MEDIA RELEASE
16 October 2009
Epicure to showcase New Zealand food and wine with Parliament catering contract
Epicure Catering today announced it had been successful in securing the catering contract for New Zealand Parliament.
Epicure Catering, a subsidiary of the Spotless Group, will offer a fine dining experience for the Members of Parliament
in the Bellamy’s Dining area, Members Dining Room, and Ministerial Dining Room.
Four additional dining areas - Copperfield’s Cafe, Oliver’s Café, Beanhive, and Pickwick Bar– will offer a casual dining
experience.
Catering and event management services will be provided for parliamentary and non-parliamentary functions.
Managing Director of Spotless, Mr Jo Farnik, said dignitaries visiting Parliament would experience a menu showcasing the
very best produce and wines from all regions of New Zealand.
“We are very proud to be able to promote New Zealand food through our Epicure brand,” he said.
“The Epicure food philosophy of using only fresh, local, seasonal produce that is environmentally sustainable was very
much in line with The Parliamentary Service’s request for proposal.”
“Parliament is a prestigious location and it is an opportunity for Spotless to showcase food that is inspired,
beautifully presented and local,” Mr Farnik said.
Erik Boom will head up the Epicure catering team as Parliamentary Catering Manager. He brings with him extensive
experience catering for fixed locations and large international events.
The New Zealand Parliament contract is for an initial period of five years. The contract commences on Monday, 19th
October.
Spotless has a well established presence in Wellington, holding catering contracts with the Reserve Bank, headquarters
for New Zealand Defence and Police forces, as well as Westpac Stadium.
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