Gather + Gather Strengthens Position in Further and Higher Education Sector Gather + Gather Strengthens Position in Further and Higher Education Sector

From the new academic year, we’ll be working with Edge Hill University, University of West London and City College Norwich , delivering tailored food, drink and hospitality experiences across each campus. The partnerships, which range from five to seven years, build on our growing education portfolio and our ambition to create campus hospitality that does so much more than simply serve food.

Centring Hospitality Around Campus Life

Every university and college community is different, so all of our partnerships start by tuning in to their unique daily rhythms.

Across all three tenders, our focus was on understanding each institution’s ambitions and designing an offer around the people who study, work and spend time there. Our aim is to create welcoming, vibrant and inclusive spaces where students can eat, meet, and connect, alongside a food and drink offer..

From September, students and staff will see refreshed restaurants, cafés and hospitality spaces, alongside a calendar of lively activations and events for students to get involved throughout the academic year.

Sam Roth, Business Development Director, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be partnering with Edge Hill University, City College Norwich and the University of West London. With a shared vision of enhancing the student experience through the elevation of campus life, they’re a fantastic addition and fit for our growing portfolio of further and higher education institutions.

“Our role isn’t just serving great food. It’s about creating an experience that students genuinely want to be part of. Whether that’s through our bespoke app, work placements, wellbeing initiatives or bringing industry leaders onto campus, we’re focused on supporting students beyond the plate. Each of the three institutions is different, so it’s been our job to listen first and create something that’s completely bespoke to them. We can’t wait to showcase what we do best to the students and staff at the start of the academic year.”