For over 30 years Sodexo Live! has worked with the RHS to deliver ‘world-class experiences’ in food and hospitality. A new plant-based dining concept was piloted at the show in the Thames View Café and a Champagne Terrace Bar was introduced alongside official hospitality at Jardin Blanc.

Double-michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc OBE provided hospitality guests with truly memorable experiences centred around fresh and sustainable produce, with menus inspired by the ‘Simply Raymond’ book and television programme.

Mark Miller, executive director for Sodexo Live! said: “The long overdue return of hospitality has not been easy or straight-forward for anyone in the industry, but we are delighted to have been able to partner with the RHS to deliver a fantastic offering, beginning our season of major events in a hugely positive way - partnering with Raymond Blanc OBE once again, and introducing new concepts that both reflect changing consumer preferences and provide responsible service that protects the planet.”

With a long-running heritage in embracing sustainability, the team delivering RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year committed to take action on food waste. All food waste at the show was recycled on-site, and perishable produce was donated to City Harvest – a charity distributing surplus food to feed those local communities most in need.