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Matt Whiteman Appointed Executive Head Chef of The Venues Collection
The Venues Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Whiteman as Executive Head Chef. Matt brings with him 20 years of culinary experience, including roles at Watsons restaurant, The Gleneagles Hotel and Leicester Tigers and has been a valued member of Compass Group UK & Ireland (parent company of The Venues Collection), for the past nine years.
Matt will be leading a dedicated team across the five venues and spearheading the Group’s industry leading approach to innovative sustainability. The Venues Collection’s approach includes carbon labelling, plant forward menus, zero waste, ethical sourcing, the banning of air-freighted produce and the use of fresh, seasonal 80% British ingredients as standard.
Joanne Barratt , Managing Director of The Venues Collection, expressed her enthusiasm for Matt’s appointment:
“We are thrilled to welcome Matt Whiteman as our new Executive Head Chef. His extensive experience and passion for culinary excellence make him the perfect fit for our team. Matt’s dedication to sustainability and innovative approach to food aligns perfectly with our values, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will have. We pride ourselves on our industry leading approach to delivering sustainable culinary experiences and Matt’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing these initiatives.”
Lime Venue Portfolio’s Acclaimed Roundtable for Agency Leaders Returns to Confex
Lime Venue Portfolio is set to host its signature Roundtable with event agency leaders at International Confex 2025. This year’s focus is “Designing Purposeful Events: A Guide to Social Responsibility, Social Enterprises, and Lasting Impact.” The interactive 50-minute workshop will bring together leading experts to explore how event professionals can create meaningful, socially responsible events that support social enterprises and leave lasting legacies for communities.
The Roundtable will be led by expert speakers and influencers with the core content driven by those attending. Confirmed contributors include some of the panellists from the brand’s earlier session at Confex on the People & Culture Theatre (sponsored by Lime Venue Portfolio) ensuring continuity and depth in the discussion.
The line-up includes:
Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, share insights, and co-create actionable strategies for integrating social responsibility and community impact into their event planning.
RCP London Events celebrates a year of growth and sustainability initiatives in 2024
The Royal College of Physicians’ award-winning London events venue, RCP London Events , is celebrating a landmark year in 2024, marked by growth and sustainability achievements.
The venue hosted an impressive 346 events in 2024, welcoming 32,705 guests?and serving?304 lunches, 53 dinners, and 112 drinks receptions, showcasing the venue’s versatility in delivering memorable experiences.
June 2024 achieved a record-breaking revenue milestone, increasing by 22.95% compared to June 2023. This follows an impressive 24.48% rise from 2022, setting consecutive records over two years.?
Driving Sustainability In line with its commitment to environmental responsibility, RCP London Events introduced a series of impactful sustainability initiatives last year:
●?Venue Green Taskforce: A volunteer-led team of RCP staff meets monthly to assess and improve practices, focusing on waste reduction, supplier ethics, and community engagement.
●?Green Operations: The venue returned to 100% certified green electricity, achieved ECOsmart Gold certification, and introduced digital menus, significantly reducing paper waste.
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●?Sustainable Menus: Enhanced menu offerings?prioritising?vegan and environmentally friendly options, reducing reliance on high-carbon foods such as beef and lamb.
●?Recycling Excellence:?The venue maintained an 80% recycling rate due to its upgrades in waste management and staff training.
Nottingham Venues Welcomes New Head Chef at Bramleys
Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce the appointment of David Cartwright as Head Chef at its Bramleys restaurant, located within the 4* Orchard Hotel.?
The former Head Chef at renowned Nottingham fine dining restaurant World Service, David has been excelling in the kitchen for over 15 years.?
David’s appointment marks the start of a series of changes due to take place at Bramleys and The Orchard Hotel throughout 2025, designed to put Bramleys restaurant on the map as a leading high standard dining destination within Nottingham.
Peter B. , General Manager at The Orchard Hotel and East Midlands Conference Centre comments:
“David is a fantastic chef with a history of delivering exceptional experiences for diners at restaurants across our region. His vision and knowledge will be instrumental in us refining and improving our offering at Bramleys.”
“Currently, Bramleys is popular with our hotel guests, but we aim to establish it as a standout destination, offering some of the finest food in the County for both hotel guests and local visitors to enjoy. I am excited to see the restaurant evolve in the coming months and to unveil our refreshed offering later this year, creating a unique opportunity for Bramleys to shine as a destination in its own right.”
Industry News
The Power of Events to deliver livestream broadcast for 2 Year Anniversary
Thanks to the brilliant support of d&b group, The Power of Events is to livestream its 2 Year Anniversary. Broadcast from d&b’s Immersive Technology Experience Centre (ITEC), located at the heart of London’s Science Museum, with support from Giant iTab?for lending one of their devices to showcase the Events Industry Insight App –?both these Supporters have made this a must-watch?digital experience.
Join The Power of Events online on Thursday 13th February at 11.00am on its LinkedIn channel for one hour, to hear contributions from over 20 industry leaders from?across the sectors, including many supporters and partners and the core team.
The broadcast will focus on showcasing what the UK Event Industry has achieved to date through inclusive collaboration including the latest updates and exciting plans for the Schools Engagement Programme, the Events Industry Insight App and what’s next for The Power of Events.
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