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Company of Cooks brings its expertise to RAeS HQ

Company of Cooks has become the new hospitality and catering partner for No.4 Hamilton Place, the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).



Above: The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) headquarters at No. 4 Hamilton Place, in Mayfair, London.
Courtesy RAeS


As well as providing a base for RAeS employees, No. 4 Hamilton Place features a variety of event spaces perfect for Society events and private and corporate clients, including a roof terrace overlooking Hyde Park.
 
Laurent Lucas-Dufour, Sector Director for Company of Cooks, said: “We are thrilled to be in partnership with the Royal Aeronautical Society at No.4 Hamilton Place. The venue is stunning and we embrace the opportunity to elevate the hospitality and service experience of Society employees, members and guests, and to cement its status as a London event venue of choice for meetings and conferences to weddings and summer parties, and more! We are experienced in maximising the customer experience and revenue potential of historic buildings in London and we can’t wait to work together to realise the great opportunities that No.4 Hamilton Place holds.”
 
David Edwards FRAeS, Chief Executive, Royal Aeronautical Society, said: “We’re delighted to have selected Company of Cooks to be our hospitality and catering partner at our historical home at No.4 Hamilton Place.  

"Our members and guests rely on the highest standards and quality of catering and service, which we’re confident Company of Cooks will bring – building on their experience at some of London’s iconic venues and with a strong focus on boutique suppliers. We’re looking forward to continuing to develop our reputation as one of the finest events spaces in London together.”
     
The Royal Aeronautical Society – which is celebrating its 16th anniversary this year – has been honouring outstanding achievers in the global aerospace industry since 1909, when Wilbur and Orville Wright came to London to receive the Society’s first Gold Medal. Over the years, honouring aerospace achievers in this way has become an annual tradition. 

The Society’s Awards Programme recognises and celebrates individuals and teams who have made an exceptional contribution to aerospace, whether it is for an outstanding achievement, a major technical innovation, exceptional leadership, or for work that will further advance aerospace. 
    
For the full list of medals and awards, including their descriptions and past winners: www.aerosociety.com/medalsandawards

The Society’s Honours, Medals and Awards are open to everyone in and supporting the global aerospace community – from senior professionals to students and graduates. Nominations for next year’s awards are now open and the form can be found at www.aerosociety.com/medalsandawards

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