The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia in Melbourne, Peter Rowland Catering at NGV International has been named Australia’s Best Venue Caterer at the Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS National Awards for Excellence.
The Great Hall at NGV International, Melbourne
The award was presented to Peter Rowland Catering’s Venue Manager for NGV International, Daniel Tootell, at a Gala Dinner held at Sydney’s Luna Park on Monday (24 October 2011.)
“We are absolutely thrilled with this acknowledgement,” said Brian Leyden, CEO of Peter Rowland Catering.
“In our 50 years of being in business we continue to raise the benchmark in food and service to exceed our customers’ expectations – whether that’s at public venues such as NGV International, at major sporting events, for private functions or in our commercial sites.”
In the midst of one of its busiest seasons, The Peter Rowland Catering team recently catered for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Phillip Island and is gearing up for its major annual event – Melbourne Cup Carnival which commences this Saturday.
“2011 has been a milestone year for Peter Rowland Catering with its expansion into Canberra, catering at the National Museum of Australia and significant growth in its commercial catering division recently commencing at The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet in Canberra and Australian National Unity in Melbourne,” said Leydon.
Peter Rowland Catering has had a long-term partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria, managing all dining outlets at NGV International such as catering at the popular function venue The Great Hall, Persimmon restaurant and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
“2011 is the NGV’s 150th anniversary and is a year of celebrations. Congratulations to Peter Rowland Catering and the team at the NGV on this significant achievement” said Nick Palmer, Executive Director NGV Foundation reiterating his message of congratulations to Peter Rowland Catering.