Previously based at Elstead, Surrey, Pelican is a UK professional procurement and supply chain specialist with more than 30 years of expertise within the food service and catering industries, supporting organisations with in-house catering provision and supply chain management in the education, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Franco Scannella, managing director, Pelican Procurement Services commented: “Growth in our business has led to pressure on our existing space. Having undertaken a thorough selection process, visiting a number of other locations, we felt Ascent 4 was the right building and location for the Pelican team.
“As we work through the fit-out project I’m both excited and looking forward to delivering an inspiring and motivating space for all our colleagues which supports our culture and matches our future ambitions. I am confident that Ascent Farnborough, with its flexibility, quality and community focus, is the right place to support Pelican in the next phase of our growth.”
Stephen Ellis, senior investment manager, at the International Business of Federated Hermes said: “The entrance of Pelican to Ascent 4 introduces a whole new industry sector to the business park and highlights how premium office space can be adapted in line with the changing requirements of new occupiers.
“This marks the third signing secured at Ascent since the pandemic began, reflecting the quality of the Ascent Farnborough scheme, and the resilience of the regional office market.”
Ascent 4’s flexible floorplates, as designed by Hale Architects, will allow Pelican to fit out the space with a full demonstration kitchen, which will be utilised for training of staff and the testing of new recipes and menus. Pelican will be joined at Ascent 4 by associates from parent company Aramark and fellow subsidiary Trinity Purchasing.