ExCeL London (cap. 68,750) and Levy UK & Ireland have announced an extension of their partnership as part of a multi-million-pound agreement. Central to the partnership lies a new dining experience for ExCeL’s waterfront entertainment district, Immerse LDN, entitled The Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar, as well as expanding its in-venue food and beverage offerings to ExCeL’s forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion.

The new establishment offers a street food-inspired menu and caters to both venue visitors and residents throughout London’s Royal Docks. It is expected to add greater value to the wider events business by providing a new bespoke space for organiser meetings, exhibitor parties, and corporate events.

Elsewhere, the partnership will see a variety of enhancements along ExCeL’s boulevard, where Levy has already introduced systems such as the ‘checkout-free’ store Market Express, a first for UK event venues, and touchscreen ordering systems in several outlets.

Levy, the events, sports and entertainment arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been Excel’s food and beverage partner since the Royal Docks venue first opened in 2000. It said a key focus will be continuing to provide high-end, modern and sustainable cuisine, as well as initiatives such as carbon food labelling, menus that are at least 50% plant- based and the sourcing of 100% recyclable or reusable packing.

Excel’s chief commercial officer Simon Mills said, “Food and events go together, and for almost 25 years Levy have been helping us deliver the very best event experience to our visitors. This reinforced strategic partnership further cements our long-term investment and commitment to London’s event industry, particular as Excel begins an exciting new chapter with the opening of our new waterfront, Immerse LDN and of course our forthcoming expansion.”

Levy CEO Jon Davies said, “We’re incredibly proud to be part of this exciting phase of Excel’s history, where it is set to become partnership allows us to push the boundaries of innovation in food, technology and sustainability, while delivering exceptional experiences.”

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