Barbican and Searcys celebrate 35 years of dining

Barbican is maintaining a long-term partnership with Searcys, which marks an impressive 35 years of collaboration. This milestone highlights the power of building relationships based on shared values, innovation, and a strong commitment to delivering an outstanding culinary experience in one of the leading arts and conference venues.

Searcys has been a trusted dining partner for Barbican since 1989, playing great events, dining and hospitality services throughout the venue or missing functions. Barbican and Searcys have developed together to set the benchmark for event dining and commissioned experiences while maintaining a deep understanding of the venue’s unique atmosphere and requirements.

“We are delighted to work with Searcys for 35 years,” said Jackie Boughton, Barbican Business Director. “Their expertise, innovation and dedication to excellence play a fundamental role in shaping the Babicon’s representative experience. Our strong partnership ensures that, whether it’s hosting international conferences, award dinners, graduation ceremonies, well-received A stunning news night or an intimate private event, our guests receive impeccable service and excellent food. We look forward to continuing the journey together.”

Searcys has catered to 619 events in the past year alone, welcomed 150,000 guests to Barbican. Their team seamlessly provides some of the venue’s most prestigious occasions, including:

• Kate’s News Night, Kiss Me – A massive VIP event with 800 news and celebrity guests at multiple receptions, ultimately at a spectacular after-sales party.
• The largest one-day meeting – Catering to 1,800 delegates throughout the venue, transforming the space from afternoon coffee breaks to just 45 minutes of evening internet activity.

In addition to providing excellent hospitality, Sylses and the Barbicans are committed to sustainability and industry best practices. As a proud member of ISLA, Searcys continues to implement environmental practices that help shape the more responsible event industry. Their second-nature ESG strategy focuses on four key pillars:

• By design, include – Create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Cultivate and grow talents – Invest in team development and career development.
• Progressive Partnership – Improve procurement and sustainability standards.
• accelerate – Committed to achieving net zero across the entire group by 2040.

Brian Martin, general manager of Barbican Searcys, added: “Our partnership with Barbican is very special for us. Over the past 35 years, we have an unparalleled understanding of the venue and its unique requirements, allowing us to deliver a real Memorable experience. We are committed to continuing to innovate, enhance our sustainable practices and provide an excellent hospitality for every guest who walks through the Barbican gate.”

As Barbican continues to be a major destination for art, culture and business activities, its partnership with Searcys remains the cornerstone of its success. With a shared vision of innovation and excellence, both teams are excited to embrace the future, bringing world-class dining and hospitality to more memorable events.

For more information on hosting events in Barbican, please contact the Barbican Business Events team at +44 (0) 20 7382 7043 or email businessvents@barbican.org.uk.