CGC Event Caterers is a long-established caterer with a distinctive British identity. With decades of experience we have built a reputation for great food, attentive service and craftsmanship.
Craven Gilpin and Sons establish a catering business at The Mansion, Roundhay Park.
The company’s first marquee wedding was catered for in Gledhow. 3 miles from The Mansion, everything is transported by horse and cart for the wedding breakfast of Beatrice & Ernest Burrows.
CGC’s largest catering contract commences at York Racecourse.
Start of concessions portfolio.
First Paris Air Show contract.
A Management Buy-In prompts a name change, and the business becomes CGC Events.
First Large Scale Conference/Exhibition Centre – Yorkshire Events Centre.
First football stadium contract – Stockport County F.C.
CGC Events is acquired by SMG Europe, the worldwide leader in venue management.
First Wedding venue – Sun Pavilion.
First Theatre – Nottingham Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall.
SMG merges with AEG Facilities to create ASM Global; the world’s leading venue management and services company.
First arena/live music – The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls.
We are proudly Yorkshire. Yorkshire produce is the star of our menus, combined with our knowledge of the latest food trends. We are committed to in-house preparation, production, cooking, and baking. We work directly with suppliers to develop menus that reflect seasonal produce and availability. We have long-standing relationships with our local suppliers, built on mutual understanding through regular visits.
