Restaurant Associates Venues

Bold spaces, powerful stories, and now an award nomination to match. ⭐ We’re proud to share that IWM London has been shortlisted for the 2025 London Venue Awards in the Unique Venue category. Set against a backdrop of iconic architecture and world-changing history, IWM London is a truly inspiring experience. Every event hosted here is supported by an exceptional on-site team and the dedicated IWM staff who work year-round to keep the spaces thought-provoking, engaging and full of impact. 🏛️ A huge well done to everyone who helps make IWM London such an extraordinary place to gather, connect, and create unforgettable moments. #IWMLondon #UniqueVenues #VenueAwards2025 #EventProfs #LondonEvents #TeamExcellence #MuseumEvents

A knight walks into a café… ⚔️ No punchline needed, just the inspiration for our newly rebranded Master’s Café at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. We set out to refresh the space and bring the spirit of the museum to life - bold, iconic, and proudly rooted in history, while also offering something unexpected. Our goal? To create a café experience that sparks a smile in the mind of every guest, blending thoughtful design with a playful identity. Because who says you can’t enjoy great coffee with a touch of humour and heritage? Take a look at some of the new design elements below. We love bringing projects like this to life, creating bespoke, personality-rich work that reflects our clients’ stories and helps elevate the guest experience at every turn. Grateful to the incredibly talented Ella Grieves for her creativity and craft in bringing this project to life. Whether you're here for the history or just a great flat white, we hope you’ll drop by and meet our new army of hungry knights. ☕ 🍰 Richard Herring Simon Wilkinson Benjamin Campbell Dirk Talsma Gavin Gooddy #RoyalArmouries #BrandDesign #MuseumCafe #PlaceBranding #ExperienceDesign #Rebrand #HospitalityDesign

⭐ Big news from Bristol ⭐ Our journey in Bristol just got even bigger! We’ve officially started a new 10-year partnership with Bristol City Council, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s to come. What began with a presence at Bristol Museum and M Shed now expands across City Hall, Create Centre, Central Library, and eight beautiful park café outlets dotted around the city. We’re also proud to now be delivering event services at both City Hall and the Create Centre, two fantastic venues which are open to bookings. With this new chapter comes a fresh look and feel. We’ve developed an exciting bespoke brand for the retail outlets – Brew Social – inspired by Bristol’s bold and vibrant spirit. The branding touches everything from packaging and uniforms to menus and more. Check it out below... New menus are now live across the estate, with a continued commitment to working with brilliant local suppliers - Clifton Coffee being just one of the names we’re delighted to support. Finally a huge thank you to the entire Bristol team who have worked tirelessly to make all this happen. If you’re in Bristol, come say hello and enjoy some delicious food & drink, we’d love to see you! 😊 Dirk Talsma Richard Herring James Jordan Richard Twelvetree Alex Walpole #BristolEats #LocalFlavours #Newpartnership #NewBeginnings #BristolCityCouncil #EventsInBristol #SupportingLocal

He’s only gone and won it! 🏆 A huge congratulations to James Tweedy, winner of the ACE Robyn Award 2025! 🎉 This award celebrates rising stars in contract catering - recognising team members aged 35 and under who are making a real impact, whether in the kitchen, front of house, or driving the business forward. And James is the definition of that. We’re so proud of you James, and we have no doubt this is just the beginning. #ACERobynAward #HospitalityRising #ContractCatering #FutureLeader #TeamPride #RestaurantAssociates #Glyndebourne

🌟 Huge congratulations to James Tweedy, who has been shortlisted for this year’s ACE Robyns Awards! 🌟 James first joined Compass Group as a casual team member back in 2020. Since then, his journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the graduate scheme to a role with Chartwells, and now at Glyndebourne, James rose to Head of Operations in 2023 - all within just five years. Having joined the Glyndebourne team only 27 months ago, James has become an integral part of operations: a beacon of hard work, passion and positivity. His impact has been truly impressive and felt by everyone around him. James is a joy to work with, a natural leader, and someone we’re incredibly proud to call part of the team. We have no doubt his career will continue to flourish, and we’ll be cheering him on every step of the way. 👏 Well done, James! #ACERobynsAwards #TeamCompass #HospitalityLeadership #OnesToWatch #Glyndebourne #ProudMoment

✈️ What a weekend at the Duxford Air Show! ✈️ We were thrilled to deliver our catering services once again at this iconic event, working alongside the incredible team Imperial War Museums who never fail to put on an unforgettable experience. It's always a highlight in our calendar and a real privilege to be part of something so special. This year, we were especially excited to launch our brand new Strawberries & Chocolate stand – a sweet summer treat that went down an absolute storm with visitors. We’re looking forward to rolling it out across more of our venues over the coming months! 🍓🍫 A huge thank you to everyone involved and to IWM for continuing to host such a standout event. #DuxfordAirShow #EventCatering #IWM #SummerEvents #VenueCatering #ProudPartners #FoodAndEvents #Teamwork

🏆 Big News from One of Our Flagship Venues – Royal Armouries! 🏆 We’re so excited to share that Royal Armouries Conference & Events has been named a finalist at the M&IT Awards 2025! 🎉 This recognition reflects the amazing work of the on-site team, their passion for creating standout events, and the incredible support from our clients and partners. Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of this journey. We’re proud to be in the running alongside some of the best in the industry, and even prouder of what we’ve achieved together. #MITAwards2025 #RoyalArmouries #RestaurantAssociatesVenues #EventExcellence #ProudFinalists #Leeds

As the executive sponsor for the Restaurant Associates Group Pride in Food network, I am incredibly proud to support – and be part of – this community. For as long as I can remember, I have strongly believed in fairness, for all. Fairness in how each of us are treated, respected, and celebrated, for the individuals that we are. Pride Month looks to celebrate and to shine a light on our LGBTQ+ communities – a time for visibility, inclusion, and allyship. My hope is that, over time, we will not need to spotlight specific communities, because fairness and equality in representation will be embedded in everything we do. Until then, we should continue to use our voices to feel heard, celebrate everyone’s individuality, and inclusivity. Happy Pride Month to all – and thank you to our Pride in Food network for your leadership, passion, and ongoing commitment to fairness. You inspire us all. Matt Thomas Pride in Food Nicolette Millward Megan Caulkett-Ridd Gavin Gooddy Restaurant Associates UK Restaurant Associates Venues Unity Place MK Ways to be Well Ori Da Silva 🌈

Today’s all about connection, celebration, and a whole lot of teamwork 💥 Our collaboration day is our chance to come together, have some fun, and recognise the amazing people who help deliver memorable experiences for our guests - every single day. This past year has been one of real success, and it’s all thanks to the dedication, talent, and energy of every single person across the business. Here’s to the power of people and the magic we create together! #CollaborationDay #TeamworkInAction

We're gearing up for The Meetings Show with Lime Venue Portfolio – and we’d love to see you there! 👋 Swing by, meet our superstar sales team, and find out what makes our venues the ultimate event backdrop.