Catering & Hospitality

Balancing cost, customer service and social value.

The UK catering and hospitality market faces constant pressure from food inflation, ESG commitments, and shifting customer expectations. Commissioners are not only looking for a value for money service; they need a service that is valued by its service-users and plays a critical role in contributing to overall workplace experience.

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High Street Competition

Consumers have expectations that the High Street typically knows how to meet; catering services must meet and exceed these standards to compete effectively.

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Cost

Food inflation, labour shortages, consumer demand for local produce, and supply chain disruption present a significant challenge to the development of resilient pricing models that protect quality and outcomes.

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Social Value

Commissioners expect commitments to local sourcing, community impact, Net Zero, food waste reduction, and food safety standards e.g. Natasha’s Law – solutions must demonstrate compliance and credibility.

Our Track Record

We’ve supported providers to secure catering wins in prison management, Facilities Management, and private sector hospitality by embedding employee experience into the way catering and hospitality services are delivered.

We’ve supported bids worth over £1bn+, combining catering expertise, ESG leadership, and social value to enhance competitiveness. We design value for money solutions that meet customer expectation through vending, hydration solutions, smart retail, cafes & coffee bars, hospitality, and full service restaurants.

Delivering Catering Services At Scale

We’ve secured contracts where catering at scale is fundamental to daily service delivery e.g. prisons and supported multi-site government contracts e.g. HMRC to design services that enhances employee experience.

Corporate Food and Beverage Expertise

We’ve partnered with clients to deliver bids for multi-national corporations, balancing premium service standards with sustainable and competitive pricing models.

Digitally-Enabled Catering Services

From consumer facing digital apps, to digital compliance systems that assure food safety through to menu/recipe management systems.

ESG-Driven Solutions

We design offers embedding Net Zero, food waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing to meet commissioner expectations.

Social Value Leadership

We create strategies centred on engaging local-communities to deliver, community benefits that align with commissioner priorities to strengthen core solutions.

“The 50 Degrees team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience but are also personable and a pleasure to work with.”

Sally Gibbs

Director of Strategy and Growth

“The vision, innovation and professionalism they have brought to our collaboration has been instrumental in us achieving success in the Justice market.”

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