Last week, we descended on Mead Open Farm (a long-standing Regency Purchasing Group member) for our monthly whole-team meeting.

Not only were we treated to amazing hospitality and first-class food, but Matt Heast (Owner) and Stephen Miller (General Manager) shared the many highlights of the culinary journey they’ve been on over recent years, all with support and guidance from their dedicated Regency Procurement Manager, Liz Worswick.

From launching new, customer-centric food outlets and introducing innovative, quick-serve food concepts (using carefully selected Regency suppliers and brand owners), to menu engineering projects that have increased spend-per-head, improved GPs and reduced labour ratios, it was a hugely productive day spent celebrating successes while discussing and debating the challenges faced along the way.

Big thanks to the whole team at Mead Open Farm for your wonderful hospitality (and for letting us all loose in the park!) – we look forward to embarking on the next part of our journey together!