SCOTLAND TAKES THE HIGH ROAD IN QUALITY CATERING

Response, which is part of Murray International Holdings, has awarded a major contract to OCS Catering to provide its highly acclaimed ‘Just Deli’ and ‘Foodhouse’ restaurant brands across its four sites in Glasgow and Clydebank. Although these catering formats are highly successful throughout the rest of the UK, this is the first time that they will have crossed the border into Scotland.

The Just Deli format provides contemporary food options with influences from modern international cuisine, ranging from light snacks to freshly prepared meals served in a spacious, clean and comfortable environment. The brand reflects the tastes and standards set by many leading restaurants and deli bars across the UK and Europe.

Foodhouse is an innovative restaurant format which fits within any commercial or office premises. It makes available constantly changing menus of nutritious and tasty meals using fresh ingredients, freshly prepared and includes the Costa Coffee range.

OCS Catering’s managing director Graham Gilbert said, “We are delighted with this first win for catering in Scotland. We believe that the provision of high quality food is essential to employee satisfaction and performance. We also believe that food at work should have great taste, instant appeal and offer a wide choice. Our philosophy embraces a commitment to food being passionately prepared, flexibly served and ethically sourced.”

Response chief executive, David Wallace, said: “As a progressive company, we are always looking for opportunities to provide value-added benefits for our employees. Response is committed to ensuring that staff enjoy a comfortable working environment, and the partnership with OCS will offer an extensive choice of quality, freshly prepared food on a daily basis.”

OCS Catering is a part of the £600 million OCS property support services group which provides “one complete solution” including catering, security, cleaning, hygiene supplies and engineering support throughout the UK and overseas.

Chris Cracknell, OCS chief executive said, “We have made a strategic decision to grow our highly successful catering businesses across the UK and I congratulate our team on their first win in Scotland.