By Hibernian FC

The Club will receive an eight-figure sum over a nine-year term from Elior, who was selected as the Stadium caterer following a rigorous process.

Elior, who are also the contract caterers at Murrayfield, will work closely with the Club to deliver innovation around retail brands, a fan zone for pre-and post-match entertainment, seven different matchday hospitality experiences and non-matchday hospitality and events.

In what was a competitive, thorough process, Elior were the stand-out tender as we look to offer supporters the best-in-class experience around the Stadium.

Over the summer, there’s been an extensive amount of work at Easter Road, as the Club looks to offer one of the best hospitality experiences in Scotland. With that in mind, Elior has designed a menu focused on sharing the best of Scottish produce.

Alongside this, service will be at the heart of the supporter journey in kiosk and hospitality areas, and they share similar sustainability and social values and will support Hibs’ ‘Greenest Club in Scotland’ campaign.

On the deal, Hibernian FC Chief Executive Ben Kensell commented: “We are delighted to be working with Elior as our catering partner; it’s a really significant deal for this Football Club, one that allows us to grow our club-controlled income and offer supporters one of the best hospitality and kiosk experiences in Scotland, as we look to improve the match day experience for fans.

“Off the pitch, we are moving the club forward, especially through the new hospitality areas. Whilst making sure they’re of the highest standard, we have ensured the Club’s rich heritage and values are also reflected through the new dining environment.

“The food and service Elior will provide is pivotal to delivering an elevated match day experience for our supporters, and we can’t wait to showcase this when we kick-off our home league campaign against Hearts.”

Kenny Finlayson, Managing Director, Elior added: “This contract has been awarded at a critical moment for Hibernian FC as they complete their hospitality area refurbishments. We’re immensely proud to be working with the Club to take their guest dining to the next level.

"Operational excellence, guest experience and carefully curated food are at the heart of everything we do.”

Elior is one of the world’s leading operators in contract catering and has become a benchmark player in the industry.

They will commence catering in the kiosks around Easter Road on Saturday for our first competitive game of the season as we take on Clyde in the Premier Sports Cup.

The brand-new hospitality offering will be available from our first home league game of the season (Hearts on Sunday 7 August) onwards.

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