Australasian Leisure Management
May 31, 2022

Gema Group acquires Epicure catering business from Spotless Facilities

In a move that will see it expand its position as the premier provider of hospitality and catering services at national and international major events, high profile venues and leading sporting stadia across the country leading hospitality and major event caterer the Gema Group have acquired Epicure and Pandanus catering brands and contracts from Spotless Facility Service Pty Ltd.

The acquisition includes hospitality and service delivery at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Melbourne Town Hall and Brisbane City Hall, adding to Gema’s existing wide portfolio of stadia, venues and major events.

Advising that the acquisition will see it e gain 40 incredible Full Time employees and add 2,500 casual staff to our existing Group pool, Gema Group Managing Director, Paul Valenti stated “I am thrilled at the opportunity of this acquisition as it shapes our strategic direction and as we collaborate with our new partners to build brands to deliver their strategic vision.

“The Gema Group has 40 years’ experience providing culinary excellence and working hand-in-hand with our stakeholders to create amazing hospitality experiences. We are absolutely delighted to bring our energy and expertise to such renowned and recognised venues."

Founded in 1984, Gema Group has the capacity to cater everything from intimate indoor events to large scale outdoor festivals, sporting events and stadiums.

Image: Gema Group catering at the 2020 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. 

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