The Hospitality Collective

What The Hospitality Collective does

The Hospitality Collective (THC) is a UK-based hospitality management company founded in 2023 and operating across the North West of England, headquartered in Cheshire. It runs a multi-brand venue and services portfolio comprising Larkspur Lodge (a luxury wedding venue in Knutsford), Glossop Market Hall (a 17-unit retail and 7-vendor food market in Derbyshire, opened November 2025), The Old Town Hall (a Grade II-listed Italianate ballroom launched in 2026), and a managed catering and events contract at Apiary Conference Centre at Alderley Park on behalf of owner Bruntwood. Fork & Field, launched in 2019, is THC's premium catering and bar division and operates both as the in-house caterer for THC's own venues and as an outsourced catering partner to ten other Northwest venues.

THC's business model is built on three revenue mechanics: management fees and concession income from operating owned and contracted venues, premium catering margin (internal plus external) via Fork & Field, and consultancy / end-to-end lease management fees paid by landlords and councils for market hall assets. The company does not operate proprietary technology — the asset is physical real estate, venue operations, and catering execution. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting landlords, councils, hospitality operators and business owners, rather than direct-to-consumer marketing. THC is privately held by founder Richard Walker (Co-Founder and Managing Director), with the only disclosed external financing being a £275,000 debt facility from River Capital in December 2025. Awards include Best Wedding & Party Venue in the 2026 Cheshire Muddy Stilettos Awards for Larkspur Lodge.

Name

The Hospitality Collective

Legal name

The Hospitality Collective

Website

https://hospitalitycollective.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hospitality Collective is a UK hospitality management company operating a portfolio of premium wedding venues, a heritage market hall, and a premium catering brand (Fork & Field) across the North West of England, serving couples, corporate clients, landlords, and councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Venue Management

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH)

Keywords

• Wedding venue management
• Premium catering services
• Market hall management
• Event planning services
• Hospitality asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Management: Management fees and operational revenue from managing wedding venues, market halls, and event spaces owned by landlords and councils. Includes Glossop Market Hall, The Old Town Hall, and Larkspur Lodge.
2. Catering Services: Premium catering and bar services provided to their own venues and as a trusted partner to other venues. Fork and Field serves 10 of the Northwest's top venues.
3. Market Hall Asset Management: Consultancy and full lease end-to-end management for market hall assets, working with landlords to create mobilisation plans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hospitality Collective operates and manages premium wedding venues, market halls, heritage event spaces, and a premium catering division across the North West of England. It delivers venue management services to landlords, councils, and hospitality operators; runs its own venues including Larkspur Lodge, Glossop Market Hall, The Old Town Hall, and Apiary Conference Centre; and provides catering through the Fork & Field brand to its own venues and partner venues.

Product overview

The Hospitality Collective is a premier hospitality management group operating a multi-brand portfolio of venues and services across the North West of England. The company offers a platform architecture comprising four core service divisions (Market Hall Asset Management & Consultancy, Wedding Venue Management, Premium Catering Services via Fork & Field, and Event Planning & Management) supporting multiple venue brands. Key venues include Larkspur Lodge in Knutsford (flagship luxury wedding venue), Glossop Market Hall (market hall with retail and food vendors), The Old Town Hall (heritage ballroom for weddings and events), and Apiary Conference Centre (managed for Bruntwood). Fork & Field serves as the premium in-house catering division serving all venues and external partners. The company specializes in transforming heritage buildings into commercially viable hospitality destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fork & Field: North West's Premium Catering Company providing bespoke food and beverage solutions for large-scale events, luxury weddings, and corporate functions
• Larkspur Lodge
• Glossop Market Hall
• The Old Town Hall
• Apiary Conference Centre

Products and services

• Fork & Field Premium Catering North West's premium catering company providing award-winning catering and bar services for weddings, corporate events, and large-scale functions. Serves as the in-house catering arm for The Hospitality Collective's own venues and as a standalone catering partner to other venues.
• Larkspur Lodge A luxury wedding venue located in Knutsford, Cheshire, hosting wedding ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations. Awarded Best Wedding & Party Venue in the 2026 Cheshire Muddy Stilettos Awards.
• Glossop Market Hall

Quantifiable outcome

• Fork and Field serves as trusted partner to 10 of the Northwest's top venues
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• High Peak Borough CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Peak Borough Council led the multi-million-pound regeneration of Glossop Market Hall, selecting The Hospitality Collective to manage operations. The council's vision combined with THC's hospitality expertise created a successful public-private partnership for heritage restoration.
• BruntwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hospitality Collective manages all catering and events for Apiary Conference Centre, a large 230+ capacity event space at Alderley Park owned by Bruntwood. This represents a key account partnership for Fork and Field services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CH&CO (part of CH&CO Group): CH&CO is a UK premium contract caterer providing high-end food services for venues, events, and corporate clients; a close direct peer to Fork & Field's premium event and venue catering model.
• Rhubarb Food Design: Rhubarb is a UK luxury events caterer delivering high-end food for weddings, corporate and sporting events; directly comparable to Fork & Field's premium catering positioning.
• Brookfield Event Group: Brookfield operates premium wedding and event venues in the UK with in-house catering; comparable to THC's Larkspur Lodge / Old Town Hall venue management plus catering model.
• Leiths School of Food and Wine (commercial arm): Leiths offers premium catering and event services alongside its cookery school; comparable to THC's wedding and event catering expertise in the UK premium segment.
• Albrighton Trust / Galloping Gourmet UK (event catering operators): Galloping Gourmet is a UK event and wedding caterer serving heritage and marquee venues; a comparable UK premium wedding and event catering peer.

Broad incumbents

• D&D London: D&D London is a major UK restaurant and event venue group operating premium event spaces and catering across London and beyond; comparable to THC as a multi-venue hospitality operator with in-house catering capabilities.
• Sodexo UK: Sodexo is a global contract caterer and facilities management provider serving corporate, event and venue clients; overlaps with Fork & Field's B2B catering and venue food-service offerings.
• Soho House & Co: Soho House operates a global portfolio of private members' clubs, hotels, and event venues with in-house F&B; comparable to THC's premium venue management and event/catering operating model, though at much larger scale.

Regional players

• McMullen & Sons (venue and hospitality operator): McMullen & Sons is a regional hospitality operator in the South East with pubs, hotels and event spaces; comparable in multi-venue regional hospitality management with in-house catering.

Emerging players

• Bourne Business Park (venue operators): UK conference and event venue operators at business parks offer managed event spaces with catering; comparable to THC's Apiary Conference Centre partnership with Bruntwood.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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