We regularly support Clients in operator search and selection processes to find catering partners who are able to manage catering on behalf of the Client.

In some cases this involves tendering management contracts via a formal exercise including pre-qualification, invitation to tender, site visits, presentations etc.

Increasingly in commercial sectors, we are asked to deliver bespoke solutions through management structures toned to be flexible and sympathetic to the host venue. However a caterer is found it is important to set out clear responsibilities in contracts and standards agreements.

Often a contracted out option suits a Client but not always. We regularly support develop in-house management teams and or partnership arrangements in which a Client body can either take, or share some of the risk, if they want a more active management role.