Sodexo Live! extends catering contract with Henley Royal Regatta

Sodexo Live! has extended its contract with Henley Royal Regatta for a further five years.

The events caterer has partnered with the annual six-day rowing event since 2013, operating the Fawley Meadows lounge and restaurant.

Under the contract renewal, Sodexo Live! will continue to deliver hospitality, sales, catering and full site build services at Henley Royal Regatta.

It will also work with its STH business to deliver ticketing, which achieved record-breaking sales at this year’s event.

Claire Morris, chief executive, UK and Ireland at Sodexo Live!, said: “This year was an incredible success, and we are looking forward to continuing our journey of innovation and forward-thinking delivery at this major event on the sporting calendar.” 

Daniel Grist, secretary and chief executive, Henley Royal Regatta, added: “Since 2013, Sodexo Live! has been an essential part of the Henley Royal Regatta experience, elevating the event with its outstanding food and hospitality.   

“I am grateful for its long-standing support and am thrilled to see this partnership thrive and evolve.”  

Sodexo Live! is also behind major summer sporting events such as Royal Ascot, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, as well as at Newcastle United FC, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Nottingham Forest FC.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.