Building on its long-standing history in events catering, TGP International has launched Mons Catering, a new world-class catering arm – the official catering partner of Expo City Dubai, the host venue of COP28 UAE.
Mons Catering builds on TGP International’s long legacy of catering to world-renowned events. Based at Expo City Dubai and boasting direct access to the destination’s world-class restaurants, chefs, and event spaces, it offers culinary experiences that elevate every occasion, a statement said.
TGP International has worked alongside Michelin Star chefs and culinary professionals for over 20 years, providing events and catering solutions as one of their 360° services. Some of TGP International’s most notable achievements include handling all the events and catering at Expo 2020 Dubai, which saw the company cater to over 650 events, equating to over 20,000 covers.
TGP International has worked extensively in Saudi Arabia, which included delivering Forces of Nature, a dining experience in AlUla. Set between dramatic canyons, the pop-up concept served delicacies cooked over a molten lava stream heated to a staggering 1,350 degrees Celsius.
The hospitality agency also executed The Incense Road at AlUla, another unique dining experience that told the story of the route that once connected AlUla’s ancient Arabian kingdoms with the greatest civilisations on earth.
In addition, TGP International was the catering partner for Red Sea Global’s 2022 Celebration of Women in film festival and GQ Men of the Year Awards in Riyadh, and recently developed the F&B and events strategy for Ithra, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture.
In the UAE, TGP International orchestrated the catering for the popular Hai Ramadan activation at Expo City Dubai in 2023. Spanning a huge communal table experience that wound through the Mobility District, an iftar within the famous Surreal waterfall for 400 guests daily, food trucks and pop-up restaurants prepared by the best chefs in Dubai, delivering a unique Ramadan experience.
They are also the team responsible for the launch of Harrods Bespoke Catering Services in London.
Providing an inhouse team of talented chefs, along with access to Assembly, PXB, Alkebulan, and Al Wasl Plaza Café and all the other world class F&B offerings found on site at Expo City Dubai, Mons Catering said that it is able to develop bespoke menu offerings.
Outside clients are invited to impress their guests by hosting events in any of the on-site restaurant venues. The catering service also provides an array of inspiring event spaces for hire across Expo City Dubai.
This includes the picturesque top floors of Alkebulan overlooking the iconic Surreal fountain, or standalone event spaces such as the Oasis foodhall, the third floor of the majestic Belgium Pavilion, and the restaurant and terrace of Café Milano.
Simon Wright, Founder & Chairman of TGP International, says: “The launch of Mons Catering represents a strategically significant milestone, offering our clientele the exceptional culinary artistry, top-tier service, and unmatched refinement that we are recognised for. We are delighted to be the official catering partner for Expo City Dubai, allowing us to cater at COP28, an event of monumental significance in the UAE's history.”
Hicham Hankir, Country Manager at Mons Catering, says: “Mons Catering launches with a mission to set a new standard of catering services in the Middle East. By selecting the finest chefs from across the globe, we aim to provide extraordinary bespoke menus that go above and beyond guest expectations catering to COP28 and many of Expo City Dubai’s events.”
Mons Catering is currently accepting bookings for its festive menu where guests can experience something truly unique at Expo City Dubai such as dining within the Al Wasl Dome or at the Surreal fountains.
Spanning delicate starters such as Truffle foie gras on raspberry macaroons, Robata grill stations serving lamb chop stocks, Angus sirloin steaks, Wagyu sliders and more juicy meats, and sweet pass-arounds like gluten-free chocolate and chia jam mini-Christmas cakes, Mons Catering said its festive menu is an enhanced sharing-style dining experience that’s unique, bold and full of vibrant flavours. – TradeArabia News Service
