Tender opportunity: City of London Cemetery & Crematorium

The City of London Corporation is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced catering operator to provide a high-quality service at the City of London Cemetery café.

The café is located near the entrance, within the grounds of the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, which is a Grade I-listed landscape in the heart of East London that has been open since 1856. The 200-acre site provides a picturesque, safe parkland atmosphere and offers formal gardens, well-maintained roadways, tree-lined avenues and local heritage.

The cemetery is one of the largest in Europe and receives one million visitors a year. A café has been operating on the site for almost 20 years.

The lease and operation of the Gatehouse café is offered for the period from 11 October 2021 to 31 January 2027.

We are looking for an operator who is passionate about meeting the needs of the cemetery's visitors and mourners, offering good-quality refreshments in a warm and inviting environment.

To receive a tender information pack, contact:

Gary Burks
Superintendent, City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Aldersbrook Road, London, E12 5DQ

Email: gary.burks@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8530 9831

Completed bids must be returned by 11am on Monday 9 August 2021.