had no intention of becoming a chef. Although he spent his childhood working behind the scenes at Kym’s, his family’s Cantonese restaurant in Pimlico, he eagerly left that world behind him when he enrolled at Oxford University to study chemistry.

The opening of Sketch in London’s Mayfair 18 years ago was the start of what has been one of the most successful – if unlikely – hospitality partnerships in recent years.

The previous two times The Caterer’s Top 100 most powerful and influential people in hospitality listing was compiled, in 2012 and 2018, Alastair Storey emerged in first place.

Chef, restaurateur, TV presenter, cookery book author and philanthropist, Angela Hartnett is one of the UK’s most adored names from the world of hospitality. She has built a restaurant empire and a world-class reputation for her Italian-inspired cuisine.

The past 18 months have been devastating for hospitality, but the Yummy Pub Co has shown how a business can thrive, survive and support its local community while facing major challenges, pivoting the Wiremill pub to a delivery and charitable business during lockdown.

The leader of one of the largest university catering and event teams in the north of England, Alison Shedlock has revolutionised the delivery of catering and events by incorporating ethical and sustainable options.

Chef Gary Usher has proven a true innovator, having harnessed the power of social media and crowdfunding to build a business arguably better than anyone else in hospitality.

Honest Burgers has won this year’s Restaurateur of the Year – Group award for their commitment to both people and product during one of the most difficult periods the industry has ever faced.

Since 2019 Whatley Manor has been driving hard towards best-practice environmental and social sustainability. In the process, it has demonstrated that hotels can provide a luxury guest experience without excessive consumption.