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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:  'Driving Change Through Purpose and Partnership' - Jon Davies, CEO, Levy UK

Jon became part of Compass Group in 2014 and has consistently championed sustainability and environmental progress. During this event, Jon will deliver an uplifting keynote that highlights the stadium sector within Levy and its integral role within the broader Compass framework. With passion and vision, he'll reveal how collaboration—with purpose-driven suppliers and engaged clients—is helping Levy lead the charge in reducing environmental impact while creating meaningful social change.

'Treat Yourself: How spending is a treat and food and beverage experiences are raising their game to deliver' - Kateline Porritt, Director of Insights & Innovation, Egg Soldiers

Kateline will bring insight into the world of escapism and indulging in time away from the everyday. Forecasted innovation will show how important immersive experiences are to add value to customer spend and the perception of ‘worth it’.

In a time when food must be an experience and beverages should add value, there is a sense of indulgence when spending money.  The many angles of how to turn the simplest offers into treating occasions will be explored as Kateline reveals how front-runners are delivering satisfaction right now and what we will be seeing in the future.

Exclusive Drinks and Canape Reception:  Step into the stylish ambience of East Quarter Level 2—where sophistication meets energy. With breathtaking pitch views as your backdrop, connect with industry leaders, spark new collaborations, and celebrate in an atmosphere designed for meaningful moments and memorable encounters.

Three course Seated Lunch:   Indulge in a delicious dining experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the stadium. Guests will savour exquisite flavours while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere—where culinary excellence meets iconic surroundings

'Stadium Hospitality - Where Experience Meets Excellence' – Mark Reynolds, Executive Chef, Tottenham Hotspur and Chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs  

Mark will share captivating insights and powerful stories from behind the scenes of stadium hospitality within Tottenham.  With a career steeped in excellence and innovation, Mark will illuminate the incredible impact of food and service in shaping unforgettable matchday experiences, all while weaving in heartfelt anecdotes that bring the industry to life.

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.

Kateline Porritt, Director of Insights and Innovation, Egg Soldiers

With over a decade of global trend translation under her belt, Kateline is an industry leader in identifying new and changing food movements across the world and converting them into relevant ideas for consumers and diners.

Formerly the creative head of thefoodpeople, Kateline leads the Egg Soldiers creative teams on their mission to bring exciting and relevant ideas to life for multinational retailers, global QSR, manufacturers and F&B brands.