ISSUE SPOTLIGHT: FOOD & BEVERAGE ISSUESPOTLIGHT


Exploring the burgeoning FOOD & BEVERAGE sector in Northamptonshire


CATERING DEAL IS JUST THE WICKET


Tom Hewer Catering is working on exciting plans for Northamptonshire County Cricket Club that will enable it to cater for up to 710 covers in one area. The specialist stadia caterers


began work on the project after it formalised its relationship with the cricket club in June. The deal means it will take over


the venue’s catering facility from 1 October, providing the full catering solution for match days and non-match days. Tom Hewer Catering business


development manager Mike McAuley said: “We’ll focus fully on the customer experience, making sure our offering is second to none. “We’ll support the club through


this summer’s games, while writing the menus and developing the site, to make sure the club becomes the number one venue in Northamptonshire for conferences and events, including Christmas parties. We’ve also applied to hold


weddings and expect to host our first weddings in August. “Once we complete the planned


works, we’ll be able to cater for up to 710 covers in one area and for over 1,100 guests in our three main function spaces at any given time.” One of the key attributes will be


executive chef, Lee Scott who has worked at Michaels Nook in the Lake District, a Michelin Star restaurant, Radisson SAS in Manchester and the two Michelin-Starred Sea Grill in Brussels. More recently Lee worked on ‘The Claridges Of The Sea’, the world’s most exclusive cruise ship, with only 65 passengers, each spending £10,000 per week.


For further information contact Mike McAuley on 01604 911072 or email mike@tomhewer.com. To host your event, conference or meeting at The County Ground contact Claire Clarke on 01604 514455 or email claire.clarke@nccc.co.uk


BLUE SKIES BAG FRESH PRIZE


BEAUTIFUL FOOD AT BARTON HALL


Barton Hall Hotel is a delightful 16th Century Grade II-listed building set in stunning grounds in Northamptonshire. The Vines Brasserie is located


within the Hall and serves a traditional Brasserie-style menu boasting fresh, local produce. The Vines Brasserie provides a


Comedian Hugh Dennis (far left) with members of the Blue Skies team


Blue Skies, a Northamptonshire-based prepared fruit and juice producer with factories in Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil and the UK, has been awarded Supermarket Supplier of the Year at the Fresh Produce consortium’s ‘Fresh Awards’. The award recognises how Blue Skies has been able


to manage significant growth in a challenging post- Brexit climate thanks to the business model it operates called the ‘Joint Effort Enterprise’ (JEE). The JEE is the Blue Skies framework for a sustainable


business, formed by the Founder of the business, Anthony Pile.


20 inbusiness AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 It is principally made up of three strands; a diverse


society, a culture of respect and a drive for profit. This model ensures that Blue Skies recruits and


retains the best people, and conserves the resources it relies on, so that the business can continue producing the best quality products, keep customers happy and generate the income needed to sustain the company. Put simply the JEE espouses the idea that a business


works best if it is inclusive, socially equal and profitable. Blue Skies received the award at an awards dinner


on 8 June hosted by British comedian, actor and broadcaster Hugh Dennis.


warm, relaxing and friendly environment where guests can enjoy an inviting log fire during the winter and an extensive patio area to relax and the ambiance of the beautiful gardens overlooking the stunning Grade I Orangery in the summer. It is open all day, seven days a


week. If you are looking to join friends for lunch, then why not apply for its new Lunch Club Card and take advantage of significant discounts.


Call: 01536 515505


Staff from Tom Hewer Catering toast the new venture with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club


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