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The Event

Within this state of the art sporting venue, guests in attendance will experience the following:-

Welcome and Keynote speech:  Jon Davies, CEO, Levy UK will deliver ain inspirational keynote speech providing an overview of the stadium business within Levy and how it fits in with the Compass operation. 

Inspiring insight:  the event will begin with an inspirational session looking at global food and drink trends

Exclusive Drinks and Canape Reception:  Enjoy the stunning surroundings within the exciting and sophisticated East Quarter Level 2.  With amazing views of the pitch there will be plenty of opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and form new business relationships

Three-Course Lunch:  Guests will enjoy a mouth-watering three-course lunch prepared by Mark Reynolds, Executive Chef at Tottenham Hotspur and Chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs, whilst enjoying the stunning surroundings within the stadium.

Post Lunch Address:  After lunch, Mark will inspire the audience with interesting and enlightening facts about the catering and hospitality side of the stadium in addition to some anecdotal stories.

Behind the Scenes Tour:  Step behind-the-scenes with an exclusive VIP tour experience like no other.  Embark on a journey through some of the most iconic and unseen areas of this world-class venue including the state-of-the-art kitchens and catering facilities.  Walk through the changing rooms, down the tunnel and out onto the 62,850-seat stadium to experience the matchday magic for yourself. 

Tickets are strictly limited to 150 guests so book early to avoid disappointment.

Meet Our Speakers

Jon Davies, CEO, Levy

Jon joined the Compass Group family in 2014, became Managing Director of Levy UK + Ireland in 2018 and CEO in 2024. His interest in all things culinary and hospitality, coupled with his love of sport and entertainment, makes this the perfect role for him. Jon’s commitment for the planet and leading the industry into a more sustainable future is steadfast. He is passionate about collaborating with like-minded suppliers and partnering with clients to join Levy’s quest of minimising environmental footprint and having a positive social impact.

Jon says the best part of his job is working with great people in the Levy team, and the variety of working with such prestigious venues throughout the UK and beyond. 

Mark Reynolds, Executive Head Chef, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Having started his Career in his father’s pub Mark soon learned the love for the industry and started a career at Hilton working at the Famous Park Lane Hotel, the Langham and the launch of Six Hilton Nationals over a 4-year period. Mark has gone on to run some of the biggest sporting venues in the world including the National Stadium Wembley, the opening of the Emirates Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur’ss state of the art stadium and more recently into a regional role looking after the O2, The Oval, Chelsea, Brentford, Tottenham and the Goodwood estate.

Now with over 35 years of experience in the industry, Mark loves to keep progressing; delivering new and exciting methods and techniques of ways of doing things and incorporating this into his food.

During Marks career, he’s had the pleasure of cooking for many public figures including, British Royalty HRH the Queen, as well as Liam Neeson, Wesley Snipes, Sigourney Weaver, Ewan McGregor and Uma Thurman – as well as various football teams!

Mark is extremely proud to be the National Chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs a well-recognized and respected chef organization with Worldwide membership. Being National Chairman allows Mark access to help build and nurture chefs for the future with competitions, school talks and helping training colleges with advice and Guild accreditations.