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Sir Steve hosts tasty Henley appetiser
176 years to the day that Henley Royal Regatta was first established, Sir Steve Redgrave, the five-time Olympic gold-medal legend, welcomed this summer’s staging of the best-known rowing event in the world: “…wonderful days out overseeing top-class racing whilst enjoying the unique experience of a traditional English garden party with over 175 years of history”.
Aboard a cruise-liner from the London Embankment, Redgrave was co-hosting a literally appetising preview of the 2015 wining and dining delights being provided for ‘garden party’ guests by Sodexo Prestige, preferred lead caterer for official hospitality at this year’s Henley Royal Regatta, July 1-5.
As they cruised the Thames, invited business guests were delighted to be able to network and sample the award-winning hospitality of Sodexo Prestige, complete with a
superb regatta menu including, of course, champagne and Pimms.
Speaking as chairman of the management committee of Henley Royal Regatta, Redgrave, explained how Sodexo Prestige had been appointed as hospitality lead caterer last year and produced creative and high-standard hospitality, which included facilities at Fawley Meadows and on Temple Island. “Their passion, enthusiasm and quality shone through.”
Sodexo Prestige, through its principal chef Malcolm Emery allowing the simple brilliance of English produce to shine on the plate, provided hospitality excellence, enjoyment and diverse experiences for its clients and its guests, including private dinners and river trips.
Redgrave pointed out that this year’s five-days of competition
Cruising the Thames and sampling the Sodexo Prestige hospitality set for Henley Royal Regatta this year, left to right, Peter Laurie, head of client relations at The Business Magazine, Chris Wickham, Sodexo Prestige sales and marketing manager for Henley Royal Regatta, and Sir Steve Redgrave, talking with one of the guests
were likely to provide a golden opportunity to see potential GB team rowers in action at the Henley Royal Regatta, prior to the 2016 Olympics in Rio next year.
“I’m looking forward to this year’s regatta, where I am sure Sodexo Prestige will stage another unique experience for all of their guests,” he added.
Sodexo Prestige is no stranger to prestigious world-renowned
events, since it already includes Royal Ascot, RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows, The Open Golf Championship, and Burghley Horse Trials among its portfolio of hospitality contracts, not forgetting its involvement with the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Details: Chris Wickham
Chris.Wickham@sodexo.com www.sodexoprestige.co.uk
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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – MAY 2015
www.businessmag.co.uk
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