Elevating Event Dining: What We Offer at Our Venues

The University of London is delighted to be working with Gather & Gather - an impressive catering and hospitality service, known for its dedication to sustainable food practices. Gather & Gather will be providing its food and services to the University of London, including our event hospitality offering and the University of London intercollegiate halls.  

Commitment to sustainability 

Sustainability is at the core of everything Gather & Gather do, and you can see their commitment to the cause in the new Hospitality brochure we’re unveiling at the University of London Venues. With a clear plan to achieve Net Zero by 2040, you can now craft a reduced carbon menu for your delegates. Our chefs use low carbon ingredients and employ a carbon calculator to ensure that every dish is sustainable without compromising on quality.  

Through the “Go Less Waste” initiative, we actively combat food waste by encouraging mindful consumption, redistributing quality leftovers to local communities, and reducing single-use plastics with eco-friendly packaging options. Furthermore, Gather & Gather are proud to be a part of the Future 50 Foods initiative, a movement to promote nutrient-rich, sustainable plant-based foods that can shape a healthier and more resilient food future. Through Future 50 Foods, we’re bringing a variety of underrated, highly nutritious ingredients into our kitchens – this is evident when you visit our Eat at BLOOM café, which has a wide range of salads, snacks, and breakfast staples, that are good for the planet and our health!  

Seasonal menus and local sourcing 

Seasonality is more than just a buzzword at University of London Venues, as Gather & Gather have recently unveiled the new Autumn Winter menu. The menu draws its inspiration from the wealth of locally sourced, ethically produced ingredients to create dishes that truly celebrate the richness of the season. Each recipe is prepared with utmost care, emphasising sustainability, flavour, and the highest standard of quality. We pride ourselves on offering the very best in British meat and cheeses; none of our fresh produce is transported by air freight. Furthermore, the fish we purchase and serve will be rated MCS 1,2,3. 

Introducing BLOOM: Your all-in-one destination 

As part of our new partnership with Gather & Gather, the Dellar Hall café reopened with a new look, new name, and an exciting new range of food and drink options. The renovation has reinvigorated the space, featuring new food menus, self-service digital kiosks, and an upcoming app for pre-ordering meals.  

• Eat at BLOOM provides a variety of hot and cold food options, a wide selection of drinks, and a daily soup special. It includes food pick-up areas to reduce waiting times and a BIRD food counter offering buttermilk chicken tenders and sandwiches. 
• Blend at BLOOM boasts the neighbourhoods' best juice bar, offering a variety of freshly squeezed juices, specialty coffees, artisanal bakery products, light lunch options, as well as a “live well” range to fuel mind and body. 
• Study at BLOOM is our dedicated study space located at the back, where you can comfortably study and enjoy your meals. 

And there’s no need to go down to BLOOM to take advantage of our fantastic menu! For delegates who are in a rush, we also have a Piaggio van outside the Malet Street entrance to Senate House, so you can pick up a freshly brewed sustainable coffee on the way to your next meeting. Also, in the Montague Lounge, which opens up onto the open boulevard of Montague Place (a stones’ throw from the British Museum), we are operating a second café, so you can access our delicious range of treats and beverages no matter where you are in our venue.  

Long-standing partnership 

As you can see, the partnership between the University of London and Gather & Gather is set to be a fruitful one, and we cannot wait to share our new menu and sustainable initiatives with our clients. We have worked hard to create a menu that not only fulfils all your event needs but also puts sustainability at the heart of what we do. 

If you are interested in booking an event with us, please contact our team. We cater to a wide range of dietary requirements, and our experienced in-house catering team offers everything from canapés to multi-course meals, ensuring that each event is memorable and unique. Whether hosting a business lunch, gala dinner, or casual gathering, Senate House’s hospitality services deliver quality, variety, and brilliant service. 

Plus, they say we eat with our eyes, so why not check out the dedicated Instagram account!