4th Feb 2009 - 00:00
Abstract
Following an extensive review of its catering business, Mercedes-Benz World has appointed Compass Group UK & Ireland to further improve its dining offer.
The decision comes as the Brand Experience Centre looks to grow its events catering business with the expansion of the restaurant kitchens. Compass will take the helm as of 1 February 2009. The dining offer at Mercedes-Benz World comprises Café 1886, the 'Silver Arrow' employee restaurant for over 200 onsite staff, vending, conferencing and banqueting services, and the catering for indoor musical events. These are all in addition to the British-inspired fine dining 'Gullwing' restaurant, which will close on 27 February for refurbishment, re-opening on 31 May. All other dining components will remain operational during this period. Peter O'Halloran, managing director of Mercedes-Benz World, said: "Our visitors can expect to receive the same high standards from our award-winning team of chefs, and exclusive menus with produce from Jody Scheckter's Laverstoke Park Farm. "We have an exciting programme of events scheduled throughout 2009, including a weekend of summer concerts by world-renowned artists, and are expecting vast numbers of visitors in the form of both members of the public and corporate guests. "With 3,000 events under our belt since our launch in 2006, we look forward to working closely with Compass to exceed our guests' expectations and grow our offer as a conferencing venue." Matthew Thompson, managing director for the Sport, Leisure & Hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: "We are delighted to complete the negotiation process with the Mercedes-Benz World contract in hand. The contract demonstrates the clear benefits of working with Compass; we have expertise across staff, visitor and fine dining, as well as event catering and conference & banqueting. We are therefore pleased to partner our premium offer with the exclusive Mercedes-Benz brand."