From 1 January 2026, the new in-house model will apply
across Olympia’s Heritage Halls, the upcoming International Convention Centre,
and the premium lounge, The Addison. The move aims to support a more integrated
and elevated culinary experience for event organisers and guests.
Under Legends Global’s culinary and hospitality leadership, the in-house
operation will deliver a refreshed approach focused on British provenance,
locally sourced seasonal ingredients and sustainability. The transition also
includes a full refresh of retail and catering units across the Grand Hall and
National Hall.
From early January, visitors will see the introduction
of new premium dining concepts, including Chicken Shack, It’s A Wrap, Bowl Me
Over and London Kitchen. To support the expanded culinary strategy, a new
Executive Chef will be appointed in the coming months to lead the evolving food
and beverage offer.
“Our top priority at Olympia is to enhance the customer experience at every touchpoint. Moving food and beverage in-house, under Legends Global, will help us achieve exactly that,” said Rob Colegate, Food & Beverage Director at Olympia Events. “This new in-house model allows us to further elevate our food and beverage offer, providing a broader range of high-quality and premium options for our customers across our Heritage Halls, new ICC and premium lounge, The Addison.”
He added that the change provides greater flexibility
and creative control, ensuring the food and beverage experience evolves in line
with the scale and diversity of events hosted at Olympia.
“Legends Global’s expansion into the London market continues at pace and the
addition of Olympia to the portfolio is something that we are very proud of,” said Stephen Cooper, SVP of Food
& Beverage (Europe) at Legends Global. “Its 2026 opening is going to be game changing
for live events and entertainment in London, which means the culinary offering
will be setting a new standard, too.”
Legends Global operates venue hospitality and food and
beverage services across major venues in Europe and the UK, including arenas,
sports venues and racecourses. The company has recently expanded its in-house
food and beverage operations across several high-profile venues, reinforcing
its focus on integrated hospitality delivery.
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