Elior Dragons Den Meet the Chef & Buyer

Elior is a world leader in contract catering and hospitality services, operating in sectors, such as workplace, health and social care, stadia and attractions and heritage sites.

Feb 13, 2025

Market development

Venue: Ibrox, Glasgow.

Elior is a world leader in contract catering and hospitality services, operating in sectors, such as workplace, health and social care, stadia and attractions and heritage sites.

The Elior Group has a strong business footprint in Europe (France, Italy & Spain), USA, India and the UK, managing commercial brands Elior, Lexington, Caterplus, Taylor Shaw and Edwards and Blake in the domestic market. In Scotland, Elior has a growing business, and is proud to work with a number of high-profile stadia clients such as Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Rangers Football Club and Hibernian Football Club, as well as Aberdeen Art Gallery and The James Hutton Institute.

The Opportunity

Elior is dedicated to driving innovation, enhancing provenance and creating long-term sustainable growth through supply chain partnerships. To this end, the business is seeking progressive and innovative Scottish suppliers to partner during the next phase of its growth.

Working in collaboration with Scotland Food & Drink, Elior will host a Dragons Den Meet the Chef/Buyer where pre-selected Scottish producers will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of key decision makers from across the business.

This opportunity is open to all Scottish food and drink producers with ambition to supply Elior in Scotland and the scale to grow.

Supply Criteria

      • Suppliers must be accredited with SALSA, BRC or an equivalent technical standard
      • Products must be fit for purpose in a foodservice application
      • Suppliers must be able to deliver stock direct or to a central distribution point in Scotland managed by Elior’s route to market partner - Bidfood
      • Suppliers must sign up to Elior's Responsible Sourcing Charter

 

Elior is looking for the following products and is also open to exploring innovation and creative ideas that may enhance the customer experience on site with clients.

      • Dairy & Cheese, Processed Meats & Deli, High-end Pies & Slices, Sausages, Tea & Coffee Solutions, Preserves, Tablet, Fudge, Chocolates & Confectionary, Soft Drinks, No/Low Alcohol, Spirits & Beer (including on-trend options), Plant-based/Vegan and Gluten Free
      • Innovation that could add a point of difference to the menu
      • Experiential solutions that may offer theatre to the dining experience

 

How to register

 

To register your interest, please complete the below application form.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 17th January 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified at least 7 days in advance of the event. Further information to follow. 

 

Cost

 

Scotland Food & Drink member FREE

Regional Food Group member £100

Non member £150

Questions should be emailed to: meetthebuyer@foodanddrink.scot

 

Register

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