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Relevant purchasing contact

Head of Procurement: Barry McLean
Email: info@mountcharles.com
Phone: +353 (0)1 431 1383

Product mix

The company provides foodservice to a wide range of customers across
contract catering, retail and events divisions.

All types of meals, beverages and snacks are catered for. Product mix
required is diverse due to customer profiles in each specific catering
contract. These range from ‘value offer’ to ‘fine dining’ or bespoke client
needs.

The frequency of menu change depends on the customer profile.
Mount Charles supplies breakfast, lunch, evening meals, hospitality,
speciality hot and cold beverages and branded vended products.
All meals are prepared from fresh at each location.

Mount Charles also has a dedicated Events Division designed to offer a
service solution to organisations or private bodies seeking to procure a
temporary or permanent Catering and/or Bar Service, or the provision of a
hot or cold Catering Service.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

Mount Charles source as much produce as possible from local farmers
and growers to minimise food miles and reduce carbon footprint. This also
meets clients’ demands for local produce.

The company aims to maximize the use of high quality, locally sourced and
seasonal food.

This is in line with the company’s focus on sustainability and support for
the local economy. Great pride is taken in providing both large and small
suppliers with a route to market. Mount Charles actively supports local
agriculture and has an active marketing campaign to showcase this.

Mount Charles’ procurement process complies with the relevant Food
Safety and Health and Safety standards, Codes of Practice, Company
regulations and standards reflect an ongoing commitment to sustainable
food procurement and Corporate Responsibility.

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