Contract caterer Compass Group wins £35m worth of business

These contracts include a five year deal worth circa £12 million per year, with Chelsea FC at the iconic Stamford Bridge. The latest contract extension with Chelsea FC will see Compass continue its client relationship with the football club which began in 2005, providing match day retail and hospitality, and conference and events operations at the 42,000 capacity stadium, Stamford Bridge, and food and beverage for the first team and academy players at the Surrey based training grounds. In addition Compass will provide catering at the Chelsea Club and Chelsea Tea Bar which is located directly next to the football ground. Chris Alexander, operations & finance director at Chelsea FC, said: "Chelsea FC is delighted to extend its contract with Compass Group UK & Ireland. Compass has consistently proved its expertise in running our stadium and the team's passion and commitment to deliver first class hospitality and catering is always clear to see. We look forward to working with Compass for a further five years." Matthew Thompson, managing director of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality, Compass Group UK & Ireland, added: "It has been a great start to the New Year for Compass' Sport, Leisure and Hospitality business with some significant contract extensions, including Wimbledon, Leeds Castle, Chelsea FC and Penshurst Place."