United Kingdom
MARCH 2023
Global Recycling Day kicks off new recycling program at London Stadium
The team at London Stadium partnered with West Ham United F.C. to collect bottle caps and other recyclable material disposed of by fans ahead of Global Recycling Day in March 2023.
Following the campaign, players from West Ham visited a local plastic recycling shop to learn more about recycling and help turn the old plastic bottle tops into new objects, including combs, coasters, spinners and bottle top openers.
APRIL 2023
Sustainability initiatives at London Stadium reduce food waste, help the community
After recognizing the need to find a better way to reduce waste from surplus food, the team at London Stadium, where Delaware North has operated food, beverage and special event services since 2015, found a solution by partnering with Too Good To Go.
Through this partnership, the West Ham United Coffee Co. Café sells bags of surplus food filled with pastries, sandwiches and cakes several days a week, resulting in a 70% reduction in food waste.
London Stadium has implemented several additional sustainability initiatives, including going paperless at restaurants by using tablet technology for menus and ordering; partnering with recycling company Bywaters to turn unused coffee grounds into coffee logs; and debuting new uniforms for team members made from fully recycled materials.
JULY 2023
MLB London Series gets a taste of American ballpark fare with Delaware North’s food and beverage
London Stadium, where Delaware North operates foodservice, hosted the two-day MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
To bring the true taste of the American ballpark experience, two “Boomtown” zones were created in the general concession areas – one branded for the Cardinals and the other for the Cubs – and featured Delaware North’s signature 2-foot-long Boomstick hot dog, 2-foot-long Boomstick Nachos and a variety of sausages and hot dogs unique to each respective city. The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees.
OCTOBER 2023
American football and food on full display at Wembley Stadium in London
The National Football League (NFL) International Series kicked off in London in October 2023 at Wembley Stadium, where Delaware North has provided food and hospitality services since 2007. In developing the menu for the series, the culinary team at Wembley Stadium consulted with the team at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, where Delaware North also operates concessions and premium services.
The Delaware North U.K. team served over 77,000 guests during the game, offering hot dogs, signature burgers, classic nachos and chicken tenders and wings.
