ENERGY CATERING

A contemporary approach to onshore and offshore catering built on our heritage.

For over 40 years, we’ve created delicious, vibrant and nourishing meals to feed thousands of workers who are away from family and friends, often in challenging environments.

We understand the vital role that mealtimes play in supporting the health and wellbeing of our customers and we believe that our meals should be a highlight in every working day.  

Our menus are inspired by wonderful local produce, incorporating traditional favourites, global themes and the latest food trends. They are skillfully prepared and presented by our chefs for maximum flavour and visual impact. For us, every dining experience is an event to be savoured.

Two pieces of mackerel sit on a blue speckled plate, next to a salad of lettuce, tomato and radish

HIGH STREET STYLE FOOD ON AND OFFSHORE

We’re proud to have raised the bar on offshore catering, with an offer built on consumer insight and market trends.

Our menus are designed to meet contemporary tastes and dishes are presented to give the wow factor. We host regular themed events to ensure our offshore customers don’t miss out on the occasions being celebrated back home. 

Onshore, we apply the same dedication and professionalism to our food offer, providing customers with a range of appetising concepts that mirror what is available on the high street.

We use ingredients from carefully selected suppliers, including a number of partners located in the North East of Scotland.  

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PROUD SUPPORTERS OF LOCAL PRODUCE

We’re passionate ambassadors of the very best produce from the regions we operate in and proactively seek outstanding local producers and suppliers who share the environmental, social and governance values that underpin everything we do. It makes our food taste extra special, makes our customers proud of their region and has a positive environmental and social impact too.

Our partners include Amity Fish Company who supply us with MSC accredited haddock and cod, Rora Dairy organic farm and Mackintosh of Glendaveny with their range of rapeseed oils.

Going one step further, we’ve invested in The Artisan Grower, a farm based in rural Grampian that uses sustainable techniques to grow a range of heritage crops for our contracts.

OFFERS UNDERPINNED BY SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION

Our culinary team is led by our multi-award-winning culinary director, Graham Singer. Graham and his team deliver product and recipe innovation, with a focus on enhancing health and sustainability in line with our Climate Net Zero 2030 commitment.

Sustainable options include our plant-forward burgers and sausages developed in partnership with Grants of Speyside, bang bang cauliflower poke, a plant-forward dish using ingredients that often go to waste.

Many of our recipes use micro-cresses and greens grown in hydroponic units without pesticides and using 95% less water than traditional growing methods.

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A COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Our offshore customers live and work on site meaning we have an important role to play in their wellbeing. Our registered nutritionists work with our chefs to design a healthy, enticing food offer.

Healthier dishes are integrated into main menus to nudge customers towards these choices. They include extensive plant-forward options and healthier desserts using fruit, and sometimes vegetables too! 

We provide wellbeing guidance and resources to support customer decision making, including workshops, client events and information via webinars and our Wellness Magazine.

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EXTENSIVE CULINARY EXPERTISE

Our chefs are supported by a talented and experienced team, including executive chefs, our culinary director and our registered nutritionists.   

We invest in training and development for our culinary teams and offer a range of foodservice and hospitality apprenticeships at all levels.

Our chefs regularly enter competitions to improve their skills and confidence in the kitchen. These include Compass Chef of the Year, HRC Salon Culinaire and even the Culinary Olympics!