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Celebrating British Sandwich Week - 12th to 19th May 2013

Celebrating British Sandwich Week - 12th to 19th May 2013

To celebrate British Sandwich Week we have developed a regional sandwich selection as part of the day delegate offer at each of our venues using locally sourced products.

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The West Wing at Ickworth Reveals New Bar

The West Wing at Ickworth Reveals New Bar

The West Wing at Ickworth unveils its brand new Court Room Bar. The renovation of the new bar was primarily to improve the quality, space and offering the venue has to their customers.

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Ascot Chef tastes Hotelympia Success

Ascot Chef tastes Hotelympia Success

Sodexo Prestige head chef at Ascot Racecourse, Gemma Amor, received a La Parade des Chefs silver award as a member of the Sodexo team on Tuesday 28th February AT the Hotelympia Exhibition in London.

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Client entertaining is a key factor in generating growth.

Client entertaining is a key factor in generating growth.

With hospitality sales at The Open Championship ahead of last year, it’s clear to see that businesses still recognise the importance and value of client entertaining.

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Our Love of Pop…

Our Love of Pop…

2011 was all about the pop-up. Factories, private homes, festivals, parks and just about everywhere you can imagine (including the New York Subway) played host to the social media phenomenon of pop-up restaurants.

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Why choose Official Hospitality?

Why choose Official Hospitality?

It's no secret that unofficial hospitality exists and year upon year people find themselves dealing with the consequences of booking unofficial hospitality.

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June 2011. Kent Young Chefs to Assist at The Open

June 2011. Kent Young Chefs to Assist at The Open

The Produced in Kent initiative to find the county’s most talented budding young chefs saw two newcomers to the competition lift the Junior and Senior Kent Young Chef Award 2010 trophies last November.

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June 2011. Champagne Sales Reach High at 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

June 2011. Champagne Sales Reach High at 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Champagne sales at the 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show reached a new high with a 13% increase in sales this year on top of an 8% rise the previous year. 2,860 bottles and 5,600 glasses of Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé and Brut were sold during RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2011 compared with 2,711 bottles and 5,400 glasses the previous year.

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May 2011. Hospitality Packages for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011 have SOLD OUT!

May 2011. Hospitality Packages for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011 have SOLD OUT!

Two weeks to go until the start of RHS Chelsea Flower Show and all the hospitality packages for 2011 have sold out. This follows the announcement by the RHS that tickets for the show have also sold out.

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March 2011.  Sodexo Prestige has been reappointed by Ascot Racecourse in a five-year contract worth an estimated £100m in total turnover.

March 2011. Sodexo Prestige has been reappointed by Ascot Racecourse in a five-year contract worth an estimated £100m in total turnover.

Sodexo will provide sales and delivery of all hospitality packages, and catering for non-raceday activities including conferences and events.

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September 2010.  Double triumph for Prestige Scotland at Scottish Event Awards

September 2010. Double triumph for Prestige Scotland at Scottish Event Awards

Prestige Scotland wins the best Business to Business Corporate Event award at the Scottish Event Awards for its running of hospitality services at The Open Championship at St Andrews this year. In a second triumph, the Gateway Centre at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was then named Best Unusual Venue.

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July 2010.  Sodexo is a Good Egg twice over

July 2010. Sodexo is a Good Egg twice over

Sodexo, a leading on-site service solutions provider, has been awarded two prestigious Good Egg awards by Compassion in World Farming, a leading farm animal welfare charity. Sodexo Prestige received an award for its heritage business and Prestige Scotland for its contract at the Scottish Government.

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July 2010.  Double win for Sodexo at chefs’ Oscars

July 2010. Double win for Sodexo at chefs’ Oscars

Two chefs from Sodexo, a leading provider of on-site service solutions, have triumphed at the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs Award which was held at the Lancaster London Hotel on 24 June.

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June 2010. Sodexo triumphs at Football Hospitality Awards

June 2010. Sodexo triumphs at Football Hospitality Awards

Sodexo Prestige, the hospitality and banqueting arm of Sodexo, scored a hat-trick of wins after picking up the Directors’ choice award for its operations at Everton, Newcastle United and Aberdeen football clubs at the annual Stadium Experience - Official Football Hospitality Awards 2010.

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March 2010. Sodexo Prestige chef, sixteen-year-old Kerry Johansen has been crowned winner of FutureChef 2010 in the programme’s 10th birthday year.

March 2010. Sodexo Prestige chef, sixteen-year-old Kerry Johansen has been crowned winner of FutureChef 2010 in the programme’s 10th birthday year.

Master Chef Kerry Johansen fought off stiff competition from 11 other finalists, impressing a panel of high profile judges with her menu.

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March 2010. What a night!  Jitterbugs, Kir Royale and delicious canapés on a fine spring night on the Thames on board HMS Belfast.

March 2010. What a night! Jitterbugs, Kir Royale and delicious canapés on a fine spring night on the Thames on board HMS Belfast.

72 years to the day since HMS Belfast first launched, over 400 guests were welcomed on board HMS Belfast on the evening of 17th March to celebrate her relaunch after a £250,000 investment.

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March 2010. A wedding you can really get your teeth into…

March 2010. A wedding you can really get your teeth into…

Brides-to-be who really want a wedding with a difference can share their special day with a 40 ft long guest with more than 60 teeth!

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March 2010. Local chef leads team to win gold at national competition

March 2010. Local chef leads team to win gold at national competition

Wallingford chef Malcolm Emery, has picked up a gold medal at the prestigious La Parade des Chefs competition held at Hotelympia, Europe’s largest exhibition for the foodservice and hospitality industry.

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March 2010

March 2010

Restoration of HMS Belfast to be celebrated

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March 2010.

March 2010.

Sodexo Prestige, a leading provider of venue catering and event management services, has been awarded a contract by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) to provide services to its venues.

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February 2010

February 2010

Prestige Experience unveil revolutionary new stand at Confex 2010

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February 2010

February 2010

A very British affair - A portrait of society, racing and celebrity individuals representing the appeal of Royal Ascot has resulted in a stunning iconic image to launch Royal Ascot 2010.

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February 2010

February 2010

As the UK's leading event for event organisers; Confex brings together people who organise any kind of event with a colourful array of venues, destinations and event support services both in the UK and across the world.

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January 2010

January 2010

Blenheim Palace receives environmental award from David Cameron as it becomes the 2000th member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

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January 2010

January 2010

An evening with Chris Eubank and friends. Enjoy corporate hopsitality at Newcastle's premier event venue, St James' Park, as Chris Eubank comes to visit

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December 2009

December 2009

A Royal Success For Great North Museum: Hancock. Newcasle's newest meeting, conference and event venue receives a Royal inspection and passes with flying colours

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November 2009

November 2009

New Dates Announced for Shared Festive Party Nights at Blenheim Palace

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November 2009

November 2009

Spectacular new restaurant in Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh serves over 4,000 customers in first two weeks of trading

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October 2009

October 2009

Spectacular new event space opening in Scotland’s capital

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September 2009

September 2009

Prestige Scotland is recognised in Industry Awards

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August 2009

August 2009

Great North Museum reaches goal

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August 2009

August 2009

Celebrate The First Christmas at The Great North Museum

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August 2009

August 2009

Christmas wrapped up without breaking the bank

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August 2009

August 2009

70 years since the Cabinet War Rooms became operational marks the launch of a new exhibition at Churchill's secret underground headquarters.

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August 2009

August 2009

Sodexo Prestige reveal details of Sonisphere's Herculean undertaking

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July 2009

July 2009

The Open Championship Official Hospitality 2010 announce unique programme of events to mark historic anniversary

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June 2009

June 2009

Prestige’s Gavin Tiffin is recognised as industry acorn

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May 2009

May 2009

Blooming marvellous champagne sales at RHS Chelsea

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May 2009

May 2009

Prestige and Everton FC net Cost sector Catering Awards

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April 2009

April 2009

New Leadership Team at Stadium Experience

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April 2009

April 2009

Sodexo Prestige is the first caterer to back the 2012 Fair Pricing Charter

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March 2009

March 2009

Masterchef partners with Sodexo at Burghley Horse Trials

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February 2009

February 2009

Many Happy Returns from Sodexo Prestige

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February 2009

February 2009

Eat Scotland award – ‘silver service’ at Glamis Castle

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February 2009

February 2009

Spectacular new event space opening in Scotland's capital this summer

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November 2008

November 2008

Newcastle sign Sodexo in big-money deal

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Industry insider March 2010

Industry insider March 2010

Planning and organising a wedding at a historic venue

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Industry insider May 2010

Industry insider May 2010

Summer Nights With Prestige Experience

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Event of the month

The Open Championship 2012

 

The Open Championship 2013

The 142nd edition of The Open Championship takes place at Muirfield in Scotland. Official Hospitality packages are now available for purchase at one of the world’s top golfing events.

Discover more about The Open 2013...

Venue of the month

 Gilwell Park Conference Centre

Gilwell Park Conference Centre, London

Often said to be four venues in one, Gilwell Park is a 108 acre woodland estate offering conference facilities, outdoor activities and accommodation. 

The venue is perfect for hosting meetings with a difference - where else can you scale a 22 metre climbing tower, hold a meeting in a purpose-built conference suite and enjoy overnight accommodation.

NEW Vintage tea parties can be combined with your meeting and outdoor activities to provide the perfect escape for delegates.

Combine your vintage tea party with room hire for a meeting or conference with a difference – DDR from just £35 per person.