, principal is an independent consultant with approaching 25 years experience in the catering and commercial business industry in catering operations and consultancy.
Prior to forming kendrick hobbs in 2004 his experience in the industry includes hands-on periods and management roles in cafés, restaurants, contract catering, pubs/bars and within event catering.
Kendrick Hobbs is a trusted, focused, specialist and innovative business with integrity providing independent practical advice on catering in commercial & captive markets.
Kendrick Hobbs is a trusted and innovative catering consultancy.
Experienced and independent we are relied upon by esteemed arts, commercial and public sector organisations.
We are uniquely placed to advise how best to plan, setup, design, organise and manage catering operations in theatres, visitor attractions, historic houses, music halls, museums and galleries.
Much of Kendrick Hobbs’ work is team based with appraisal of, development or regeneration of catering in precious buildings and places. As such we are required to provide well conceived and commercially astute information as to how catering can be delivered to suit a broad range of end users.
Across these projects, which will jointly commit some £150,000,000 of investment, Kendrick Hobbs is supporting a range of commercial, charitable Trust and public sector Client bodies and their appointed professional teams. We are executing a combination of management/business consulting and design development support. In all cases we are providing a rounded approach and creative lateral thinking with commercial aims.
We used Kendrick Hobbs for an independent review of our catering operations at Sage Gateshead. Mark provided clear, honest and no-nonsense advice, leading us into making the best decision for the organisation. With his wealth of industry knowledge, Mark was a fundamental player through our tender process – and it was clear his opinion is widely respected in the industry.
Mark has worked with Turner Contemporary at various points in our development, including planning for the future design and operation of the catering offer prior to opening, and in leading a tender process helping us to identify and appoint a catering operator to work with us on site. Mark has always provided excellent support, really understanding Turner Contemporary, helping to ensure the appointment of a suitable catering partner.
Mark Hobbs has worked with the Bluecoat trading company board since its inception. The group had a challenging task of turning around a failing catering operation and Mark’s very wide-ranging experience and clear insight into the levers that needed to be turned produced an excellent result. Mark sticks with a problem until it is solved, contributing consistently to find solutions.
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