Following a 10 year contract extension between ExCeL and Levy Restaurants UK in 2015, the partner organisations have begun a multi-million pound redevelopment of restaurants and outlets in the venue, with full completion expected by summer 2016.
Roy Westwood, creative and innovations director at Levy Restaurants UK, comments: “It’s been incredibly exciting to work with ExCeL London on this project. Our shared philosophy of great food enabling great event outcomes is apparent throughout the food concepts, and allows us to ensure that guests receive legendary dining experiences throughout their time at ExCeL.”
New restaurants and outlets already opened include American style restaurant, diner and bar ‘The Bridge’ and ‘E16’, an artisan coffee shop and bakery.
High street brands including Prime Burger have also opened in ExCel with a number of others expected to open in the coming months.
A number of ‘white label’ units will soon be opening which can switch brands on a daily basis; this will enable the venue to adapt its offering to individual events.
James Mark, executive director at ExCeL London says: “At ExCeL we see food and drink as an enabler of events, increasing opportunities to meet and do business, and we are leading the industry with a multi-million pound investment to create outstanding dining experiences. Our close partnership with Levy Restaurants UK has been key to developing the new offering and will help every event organiser at ExCeL to achieve a great event outcome.”
Levy Restaurants UK is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland and Compass Group PLC, which has annual revenues of £17.1 billion in 2014.