Eurest & 14Forty (Compass Group UK&I)

Compass Group is the largest contract caterer and facilities management provider globally and Mental Health UK has worked closely alongside the UK’s workplace sector Eurest and 14forty since 2021.

Leading UK wide institution

Over 5100 employees

Catering industry

As workplace caterers we know the importance of great breaks for employees to refuel and reset for the day ahead, so our partnership with Mental Health UK is the perfect accompaniment to the nutritious food we serve. Alongside our donation per coffee sold, regular awareness campaigns such as stress management and avoiding burnout have been really well received by clients and our own people alike.

Rees Bramwell - Head of Nutrition & Sustainability, Eurest and 14Forty

Eurest & 14 Forty believe that the little things can make a world of difference, and are passionate about the correlation between nutritious food, good health and wellbeing and positive mental health. They believe that remarkable food experiences should be accessible for all workplaces, and their teams use their vast experience and exceptional attention to detail to deliver outstanding catering and food services across the country.

Aware of how closely linked health and nutrition is to our wellbeing, Eurest & 14 Forty wanted to partner with Mental Health UK to increase advice and information surrounding health and wellbeing in the workplace. Encouraging staff to adopt good practices such as eating well and staying hydrated, having good quality breaks, and to raise awareness of common mental health problems at work. They’ve also worked hard on initiatives to support the charity financially, such as their coffee campaign which donated 5p from every cup of their ‘Coffee by Eurest’ and ‘Peak St’ brands to Mental Health UK.

What they're doing

  • Hosting campaigns such as 'Wellness Wednesdays' internally to educate and empower people through healthy menu choices.

  • Encouraged better mental health by supporting colleagues to take better breaks.

  • Incorporating themes, resources, and marketing material from Mental Health UK into workplace restaurants.

  • Raised money for the charity through donating proportion of coffee sales from cafes.

What we're doing

  • Supported awareness and information on mental health through sharing resources and materials.

  • Helped to create and implement Mental Health Ambassadors.

  • Supported on improving their mental health policies.

  • Supported campaign to emphasise the mental health benefits of taking regular breaks at work.

Key Achievements

2023

Launched the development of a ‘Creating supportive and collaborative dining spaces guide’ for clients.

2023

Donated 5p from every cup of our ‘Coffee by Eurest’ and ‘Peak St’ brands to Mental Health UK, presenting a cheque for £20,000

2022

Integrated several successful campaigns including 'Wellness Wednesday'.

Donated 5p from every cup of our ‘Coffee by Eurest’ and ‘Peak St’ brands to Mental Health UK, presenting a cheque for £21,000

Blogs from the partner

How Eurest are helping workplaces to connect

Rees, who is senior nutritionist and a keen mental health ambassador at Eurest, explains the impact of their work, including how staff now feel more connected at work.

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Why nutrition and mealtimes are vital for mental health in the workplace

Eurest explain how nutrition shouldn’t be seen as a luxury at work and how every employer has a responsibility to consider what food is offered in their workplace.

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How to create an office space that prioritises mental wellbeing

The practical steps Eeurest took to make their office space one that prioritises mental wellbeing.

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