Compass appointed as caterers for the 2010 Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup takes place in early October 2010 and Richard Hills, the European Ryder Cup Director, explained how the caterers were chosen: "We believe the appointment of Compass and Mecco will deliver all our requirements. They were chosen following a tender process which brought an outstanding response from a number of the UK's and Continental Europe's leading hospitality and event caterers. It was always our intention to appoint two caterers although selecting those two was hugely difficult as we really were spoilt for choice." Hills added: "We chose Compass not only because we have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with them but also because of the consistency of the team that will work on the event. In addition they have superb support services based in Wales, particularly at the Millennium Stadium, and as with Bord Bia in Ireland in 2006 we will consult with the Food, Fisheries and Market Development Division of the Welsh Assembly Government. We will where possible work with the people of Wales and Welsh product. "We have not previously worked with Mecco but they impressed us with their vision and enthusiasm for the project. We are sure there will be friendly 'competition' between Compass and Mecco at The Celtic Manor Resort but we know that they will work together as a team which in our opinion will unquestionably serve to raise the standard of the product." Ryder Cup Hospitality 2010 Ltd, Compass and Mecco will now start the process of creating menus through a series of tastings so that these will be available for the 'one-year-to-go" event at The Celtic Manor Resort on October 12-13 this year.