Government Catering
Our teams are proud to support key workers across the UK.
We cater for our Government customers in diverse locations, from workplace restaurants and meeting rooms to large outdoor events and emergency incidents they are supporting.
Whatever the environment, food is paramount. It refreshes people and prepares them for the work they are about to do, as well as bringing colleagues together as a community.
Whether they’re prepared in a permanent kitchen or in the field, our offers are developed to leave customers feeling satisfied, energised and motivated.
EXTENSIVE CULINARY EXPERTISE
Our chefs are supported by a talented and experienced team, including our culinary director, executive chef and registered nutritionists.
We’re committed to nurturing the talent within our business and offer a range of apprenticeships at all levels to develop our people.
Our teams are encouraged to develop and improve via mentoring initiatives and competitions which improve their skills and confidence in the kitchen. Regular events include Compass Chef of the Year and HRC Salon Culinaire, as well as industry awards, with executive chef Tony Murphy winning the Contract Catering Magazine Executive Chef Award in 2023.
FOODSERVICE THAT MEETS A VARIETY OF REQUIREMENTS
We provide contemporary social spaces where people can meet to relax and socialise. Our restaurants are designed for use throughout the day, whether customers want to enjoy a meal, take a short break from their desk or meet informally with colleagues.
For those wanting more flexibility, the ESS App enables click and collect and delivery across sites. We can support smaller locations too, with self-service and micro-market options available.
Our hospitality offer incorporates refreshments for meetings and working lunches through to bespoke fine dining menus. Our teams support in the planning and delivery of every aspect of the occasion.
A HIGH STREET STYLE OFFER
Our customers have access to a variety of contemporary and traditional dishes developed by our chefs based on consumer insight and market trends.
Our Global Kitchen concepts deliver a world of flavours to our customers, including Moroccan Bazaar, China Dragon, All American Diner and Batter Sea Fish & Chips.
Our chefs use fresh ingredients to create dishes that are colourful, appealing and full of flavour. Healthy, sustainable plant-forward options are integrated into main menus to cater for a variety of tastes.
We partner with Churchill crockery to ensure the very best presentation, and we work with brands including Costa, Starbucks and Costcutter to bring the high street into the workplace.
MOBILE FEEDING IN A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTS
Our foodservice capability extends beyond the restaurant, and we feed customers in a variety of operational settings 24/7.
Our chefs regularly prepare hot dishes and packed meals for personnel supporting high profile events and are experienced in operating from a range of facilities, including bespoke field kitchens and mobile food vans with temporary restaurants.
We provide meals tailored for roles with specific requirements such as police officers out on bikes requiring calorie dense options or those completing long shifts in fixed locations.
We were proud to support Thames Valley Police during the mourning period and State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and served more than 30,000 meals to Metropolitan and visiting police officers throughout the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
KEY WORKER FEEDING AT SHORT NOTICE
We regularly respond to short notice requests for catering in support of the emergency services following call outs to incidents.
These customers are often working in difficult circumstances, and we have developed our offer to energise and refresh them during these periods.
Historically, they have been used to a cold packed meal, but our innovative approaches are raising the bar. Investment in a mobile food van, pop-up kitchens and temporary dining and welfare areas, as well as the development of a range of container meals, enables hot food to be delivered as standard in these environments.
A COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING
We're passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of our customers. Our registered nutritionists work with our chefs to design a healthy, enticing food offer.
Healthier dishes are integrated into main menus to nudge customers towards these choices. They include extensive plant-forward options and healthier desserts using fruit, and sometimes vegetables too!
We provide wellbeing guidance and resources to support customer decision making, including regular workshops, client events and information via webinars and our Wellness Magazine.
