It's the 27th July 2011 and we cannot believe it is one year to
go until team Amadeus will be in full swing at the 2012 Olympics! A
lot of people have been asking exactly what we will be doing at the
Olympic Park so here are some interesting facts...
- Amadeus' contract is for Olympic Park North and the contract
covers both the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. Olympic
Park North is home to the velodrome, the basketball arena, BMX
circuit, wheelchair tennis at Eton Manor, handball and hockey
arenas, as well as the common domain park areas.
- All catering in Olympic Park North will be led by our Executive
Head Chef, Neil Ashton.
- We will be operating two distinct catering zones for the
public, which include a bar, restaurantsand concession units, as
well as catering for the athletes, team & technical officials,
the workforce, volunteers, some of the press and the IOC / IPC
- We will be operating approximately 90 concession units plus
restaurant facilities that are open to the general public.
- Amadeus will be procuring through locally and ethically-sourced
suppliers, boosting the region's revenue streams and employment
opportunities.
- As part of LOCOGs objectives for healthier, greener and cleaner
games we will ensure zero waste to landfill. We firmly believe we
have a responsibility and obligation to our customers, communities
and region.
Amadeus will be feeding various groups including:
- The IOC/IPC - Including members of the International Olympic
Committee and International Paralympic Committee, to marketing
partners, personnel from future Host Cities, and their Guests
(including VIPs, dignities and world leaders).
- Workforce - Numerous volunteers and workers who comprise the
workforce responsible for making the Games happen. From
logistics to security, ball boys to technicians, the Games
could not take place without them.
- For the volunteers: a meal while on duty is essential to
their well-being and for the critical services they provide.
- Ticket holders - Spectators are the largest group of catering
customers, with many thousand spectators expected at Olympic
Park North each day. It is crucial that their expectations for
their 'once in a lifetime' experience are exceeded, both through
great sporting action and also the highest quality food
available at affordable prices.
We can't wait!