Royal & Derngate – Theatre Catering Tender Advice

Montfort Catering Consultants have supported Royal & Derngate Theatres and Northampton Filmhouse with the selection and appointment of a new food and beverage operator for a number of unique venues located within its popular town centre complex

We supported Royal & Derngate with the selection and appointment of a food and drink operator to support a hybrid business model for a number of their unique venues including:

• Lola’s Bar – the new flagship café bar serving Royal & Derngate and the wider Northampton community.
• Crown Room – an inspiring multi-functional space for up to 40 that is ideal for corporate meetings, private dinners, smaller celebrations and VIP events.
• Event Spaces for private hire across the venue and corporate hospitality for up to 300.

Our work initially included undertaking an informal market engagement exercise, followed by the development of all documentation and management of a full catering tender exercise, concluding in the appointment of Bad Butler Hospitality, a local independent business also behind Pala Restaurant and award winning Saints Coffee.

Lola’s Bar, operated by Bad Butler Hospitality, is the new go-to place for all-day eating, drinking and socialising. In addition, there will be an exciting flexible local partner for events and unique added value theatre package events to be held in the Crown Room. The result creates a unique hybrid model, allowing Royal & Derngate to operate the performance bars and benefit from this attractive commercial income stream.

Catering Consultant Tender Advice & Support has included:

• Catering Tender Advice & Project Management
• Development of Catering Tender Request for Proposal
• Identification & Selection of Hospitality Operators and Preferred Supplier
• Catering Tender Negotiation