The Association of Event Venues (AEV), has announced the recruitment of Amy Chong, (pictured right), as new chair and Natalie Kendall, (pictured left), as vice-chair of its Catering Working Group.
Chong has previously worked as head of food and beverage at ExCeL London, whilst Kendall has gained experience as the general manager of events and hospitality at Centreplate UK, ACC Liverpool.
AEV Catering Working Group regularly meet throughout the year to examine the needs and provision of venue catering and auxiliary activities.
Recently, the Group has revised the catering section of its eGuide. This aims to ensure the latest regulatory and legal changes are embedded in best practice.
Chong said: “It’s a privilege to chair the AEV Catering Working Group, which has gained quite a bit of momentum over the last 12 months, working cross-association with the AEO, and also between working groups, discussing key topics that are important to the industry.
“I am looking forward to our next meeting where we will be able to share these conversations and generate new ideas with other venue members.”
Kendall said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have been elected vice-chair of the AEV Catering Working Group. I am looking forward to working alongside our new chair Amy to drive the group forward; promoting best practice, innovation and sustainability across all our wonderful venues. I cannot wait to get started.”
Rachel Parker, director of AEV, added: “Chong has proven her skills as vice-chair over the last 12 months, and I have no doubt that the Catering Working Group will go from strength to strength under her guidance.
“It’s also a pleasure to see Kendall elected to the post of vice-chair, and I’m confident her expertise and experience will prove to be great assets to the chair and the group in general.
“The group’s pivotal revision of the eGuide’s catering section is proof positive that the Catering Working Group, and our many other Working Groups, are setting the standard for venue operations.”
