Seasoned credits green credentials for £1m Royal Museums Greenwich contract win

Caterer Seasoned has credited its green credentials with winning it approved caterer status for Royal Museums Greenwich, including a three-year contract worth more than £1m.

Royal Museums Greenwich, which is located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Maritime Greenwich, comprises Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Peter Harrison Planetarium.

The historic collection of museum and gallery spaces hosts events including corporate events, weddings and special occasions.

Its executive team has been working towards the venues becoming carbon neutral. Seasoned sources 85% of its ingredients from within a 50-mile radius and the company’s events are carbon neutral due to a partnership with the Woodland Trust in which the amount of carbon dioxide created by the number of people attending an event is calculated and Seasoned pays to plant trees in ancient woodland to offset the impact.

Colin Sayers, Seasoned’s managing partner, events, said: “We understand that clients are keen to stage carbon neutral events and we can support their endeavours through our own commitment to minimising the impact our business has on the environment.

“Event catering is no longer just about the dishes served and the service on offer – clients rightly expect us to take the issue of environmental impact seriously.”

Claire Bastin, head of events at Royal Museums Greenwich, said: “Royal Museums of Greenwich are delighted to welcome Seasoned as an accredited caterer. The tender process was thorough, and competition was fierce however Seasoned impressed in all areas. Their commitment to achieving carbon-neutral events and new initiatives on sustainability were outstanding and align with our own vision and values to combat climate change.”

The partnership is the latest collaboration for Seasoned after it signed a five-year contract with Merlin Events to provide management and catering services at some of London’s most popular attractions.

The group recently merged with sister retail brand Kudos, both of which are part of the Crown Partnership.

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