Venues by CH&CO wins £2m Brewers’ Hall contract

Venues by CH&CO has been appointed the catering partner for Brewers’ Hall in the City of London, which is reopening in April 2022 following renovation.

The contract, which is worth £2m over a period of five years from January 2022, continues a longstanding relationship of 20 years and will see Venues by CH&CO exclusively manage and deliver a wide range of events at the Hall, from private dining and corporate dinners, events, meetings and conferences to livery events, parties and weddings.

The venue is home to the Brewers’ Company, the heart of British brewing and the beer industry for more than 600 years, and remains a hub for research and education within the brewing industry.

Karen Poynter, Venues by CH&CO’s company chef, will head up the menu development and delivery for the Brewers’ Hall’s relaunch, with menus designed to feature different types of beer.

The venue will also offer guest menus curated by members of CH&CO’s Gathered Table chef collaboration, including a plant-based tasting menu and a health and wellbeing breakfast, both endorsed by Dr Rupi Aujila, plus bespoke menus from Ixta Belfrage and José Pizarro.

Venues by CH&CO is also collaborating with Ale Hunters to offer clients a tutored tasting with an accredited beer sommelier, certified Cicerone and international beer judge.

Commodore Nick Tindal, clerk and chief executive of the Brewers’ Company, said: “It is brilliant to be able to welcome guests back to the historic home of the UK brewing industry and we are very excited to be doing that in partnership with the team at CH&CO.”

Katy Thompson, managing director for Venues by CH&CO, added: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Brewers’ Hall and being part of the next chapter for the magnificent, historic venue. This is testament to the longstanding relationship we have with the Brewers’ Company and our understanding of the Hall, its heritage and versatility, and how the incredible venue can be used to create a variety of memorable events.

“The newly renovated venue is exceptional. We specialise in bringing together unique, iconic spaces, great food and excellent, creative event management and we can’t wait to welcome guests to experience all that the successful combination of Brewers’ Hall and Venues by CH&CO has to offer.”