Our relationship with Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company and our biggest client to date, spans over two decades. It began in 2000 when Compass took over the catering at Reading Football Club stadium. Since then, Compass has brought a multitude of clients, both large and small, to ITM.

Compass Group consists of many brands, each with its own corporate identity and unique event requirements. We’ve become adept at delivering events that adhere to these distinct branding needs. As the in-house supplier of event services at Reading Football Club stadium, we manage both small and large events, supported by a full-time, in-house technician.

This model has become a blueprint for other venues around the region.

Managing Compass's clients means that every day is different, as each client has unique AV and event production needs. Our success with Compass has led to some work we’re very proud of. For instance, we organised an event where Head Chefs from across the Compass Group prepared a four-course meal for 300 people. We filmed the food preparation behind-the-scenes in the kitchens, allowing diners to witness the culinary magic.

The Covid-19 pandemic presented significant challenges, but we rose to the occasion. Operating under the banner of "The Must Win Team," Compass needed to secure contracts with major clients, such as football stadiums across the country. With face-to-face meetings no longer possible, we built a studio within the football stadium to facilitate live streaming, presentations, and green screen technology for their pitches.

Due to the success of this setup, Compass requested a dedicated studio at their headquarters in Chertsey, with ITM providing the technicians.