Lancashire cricket ground, Emirates Old Trafford and Sodexo Live! have signed a five-year contract making Sodexo Live!, the businesses first-ever official culinary partner.
The contract will see Sodexo Live! deliver an enhanced hospitality and event experience at Destination Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, across both match day and non-match day events.
As part of the partnership, Sodexo Live! plans to build a strong casual workforce of approximately 150 from the Greater Manchester and North West area, contributing to the local economy and community.
The food will be overseen by Sodexo Live! executive head chef Andy Hare, as well as Emirates Old Trafford head chef, Nic Ashurst.
Daniel Gidney, chief executive at Lancashire Cricket said: “Over the past 12 years we have quadrupled in size and our scale now requires an enhanced platform to really focus on the next stage of our growth. We know there is an increasing demand for varied, creative and distinctive menus that are tailor-made for different audiences across a range of events that we hold at Destination Emirates Old Trafford.”
Claire Morris, CEO Sodexo Live! UK&I, said: “This collaboration represents a fantastic opportunity to bring our food expertise in event catering and hospitality to one of the most iconic global venues located in the North West of England.”
In the UK, Sodexo Live! partners with Fulham FC, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Newcastle FC, Nottingham Forest FC, and the home of Scottish football, Hampden Park as well as Ascot Racecourse.
