Restaurant Associates acquires Rocket Food
The acquisition aims to increase Rocket and Restaurant Associates’ presence in the luxury hospitality sector across the UK
Luxury event caterer Rocket Food has been sold to Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group.
The acquisition aims to increase Rocket and Restaurant Associates’ presence in the luxury hospitality sector across the UK. The transaction will also support Rocket with developing its sustainability and supply chain credentials and provide the business with access to Compass Group’s training and apprenticeship schemes.
Based in Battersea, Rocket caters for private and corporate events, and is a supplier at locations such as Kensington and Hampton Court Palaces, the V&A, the British Museum, and the Tate Modern.
The company was founded by brother and sister duo Michael Symonds and Caroline Hall in 2000, and today it employs 50 people.
The sale was advised by FRP Advisory.
Michael Symonds, managing director at Rocket Food, said: “Our team at Rocket has a passion for exceptional food, creativity and service, all values that we share with Restaurant Associates. The new partnership will be a formidable offering for the clients we are proud to serve.”
