Catering Services at Witton Park - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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    "description": "Blackburn with Darwen Brough Council (BwD) seeks an experienced operator to provide refreshment to users of Witton Park. \nThe successful Contractor must deliver a quality approach, working with Park Management.\n\u2022\tWe require a Contractor who will contribute to the appeal of the park.\n\u2022\tA Contractor who delivers a quality offer with Healthy Recipes, including Recipe for Health Award, compliance with BwD Food Alliance Pledge, and who will promote the venue as a breast-feeding friendly place as part of the \u201dBreast Feeding Friendly Borough\u201d initiative.\n\u2022\tSourcing \u0026 promoting local produce wherever possible.\n\u2022\tAccredited by Taste of Lancashire.\n\u2022\tFresh homemade food.\n\u2022\tWelcoming and friendly experience.\n\u2022\tAlways providing a vegetarian selection.\n\u2022\tAlways providing a selection attractive to children.\n\u2022\tMeet dietary requirements and have a full understanding of allergy legislation.\n\u2022\tEmphasis on quality rather than an extensive range.\nFull operating practices will be discussed and agreed with the successful contractor, they will include:\n\u2022\tStorage of catering products and delivery crates must not be in public spaces.\n\u2022\tThe caf\u00e9 kitchen, preparation and storage areas are visible to the public therefore highest standards of hygiene (including awareness of contamination around allergies), tidiness and professionalism must be maintained at all times.\n\u2022\tOpportunity to provide catering for any bookings in the sports arena and gym and 3G pitches. \n\u2022\tMinimum opening hours will apply during the parks opening hours and during events. This includes Bank Holidays.\n\u2022\tToilet provision \u2013 day to day management \u0026 maintenance of outdoor toilet facilities.",
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