Mellors Autumn Party 2025 Raises £3,456 for Zoe’s Place, Liverpool!

Posted: 13th October 2025 | Category: Fundraising

On Friday 10th October, Mellors catering teams from across the North of England and the Midlands gathered for our biggest bash yet—our annual Autumn Party at Lancashire Manor Hotel! With over 220 catering managers in attendance (a record-breaking turnout!), the night was a celebration of our achievements, our people, and our passion for serving up yummy meals.

This year’s theme was the 90s! In celebration of Mellors’ 30th anniversary—founded in 1995—we took a nostalgic trip back to the era of Oasis, Shania Twain, and dial-up internet. With retro tunes, themed cocktails, fancy dress, and bright neon vibes, it was a night packed with throwbacks, nostalgia, and delicious fun—a blast from the past when life looked a little different than it does today! We partied the night away celebrating Mellors Catering Services’ 30 delicious years —three decades of serving up thousands of tasty meals and creating unforgettable dining experiences!

Guests were welcomed with fizz and fabulous canapés before diving into a luxury hot buffet and a show-stopping trio of desserts, crafted by Executive Chef Hannah.

From the popular charity raffle to a fun-filled selfie booth, gaming tables, and, of course, a packed dance floor, the night was full of laughter, joy, and memorable Mellors moments. Across our charity raffle and attendees generously donating their room deposits upon check-out, we managed to raise a whopping £3,456 in total! BIG thank you to all who donated.

Also presented during the evening were awards for Small Unit of the Year, Large Unit of the Year and the Bill Kelly Special Recognition Award.

Congratulations to…


• Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Chesterfield – Small Unit of the Year
• Hungerhill High School, Doncaster– Large Unit of the Year
• Ceri Faulkner –Bill Kelly Special Recognition Award

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A special thank you to our amazing suppliers who generously donated the fantastic raffle prizes (Dole, Dunsters, BidFood, Kitchequip, UTG, DCS, PCC, Livewell, Love Joes, Andertons, Pasta King, TUGO, and Coffee 1652) and to everyone who joined us—it was wonderful to see you to celebrate 30 years of Mellors! We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

At Mellors, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we’re grateful for their dedication, creativity, and hard work in crafting wholesome, tasty, and nutritious meals for students in schools and fuelling workforces across the North.

Here are some of our favourite moments and highlights from the night!