Sticking to its ethos of using local produce and seasonal menus, KUDOS will provide services for both match and non-match days, all retail premises such as the HD1 café, as well as catering for all conferences and events held at the stadium and surrounding stadium-run facilities.
Having already teamed up with local supplier Jones Pies – a family-run baker and pie maker – they will create a selection of special match-day pies, including beef and potato, steak and ale, and chicken curry, to feature alongside its main food offering.
Gareth Davies, managing director of The John Smith’s Stadium said: “Flexibility and a willingness to move away from standard practices within the stadium catering sector was key to us working with KUDOS on our future plans. KUDOS are a Michelin star business with an attention to detail and a great work ethic which fits exactly with our philosophy at the stadium.
“They [KUDOS] are committed to minimising their environmental impact, and are proud supporters of using local and British produce to provide a sustainable catering service, which was something that also appealed to the stadium partners.”
Senior partner of KUDOS, Jon Pryce added: “We’re thrilled to have been selected by KSDL. Being an independent British retail and hospitality provider allows us to build a personal and tailored experience that suits the demands of the two successful sports clubs at the stadium.
“The stadium is on the verge of significant expansion including the construction of a new hotel to compliment the growth of the existing facilities which will certainly add value to the non-match day offering, allowing the stadium to be classed as the leading conference and events destination in West Yorkshire.”