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Mount Charles Utilises Robotics With Catering Services

Posted on: January 18th, 2022 by Stephen Mackie

The growth in use of robotics in the recent past has been largely seen in our healthcare and cleaning services, however the technology available with regards to catering services has not sat idle recently.

Smart technology within catering services has previously been seen in the likes of high-tech ovens, dishwashers and other kitchen gadgets. However, Mount Charles will now be taking things further with the implementation of unmanned retail stores in remote catering sites for example. As well as a more sophisticated version of micro-markets including elements of robotic technology. These options will allow clients to provide a catering service in challenging circumstances following the pandemic with new patterns of footfall in the office as a result of trends such as home and hybrid working.

Mount Charles will of course remain a ‘people business’ first and foremost, however the technology will allow the organisation to provide options for all of the marketplace depending on the niche needs of clients on an individual basis. From Mount Charles’s perspective, the technology allows the business to operate a 24/7 facility on what was perhaps an otherwise uneconomic catering site. The demand for our vending services has exploded post pandemic, so it’s fitting to now offer a more sophisticated version of vending in the traditional sense. These new self-serve units provide everything from hot and cold drinks to regenerated meals and snacks depending on what the client and team members on site are interested in.

If you would like to hear more about our range of robotic driven services please contact info@mountcharles.com

Mount Charles Sister Company CRAFT Event Co Announces National Museums Catering Contract

Posted on: December 14th, 2021 by Stephen Mackie

Mount Charles Group’s brand new sister company CRAFT Event Co announces its first major catering contract win with a three-year partnership with National Museums NI.

CRAFT Event Co has vast previous experience in bespoke weddings, tailored events and café solutions. With regards to National Museums, the team will provide the food and beverage offering at The Ulster Museum, Ulster Folk Museum and Ulster Transport Museum.

Included in the remit of the partnership will be Ulster Museum’s Wynn & Pym restaurant, the quaint Ballycultra Tearooms at Ulster Folk Museum and Cultra Manor, the beautiful dedicated hospitality venue. Planning is currently taking place for expansion of the catering offering at The Ulster Transport Museum.

Head of Experience and Enterprise at National Museums NI, Brona Moffett said: “We look forward to working with Craft Event Co to continually enhance our hospitality offering. The creativity and expertise of its team will also allow us to transform weddings and corporate events in our stunning spaces.”

Director of CRAFT Event Co, Jamie Henderson added: “We’re excited to be working to create a unique hospitality offering that will transform the way visitors enjoy food and drink at three of the province’s best-known museums.”

“Food provenance will be at the centre of our service delivery, offering a taste of Northern Ireland to local visitors and also those who come from further afield. We will reflect the uniqueness and warmth of the Northern Irish welcome, ensuring that the food offering is a key part of the overall museum experience.”

“The skillset of our team will transform National Museums NI’s events offering too by introducing a high-quality dining experience that will appeal to weddings and corporate events too. All of us at Craft Event Co. look forward to welcoming people to each of the museums over the coming weeks.”

Gavin Annon, Director of Sales & Marketing, said: “Our sister company Craft Event Co is the perfect fit for National Museums NI. It has built a strong reputation across Northern Ireland thanks to its commitment to customer service and hygiene standards, quality in food and creativity.”

We look forward to developing our relationship with National Museums Northern Ireland and providing an excellent service to all of our customers across the venues. For more information on our catering services or to speak to a team member please get in touch.

Three individuals pictured outside Ulster Museum, one is a chef holding a dish of food

From Left to Right: Brona Moffet (Head of Experience and Enterprise at National Museums NI), Sean McCann (Chef & Director at CRAFT Event Co), Gavin Annon (Director of Sales & Marketing at Mount Charles Group).