Emirates Flight Catering partners with Coca-Cola Arena

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Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) will now provide a full range of catering and hospitality services at the Cocoa Cola Arena under a new partnership.

"We are proud to have earned the trust of  Coca-Cola Arena and look forward to delivering best-in-class services for their guests," said Daniel Wells, Vice President - Commercial of EKFC.

Under the new deal, EKFC will be in-charge of menu development, food production, logistics, as well as service staff for all events and conferences.

"Having already successfully managed popular local events such as Dubai Rugby 7s, Dubai Airshow and Jazzfest, we are currently looking to expand our events catering business to become Dubai’s go -to-caterer," Wells added.

"We are perfecting our offering of local cuisine with a dedicated team of Emirati chefs to offer contemporary international menus suitable for any occasion. Coca-Cola Arena is an ideal platform to showcase what our talented team of chefs and hospitality professionals are capable of. 

"We will ensure that our food and beverage offering is in line with the arena’s objectives and the amazing events that it hosts. Creating a flexible menu that can change to the varying demographics welcomed to the arena is a challenge we will excel in. We will provide an enjoyable and quality experience on every level."

Mark Jan Kar, General Manager at Coca-Cola Arena, expressed delight at the new partnership. "We look forward to strengthening our catering services whilst learning and implementing best practices across both industries to continue elevating the food and beverage services at Coca-Cola Arena. The partnership will also provide us with ample opportunity as we look at how we can operate the venue 365 days a year, outside of normal event times." 

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