One of the country’s most established and respected hospitality companies has completed a transaction that will see it become part of industry leading Westbury Street Holdings (WSH).
Searcys, which was founded in 1847, will join other independent hospitality and retail brands in the WSH family including BaxterStorey, Benugo, Caterlink, Holroyd Howe and Portico.
The move will see Searcys boosted by the presence of WSH founder Alastair Storey as chairman, with the existing management team continuing to run the business.
Providing a bright future
Searcys managing director Chris Maddison believes joining forces with WSH is exciting for everyone connected with the company. He said:
“Searcys sits seamlessly alongside the other brands WSH owns and this transaction will provide the best of both worlds by ensuring that the company continues to operate independently, whilst having access to funding and advice that will provide a bright future.
“WSH has a great history of taking strong independent brands into its fold and helping them grow and prosper, whilst retaining the individuality that made them unique and appealing in the first place.
“Our clients will continue to receive the very highest standards of service and hospitality from the people that they know and trust, and our team will have access to training and development opportunities that are unrivalled within the industry.”
One of the industry’s most revered companies
Alastair Storey, chairman & CEO of WSH, is delighted to now be in a position to help guide one of the industry’s most revered companies.
He said: “Searcys is a great business that has a lot of synergy with WSH and we have long admired it. The WSH family of businesses operates with the philosophy of celebrating the sourcing of great fresh ingredients, showing a passion for food and encouraging a nimble entrepreneurial style that provides a great customer experience.
“Searcys will also benefit from WSH’s huge commitment to training and development which we strongly believe that with the right level of investment will see the brand go from strength to strength.
“I am very much looking forward to working with the team and meeting our clients and partners.”
Searcys operates in venues such as 30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin), St Pancras International, Blenheim Palace and Westfield London. The deal includes all current assets and leases.
About Searcys
Searcys underwent a MBO from the Alternative Hotel Group (AHG) in 2010.
Since 1847, Searcys has strived to demonstrate its passion for quality and ability to execute an event to the very highest standards. It has developed a world-famous reputation for catering and hospitality at iconic, exclusive venues for hire in London, Birmingham, Oxfordshire and Bath.
Searcys operates in a variety of different sectors within the hospitality industry:
- Retail: portfolio of restaurants, Champagne bars & private clubs
- Events: a collection of iconic venues catering to private and corporate events and conferences
- Partnerships: providing the catering in a number of high profile visitor attractions
About Westbury Street Holdings
Westbury Street Holdings (WSH) owns some of the UK’s leading catering and hospitality brands, these are:
- BaxterStorey – catering and hospitality services for business and industry
- Benugo – New York style deli with retail outlets and restaurants in leading leisure venues
- Caterlink – catering and hospitality services for state education including day nurseries, primary, secondary, colleges and universities
- Holroyd Howe – catering and hospitality services for independent schools and colleges
- Portico Corporate Reception Management – a reception management and guest services outsourcing solution
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