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A CRAFTED in - house dining & HOSPITALITYMANAGEMENT SOLUTIONover 25 years experience of providing tailored catering & hospitality services to businesses across the UK

What makes us shine?I just wanted to say next month we celebrate the sixth anniversary of a bespoke and special partnership between Nuffield Foundation and Talkington Bates, still standing the test of time. Commitment and loyalty reciprocated on both sides, flexing with changing times, sustainability, increasing specialist menu requirements, organisational growth, and even supporting us as we moved building. Five-star cuisine, a team of talented professional individuals, the TB family is considered part of our family, thank you all for your support with our hospitality services.Kate Evans, Facility Manager,Nuffield Foundation,Farringdon, London““Ensuring quality, animal welfare and sustainable produceHelping protect our oceans and supporting change on issues such as overshingWe meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountabilityWe use Fairtrade products, conforming to rigorous environmental, economic and social standardsOur food has been sourced and produced responsibly, from crops and animals that have been well cared forAs independent contract caterers we use the freshest, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Our preference is to purchase locally, supporting local small businesses. Whether served within the staff catering facility; as a café, restaurant or hospitality & events, the same level of care and dedication is applied by our chefs and supporting front of house service teams.AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACT CATERERS

Our colleagues possess a wealth of experience spanning several decades both within catering and other hospitality industries. We are exible in our approach, knowing ‘one size does not t-all’, creating a bespoke catering offer for your site’s needs based on our accumulated industry know-how.As well as being recognised as one of The Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work, we have been accepted as a signatory for the Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health.The Charter represents an important endorsement of our commitment to supporting staff mental health & well-being and to being a people-centric, responsible and caring employer. At TalkingtonBates, our team operates with a shared passion for excellence. Each member, from our talented chefs to our dedicated service staff, collaborates closely to create memorable dining experiences. With a commitment to communication and a unied vision, we ensure all events are executed awlessly, reecting our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.We pride ourselves on simple, clear nancial accounting and can bespoke the trading account and supporting information. Supported by our total “open book policy”. Our team are here for you every step along the way of opening your bespoke catering site. AS INDUSTRY EXPERTS AS AN EMPLOYER AS A TEAM AS CONSULTANTS

A FOOD SERVICE CREATED TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND BUDGETAt TalkingtonBates we are a proactive bunch, who pride ourselves on our client and guest focus and genuinely want our catering facilities to reach their optimum and exceed your expectation, time and time again. From Lunch & Learn, Cookery Workshop, Special Events and Lunches, to a good cup of tea or coffee and freshly baked biscuits, we have an array of offers ready to go. If you are looking for something bespoke with a twist, something fun, we can craft a menu to t your needs and budget.At the core of everything we do at TB we base it upon a strong foundation of good nutritious cookery using the best ingredients for our client’s wellbeing and taste experience, never compromising on quality. The food team are always on hand to discuss your requirements and always come with a few tasty samples.• We have extensive experience in kitting out both greeneld sites and established sites needing a face lift, partnering with catering facility design specialists to design and install your new staff restaurant.

Innovation and WorkshopsAre you tired of store-bought bread that lacks the freshness and avour you crave? Do you want to impress your colleagues with the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the ofce? Look no further! Talkington Bate’s “Bake Your Own Bread” workshop designed to bring the joy of bread-making right to your workplace.Do you want to explore the diverse culinary traditions of the East and learn how to recreate your favourite dishes right in your workplace kitchen? Look no further! Talkington Bates “Curry Club” workshop is designed to introduce you to the vibrant world of Indian cookery and inspire you to unleash your inner chef!Learn practical strategies for reducing food waste while maximising avour and nutrition. Our Minimise Waste, Maximise Flavour workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to tackle food waste head-on and transform leftovers into delicious meals and snacks.Learn how to create delicious and satisfying dishes inspired by the exotic avours of Thailand. Our Thai Delights workshop is designed to introduce you to the rich culinary heritage of Thailand and inspire you to create mouthwatering meals that are both nutritious and environmentally sustainable.Bake Your Own Bread:A Workshop at WorkCurry Club: A Workshopto Master Indian Cookery Minimise Waste, Maximise Flavour: A Food Waste Reduction WorkshopThai Delights: A Workshop in Sustainable and Flavourful CookingScan to see our workshop brochures

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BESPOKE EVENT MENUS+INNOVATIVE KITCHEN IDEAS+GREAT PEOPLE+GREAT FOOD=a TB SUCCESSWe offer businesses complete bespoke on-site We offer businesses complete bespoke on-site catering & hospitality management solutions.catering & hospitality management solutions.Freshly Prepared Food - sourced from our national network of approved suppliers, prepared lovingly on-site by highly trained ChefsCatering Staff Management - everything from TUPE to recruitment, training & developmentCatering Facility Design - Our unique partnerships allow us to provide complete design & installation of catering facilities. We have extensive experience both in greeneld & established sites

We see gardens and outside spaces as a resource that can support not only our staff but also the bees and bugs that sustain our lives. Our vision is for bee and insect hotels to be dotted around the gardens which will help pollinate the orchard and our vegetable and herb garden. The vegetables and herbs grown in the garden will be used in the kitchen, reducing the food miles to zero, or in our “Farm Shop”.We would also like to open the vegetable and herb garden to your employees who would like to do a bit of gardening. This will help serve the community and according to a report in The Mental Health Journal, gardening can assist with reduction of stress, improve mood and reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. The Farm Shop will offer customers fresh produce to take home, and we will look to develop this to include bread making kits, recipes and spices for curries that customers will be able to try out at home. Further options include a biscuit making kit ahead of the holidays to keep the little ones entertained. We like to create picnic areas for staff to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months and have pop-ups where staff can enjoy these outside spaces.Outside SpacesDREAMS & VISIONS

Pop-ups could include:• Global Street Market: A cultural food festival• Fire-pit and Barbeques - Taste of Surrey Hills with pasture fed beef, home-bred pigs and free-range chickens from local farmers and a mix of produce to enjoy from around the country• Wellness Workshops - From smoothie bikes to nutrition advice• Foraging Walks - Discovering the benets of foraged wild foods• Coffee tails - Coffee cocktail bar with sweet canapes• Team building events from Secret Garden Cinema, to Summer Parties to drinks on the lawn• “Lunch & Learn” Chefs’ demonstration days where teams can learn new culinary skills• Kitchen Garden Events - Garden Tours, pickling, fermentation and pamper productsBee hotelsKitchen gardenInsect hotelsPicnic areas for the summerFarm ShopMenus displayed on screensPodiums for orderingPop-ups and eventsMasterclasses & workshopsForagingNutritional Lunch & LearnMovie Nights & Fire-pit BBQsDREAMS & VISION

Jack at ACE AwardsOur Milton Keynes Team Street Food Walkfor InspirationAn award for NeilA new TB Family Member On the road from our CPUA big TB get-togetherA grand re-opening Making PancakesStanley, Head of HappinessOur Co-founders& ManagingDirector Fundraising

Our 6 rocks - tB FoundationsOur 6 rocks - tB FoundationsWe focus on our colleague’s growth and support their personal development, through new experiences, training and development. Through the growth in new business and retention of our existing clients we will improve prots enabling us to expand further as a leading catering service provider.GROWTH - Advance, Develop, Learn, Succeed STRUCTURE - Framework, Productivity, Responsibility, StrengthIMAGE - Appearance, Consistent, High Standards, Perception TEAMWORK - Communication, Partnership, Support, UnitySATISFACTION - Achievement, Customer-Focused, Exceeding, Proud VISION - Dynamic, Effective, Succesful, UniqueThrough leadership we have created a strong organisational structure, which allows us to be agile and able to respond to efciently and innovatively to an ever-changing environment. We are fully committed at every level.We pride ourselves on truly being bespoke. Our aim is to exceed both our client’s and customer’s expectations through our team, who have the responsibility and drive to make things happen. By focusing on our big rocks, we will ensure we remain on our journey to move us closer to our vision; excelling in everything we do through being innovative, brave, caring and supportive.On this journey we will see happy smiling people. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our food is the highest quality, fresh and highly appetizing, and that we consistently produce these high standards.The Talkington Bates image is continued through our food presentation and the appearance of our restaurants, and focusing on the smallest detail ensures our image is maintained at its best.Our teams take inspiration from geese in ight; working together gives a 70% increase in ying range!We carry this message of teamwork throughout our business, encouraging, supporting and communicating with each other to reach our personal and business goals.

We are constantly innovating across all areas of our service delivery, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.Taking inspiration from high streets across the globe and putting our own unique spin on each and every plate.Maximise your working day with our specially created and nutritionally tuned meals that focus on health, mind and body.Putting health and sustainable dishes at the forefront. With dishes based on a diverse range of plantbased proteins, a varied range of wholegrains, legumes, fruit and vegetables. New dishes each week to celebrate the different cultures and speciality cuisines from our team and our customers.Traditional Gambian & Senegal dishes are made with a Yassa marinade created by a West African Chef, inspired by her grandmother’s recipes and is made using fresh limes and chillies.Authentic Italian Style Pizza & Pasta dishes cooked to order with gusto, lovingly garnished with fresh herbs and making a difference with associated charities too!Traditional Paella served from a giant gas red pan, cooked up with Mediterranean spices and garnished with fresh herbs and served with a sunny smile.Take a new culinary journey! Each event’s menu features diverse themes, offering avors from various regions and exciting, experimental fusion concepts.Celebrate the diverse avours and styles of one of the most important meals ofthe day!

MARKETING YOUR SITEA variety of noodles served with a mix of avours or broths. Ramen, Udon or Glass? Which noodle would you choose? Whether we’re talking Pho with your own made broth or Ramen with Tofu and Gyozas, with plenty of choice in the Oodles world of Noodles!Experience the vibrant avors inspired by street food from around the world. These dishes offer a variety of hot, handheld options, conveniently served in wraps, artisan rolls, or atbreads. The choice is yours. Let’s hit the StrEat!BrandingOur in-house Marketing Studio creates a unique brand for your staff restaurant which is consistent with your site and company ethos.MICROSITESWe create bespoke websites for our staff restaurants; featuring the menus, latest news, events and hospitality bookings.IN PRINTOur in-house Marketing Studio creates bespoke printed materials for each site, featuring both site specic and company wide events.MOBILE APPSWe employ direct to customer marketing via till connected mobile apps, keeping your team informed of the latest promotions, discounts & events in their restaurant alongside a full loyalty scheme.• Our marketing team will work alongside chefs to create be-spoke materials where required to meet your event’s needs. This can include concept days, nutritional events, wellness and sustainability events and chef days such as workshops. • The fun doesn’t stop there... follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and see what our sites have been up to!

We take pride in continuously improving the employee experience, exploring, and adding initiatives on an on-going basis to ensure our team members are provided with a caring, supportive environment that inspires and enables them to be the best they can be. We have outlined below some examples to evidence this ethos and approach below:Team WelfareCommitment to wellbeingThe Charter for Employers Positive About Mental Health recognises employers who are committed to supporting mentalhealth at work.We are committed to enabling our team members to continuously grow and develop their skillsets and knowledge;with ongoing training and development opportunitiessuch as Apprenticeships.We recognise that the success of our business is dependent on our People – their level of engagement, fullment and well-being is the driver of our commercial success and we want our people to be happy and proud to be part of the TB community!We place huge importance on being a responsible, community-centered organisation and in line with our people-centric, “humanity-based” culture, we ensure our workforce is diverse where equality and inclusivity are top of the agenda.The nature of our business allows us to offer a variety of work patterns and we take full advantage of this to ensure wherever possible we full on the needs of our team members in relation to work/life balance.Staff development, career progression and trainingEngagement InitiativesA Diverse, Equal & Inclusive Work CultureFlexibility & Work-life balanceTB CommunityTB CommunityEmployee ForumEmployee ForumVolunteer members of the TB Community Employee Forum will meet both face-to-face or via teams quarterly, to discuss a mix of topics, generally highlighted by the group, to benet and grow our TB Community. This can cover subjects such as Mental Health, Our community, foundations, our nominated charity and more.

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of Apprenticeships within TalkingtonBates! This exciting initiative has huge benets for our team members enabling skill development, career progression and also for the Company in relation to attracting and retaining talented employees, boosting productivity, and of course ultimately benetting our Clients! The Programs are run by HIT Training in collaboration with TB, with whom we have a long-standing relationship and are an award-winning supplier.The Apprenticeship programs will include both on-the-job and “classroom” training, as well as attendance at Chef Academy masterclasses and culinary showcase workshops. Areas of expertise covered include Bakery, Patisserie and Desserts, Bread and dough, Foraging and fermentation, Game and offal, Nose to tail butchery, Shellsh and sh, Vegan and vegetarian, as well as Brand standards, Leadership and communication, Menu planning and costings. We are excited to launch this valuable initiative as it endorses one of TB’s most important “Big Rocks”; the constant development of our people!Emily is inspired by her rst chef Paul R, she loves baking but also loves making curries. Emily started on 14th March 2016 and has been with TB 8 years as CA. She passed her training 28th July 2020 as Commis Chef Level 2.Zoe’s favorite dish is Tarragon Chicken. Initially, she wasn’t particularly interested in cooking, but over the years, one chef, Neil, helped spark a passion for it. With Neil’s guidance, Zoe not only developed a love for cooking but also honed her skills. After 19 years with TalkingtonBates, she continues to enjoy what she’s learned from her boss and mentor.DEVELOPING ATALENTED TEAMOn the job trainingOur APPRENTICESHIPS INCLUDE...classroom trainingCHEF ACADEMY MASTERCLASSESWORKING ALONGSIDE INDUSTRY EXPERTSrun byHear from our Apprenticeship graduates

OUR APPROACH TO yOUR IN-HOUSE DINING & HOSPITALITY1 2 3 4 5Fresh FoodThe heart of our business. We enrich the workplace experience with nutritious food crafted from quality ingredients.Setting trends with our hunger to surprise & delight. Exploring food and transforming the way we eat in the workplace.We believe in creating long-term partnerships with our clients to clearly establish ourselves as the perfect t in every aspect of our service delivery.We always deliver our promises to clients, staff and suppliers alike & deliver on our own projected nances.A short-line management structure ensures decisions get made quickly and efciently. This agility allows us to deliver a complete bespoke solution.Innovation Partnerships Trust & Integrity Independently Owned

MEET OUR CREATIVE TEAMJANICE TALKINGTONPaul CookeJACK WILKINSONCAROLINE DETROYJAMIE HIGGS & ANNA IDZIASZCZYKPaul Bates• Front of house & HR Specialist within hotels and commercial establishments• Lead on FOH presentation and marketing• Coaching, training and development programmes• Springboard Charity Patron• Extensive industry experience and expertise• Focused on delivering value• Passionate about food quality and customer service• Lead his team to deliver ‘our promise’• Experienced team coach• Accomplished chef with over 12 years of experience• Works collaboratively with Chef Managers across the business• Continuously pushes food innovation, keeping on top of industry trends and even setting a few• Excellent mentor & motivator, available as a resource to all Chef Managers• Highly skilled food operations professional with a wealth of experience• Will support, coach and lead the on-site team to integrate into TB systems• Continually review and refresh the presentation and food offering• Jamie and Anna are our Hospitality specialists and are an extension of our regional and London team members, supporting the local teams with planning, production and event management• Chef trained in Boodles London• Food collaboration with Executive Chefs• Financial Lead• Recognised Industry Panelist• Competition JudgeCo-founderManaging directorChef directorSenior Operations ManagerHospitality TeamCo-founder

Our corporate socialresponsibilityAt Talkington Bates, we are proud to announce our recent accomplishments in gaining a prestigious B Corp accreditation and ISO 9001 and 14001 certications from the British Assessment Bureau. These achievements underscore our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and quality. These new accreditations from the British Assessment Bureau and B-Corp validate our ongoing efforts to operate with integrity and a deep sense of responsibility towards our the planet. They provide our clients and partners with the assurance that Talkington Bates is a trusted, sustainable, and high-quality catering service provider.We are excited about the future and committed to maintaining these high standards. We will continue to innovate and improve, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value while making a positive impact.Achieving B-Corp certication is a testament to our dedication to balancing prot with purpose. This certication is awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. At Talkington Bates, we have always believed in doing business differently, where our impact on society and the environment is as signicant as our nancial success.The rigorous B-Corp assessment evaluated our operations across various domains, including teams, sites, community, environment, and customers. This certication aligns perfectly with our mission to provide not just exceptional catering services but also to contribute positively to the world around us. Being a B-Corp certied company means we are legally required to consider the impact of our decisions on our employees, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.We assess and identify new or emerging CSR themes that could impact our business or be impacted by our business on an ongoing basis. The following are the CSR responsibilities we have identied as the most relevant to our business and clients:• Reducing CO2 emissions through our activities and in our supply chain• Minimising the environmental impacts of our operations• Reducing food waste• Where possible, removing plastic and disposables from our sites• Reducing paper consumption• Highlighting the provenance of our food• Supporting our selected charities on a regular basis• Working alongside our suppliers to deliver the best produce• Ensuring our staff are supported whilst at work and have training opportunities• Investing in our people• Bringing innovation to our clients• Acting in the best interest of our clients• Promoting diversity, equality and inclusion• Ensuring a work/life balance for our team• Promoting a culture of transparency and ethical behaviour• Advocating the use of technology to ensure food safety legislation is met• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our staff, customers and clientsENVIRONMENTALSOCIALETHICAL

fundraisingfundraisers/events• Previous fundraisers have included Macmillan Coffee Mornings, sponsored treks, walks, runs and numerous bake sales on site• We are more than happy to support any members of our team should they have a fundraising idea, to bring their idea to fruition• For our latest fundraising event, our team will be entering a 15k Tough Mudder Race. Use the QR Code to the right to go to our JustGiving page. All funds raised to go to Great Ormond Street HospitalAs a family-owned business we are proud and excited to support Great Ormond Street Hospital with fundraising to treat so many courageous children.Our Co-Founder Janice Talkington has experienced the amazing work the team at GOSH do, day in day out to support her grandchildren.We have since had story’s shared with us of our clients children having amazing care from GOSH, so for us it’s an inspirational cause.The money raised by our teams will go towards the target required for the new children’s cancer Centre.Our Tough Mudder TeamHard at workTraining

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