MCA HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2025

For more than forty years, AlixPartners has helped businesses around the world respond quickly and decisively to their most critical challenges—circumstances as diverse as urgent performance improvement, accelerated transformation, complex restructuring and risk mitigation.

These are the moments when everything is on the line—a sudden shift in the market, an unexpected performance decline, a time-sensitive deal, a fork-in-the-road decision. But it’s not what we do that makes a difference, it’s how we do it.

Tackling situations when time is of the essence is part of our DNA—so we adopt an action-oriented approach at all times. We work in small, highly qualified teams with specific industry and functional expertise, and we operate at pace, moving quickly from analysis to implementation. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients until the job is done, and only measure our success in terms of the results we deliver.

Our approach enables us to help our clients confront and overcome truly future-defining challenges. We partner with you to make the right decisions and take the right actions. And we are right by your side.

When it really matters.

Since 1728, Aspall has combined a love of traditional cyder-making with a passion for innovation. Clement Chevallier planted the first large-scale cyder orchards in Suffolk; seeing and exploring possibilities that others couldn’t. When all around him were planting cereal crops, he planted orchards and followed his instinct that the first cyder made in Suffolk would be a finer, lighter one for capturing the most of the bright easterly sun.

Known for its commitment to ‘cyder made finer’, Aspall’s range offers a crisp, dry flavour that embodies the distinct character of East Coast ciders. These unique qualities have helped make it the most popular premium tier cider across the country.

Brakes, a Sysco company, is Britain’s leading national broadline supplier delivering the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from its nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. It has the biggest range of award-winning products in foodservice.

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, the Brakes team is dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the land.

If you require an entire HVAC installation project-managed or an immediate response to a maintenance issue, we can help. We source the most sustainable products on the market and can advise you on site sustainability, installation, and ongoing lifetime maintenance.

With over 35,000 square feet of manufacturing space, we can work at short notice to meet your requirements.

By choosing Chapman Ventilation, you’re choosing an industry-leading business, with proven success in the hospitality sector.

Greene King has been crafting quality beers from its historic breweries in Bury St Edmunds and Dunbar for over 200 years.

The Westgate brewery, in Bury St Edmunds, has been the home of Greene King since 1799 and its leading cask ales are brewed here, including Greene King IPA and Abbot Ale, as well as a broad range of seasonal and speciality beers.

In 2022, Greene King launched its craft portfolio which included Level Head and Flint Eye. The brewer launched a further two craft IPAs last year, Hazy Day and Prior Life, which embody Britain’s eccentric past, but are designed for the modern-day drinker.

Lumina Intelligence inspires the global food, drink and nutrition sectors with deep, actionable insights powered by the world’s best analytics technology. Our products and services are used by brands and organisations in these fast moving and growing markets to support business planning, strategic marketing and new product development.

Pernod Ricard UK was established in 2001 and we have been creators of conviviality since then, dedicated to bringing you premium brands and unforgettable experiences. As members of the Pernod Ricard Group, world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, we are responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of our brands in the UK.

We offer an unrivalled portfolio of internationally recognised spirits, wines and champagnes, of which 19 are counted amongst the top 100 brands worldwide. Our brands include Absolut, Jameson, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Beefeater, Plymouth, Monkey 47, Malfy, KI NO BI, Italicus, Havana Club, Malibu, Kahlúa, Perrier-Jouët, G.H. Mumm, Brancott Estate wine from New Zealand, Campo Viejo from Spain, and Jacob’s Creek from Australia.

Giving Wiiings to People and Ideas. This drives us since 1987.

Inspired by functional drinks from East Asia, Dietrich Mateschitz founded Red Bull in the mid-1980s. He developed not only a new product but also a unique marketing concept and launched Red Bull Energy Drink in Austria on April 1, 1987. A completely new product category was born – energy drinks.

For nearly three years, from 1984 to 1987, Dietrich Mateschitz worked on the formula for Red Bull, the positioning of the brand, the packaging and the marketing concept.
On April 1, 1987, Red Bull Energy Drink was launched in Austria. A new product category was born: energy drinks.

As of the end of 2022, Red Bull employed 15,779 people in 175 countries (end 2021: 13,610 in 172 countries).
A total of 11.582 billion cans of Red Bull were sold worldwide in 2022, representing an increase of 18,1% against an already very successful 2021. Group turnover was up 23,9% from EUR 7.816 billion to EUR 9.684 billion.

In terms of sales, revenues and operating profit, the figures were up once again and represent the best in the company's history so far.
The main reasons for such positive figures include outstanding sales in almost all Red Bull markets, combined with extremely efficient cost management and the ongoing intensification of brand investment.

Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the
world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with over 46,000 restaurants and
merchants in more than 330 cities and cities across the UK and Ireland. From speciality local
favourites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has
what you want when you want it—with an average delivery time of 30 minutes.

Our specialist stock control, compliance auditing and profit advice solutions have been trusted by thousands of customers for over 125 years. Through a unique combination of audits, training and software, we help operators run their businesses as efficiently, effectively and profitably as possible.

Vita Mojo is the trusted partner for ambitious hospitality operators aiming to grow their
business. We're not just a tech solution. We're expert industry specialists, offering a unique
blend of cutting-edge software and tailored services at every level.

Our approach is rooted in real-world restaurant operations experience and refined at leading
hospitality brands worldwide, including Subway, YO!, LEON and GAIL's. We're here to
support businesses today and evolve as they grow.

Learn more at vitamojo.com

Britvic is the leading British soft drinks company, delighting consumers since 1938. With a rich heritage rooted in innovation and quality, Britvic has grown to become a prominent player in the global beverage industry. Their diverse portfolio includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Tango & J20 as well as those driving innovation and change in the industry like London Essence, Jimmy Iced Coffee and Plenish!

What sets Britvic's drinks apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence and taste. They meticulously source high-quality ingredients, ensuring that each product delivers a refreshing and satisfying experience. Britvic continually invests in cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, enhancing the purity and flavour of their beverages while reducing environmental impact.

Their drinks are renowned for their vibrant flavour’s, balanced sweetness, and innovative formulations. Whether it's a thirst-quenching fruit juice, a zesty carbonated drink, or a revitalising mixer, Britvic consistently delivers products that cater to diverse consumer preferences and occasions. This dedication to quality, combined with a passion for crafting delightful beverages, makes Britvic's drinks a preferred choice for millions worldwide.

For multi-location restaurant businesses who struggle to achieve operational and financial consistency, Nory is the only AI-powered, all-in-one restaurant operating system that guides front-line teams to increase operational performance and profitability.

Our mission is to grow the restaurant industry - by providing teams with the tools and technology to take control of their operations, profitability and destiny. Nory is uniquely designed to drive performance gains on the top two P&L cost lines; Cost of Goods (COGs) and Cost of Labour (COL). We embed AI and decision intelligence into the core operational workflows that drive COGs and COL. This intelligence ensures that decision making is data based and consistent, which in turn drives more consistent operational and financial performance. Nory provides 360° visibility over restaurants' operational and financial performance, and guides front-line teams to improve profit margins.

Nory’s impact is evident in its work across the UK, and Ireland, having partnered with the likes of the Jamie Oliver Group and Roasting Plant Coffee. Nory has also proven to reduce restaurant costs by almost 20% and increase EBITDA by over 50%.

“The industry is facing challenges and complexities like never before. Operators don’t want more tools and apps that digitise every micro-workflow; they need technology that can give them real control over their business, profitability and destiny. This is why Nory is on a mission to help systemise success for the restaurant industry and to stack the odds in their favour.” Conor Sheridan, CEO and Founder of Nory

To learn more about how Nory can help your business operate more efficiently and achieve your growth ambitions, please visit https://nory.ai/

Sona is the next-generation workforce management solution for large frontline operators, where consumer grade design is matched by AI-driven decision making.

Combining end-to-end WFM functionality - including Scheduling, Time & Attendance, HR and Payroll - with truly intelligent AI capabilities, Sona enables real-time actionable insights geared towards driving revenue and increasing employee satisfaction.