AwardedAwarded 25 August 2026
RBGKEW1530 - Catering Services Wakehurst
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · Local or regional public body
In brief
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew awarded catering work to Company of Cooks (CH&Co) on 25 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £17,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking Tenders for the provision of our Day Visitor Catering at Wakehurst which comprises the operation of three fixed catering outlets, namely Seeds Café, Stables Kitchen and Stables Pantry, together with provision of mobile catering within the grounds of Wakehurst.
The contract will operate on a fully commercial concession basis wherein the appointed Caterer shall pay a percentage of sales turnover to the Client by way of a turnover-based commission supported by a fixed annual minimum guaranteed sum
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Company of Cooks (CH&Co) 4 bids received | £4,829,000 | Awarded 25 August 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 020231-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 080982-2026
About the buyer
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens KewLast 12 months
Procurements
58Awards
38Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Company of Cooks (CH&Co)1 contract
- Searcy Tansley & Company Ltd1 contract
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From notice 020231-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.