Filmed earlier this year across a three-day shoot, the four-part series offers an ‘unprecedented insight’ into the planning, preparation, pressures – and pleasures – of catering for major events.

Going behind the scenes from start to finish, the series centres on the delivery of a high-end banquet for 4,000 delegates, whose guests included leading politicians, global chief executives and international celebrities.

Episode one of Behind the Pass airs on 21st May, with remaining three episodes shown across the Excel and Levy channels over the coming weeks.

The series also delves into the personal passions and career experiences of the chefs and catering team at Levy, as well as showcasing the huge number of Excel staff and suppliers that are involved in just one 24-hour period.

Levy executive chef Trevor Hand is one of the stars of the new series. He commented: “Food plays a crucial role in enhancing the experience of any event and creates lasting memories with guests. It really was a pleasure to make this series and to be able to properly showcase the hundreds of hours of planning and personnel it takes to deliver high-end events, as well as to shine a spotlight on the hard work, passion and collaboration of the Levy and Excel teams.”

Levy, the events, sports and entertainment arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been ExCeL’s food and beverage partner since the Royal Docks venue first opened in 2000. It has been putting high-quality, sustainable offerings at the heart of its 400 events and four million annual visitors ever since.

Watch the teaser trailer for Behind the Pass.