Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Hospitality Staffing Partner in Cheshire
Established in 1999, The Catering Agency has built a reputation as a trusted provider of high-calibre hospitality staffing solutions across the UK. Our expertise spans luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, care homes, educational institutions, and leisure sectors, supported by a 24-hour helpline for urgent needs. With offices in Cheshire, the Cotswolds, and the Lake District, we combine local knowledge with nationwide reach to deliver tailored recruitment services.As members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, we uphold rigorous standards in recruitment practice, ensuring reliability and professionalism. Our team of relief chefs and catering staff, from executive chefs to kitchen porters, are committed to food safety and hygiene, serving both temporary and permanent staffing requirements with flexibility and efficiency.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Chef Recruitment
Catering Assistant Placements
Career Support
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 24 years of specialist experience in hospitality recruitment
- 24/7 helpline for urgent staffing requirements
- REC-accredited agency ensuring professional standards
- Nationwide coverage with regional office support
- Reliable, vetted staff committed to food safety and hygiene
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide reliable temporary catering staff for hospitality venues facing short-term vacancies. Our vetted chefs, kitchen porters, and assistants ensure operational continuity while maintaining food safety standards. Clients benefit from flexible, on-demand support tailored to fluctuating business demands.
Permanent Placements
Our end-to-end recruitment service identifies top-tier candidates for permanent hospitality roles. From executive chefs to catering managers, we streamline hiring processes to match long-term organisational needs with professionals committed to excellence in food service environments.
Chef Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for all chef levels, including executive head chefs and sous chefs. We supply experienced culinary professionals with proven track records in diverse hospitality settings, ensuring clients access skilled talent aligned with their kitchen operations and service standards.
Catering Assistant Placements
We supply trained catering assistants and kitchen porters to maintain hygiene and efficiency in commercial kitchens. Our staff undergo rigorous food safety training, providing venues with dependable support personnel to complement their core culinary teams.
Career Support
We offer career progression opportunities for hospitality professionals through varied assignments and training support. Candidates receive guidance on skill development, food hygiene certification, and transitioning from temporary to permanent roles within the sector.
People
Pam Moore
Founder
Pam Moore founded The Catering Agency in 1999, leveraging her hospitality industry expertise to establish a respected recruitment service. Her leadership prioritises quality staffing solutions and long-term client relationships across the UK's hospitality sector.
Oliver Moore
Director
Oliver Moore works alongside founder Pam Moore to expand the agency's operations nationwide. He focuses on maintaining high recruitment standards while ensuring the business adapts to evolving hospitality industry demands and staffing requirements.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We supply staff to luxury hotels, restaurants, care homes, schools, nurseries, and leisure venues across the UK hospitality sector.
Do you offer 24/7 staffing support?
Yes, our 24-hour helpline ensures urgent staffing needs are addressed promptly, seven days a week.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff possess valid food hygiene certificates and allergen awareness training, with chefs holding relevant professional experience.
How do you vet your candidates?
We conduct thorough background checks, verify qualifications, and assess experience to ensure reliable, competent placements.
Can you assist with permanent hires?
Yes, we provide end-to-end recruitment services for both temporary and permanent hospitality roles.
Do you operate nationwide?
Our Cheshire, Cotswolds, and Lake District offices support nationwide staffing solutions across the UK.
