Heritage Portfolio, the specialist events and catering company within Sodexo Live! is celebrating a successful first year supporting the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, where the Heritage Portfolio team delivered hospitality and catering for DP World Tour operating areas, kicking off a prestigious three-year contract and cementing its position as a leader in delivery of extraordinary events.
Heritage Portfolio served over 5,000 hospitality covers during the tournament week including the Partners Pavilion and the Genesis Lounge, the flagship premium hospitality lounge and restaurant.
In addition, the team also catered for DP World Tour operating areas, including the Media Centre, Players & Caddies Café and Greenkeepers. Through a blend of on-site kitchens and their central production kitchen in Leith, Heritage Portfolio delivered a best-in-class culinary experience to all guests.
Building on its reputation for innovative dining Heritage Portfolio elevated the tournament’s food offering, with menus in the Genesis Lounge curated in partnership with renowned local Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin and award winning South Korean Chef Mun Kim.
The collaborative menu was a highlight for guests – showcasing some of Scotland’s finest produce including hand-dived Orkney scallops and North Berwick lobster alongside traditional Korean recipes of Black Angus beef with Korean miso mushroom sauce and rice pudding with Korean fuji apples.
Leading the way in food innovation and local seasonal sourcing, Heritage Portfolio menu showcased Scotland’s finest seasonal produce including fish and seafood sourced along the east coast via George Campbell & Sons, beef from John Gilmour in East Lothian, and soft fruits from Fife and Angus, aligned with the DP World Tour’s “Green Drive” sustainability initiatives.
An experienced operational team of more than 50 managers, chefs and front of house professionals, with support from the Sodexo Live! major events team were on site from 29 June, with the first outlets open from 6 July ahead of championship play from 10-13 July. 120 staff were recruited locally, supporting employment in the surrounding area.
The culinary team at Heritage Portfolio were led by Executive Head Chef Paul Hood, who oversaw menu innovation and event dining. With 23 years in hospitality, Paul’s passion for fine dining and luxury experiences ensured every dish was crafted to perfection.
Paul was joined by Stephen Frost, Divisional Executive Chef at Heritage Portfolio, who was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Excellence Awards for his extraordinary 52-year career in hospitality.
Sandy Robson, Executive Director, Heritage Portfolio, said:
“Now in its 53rd year, the Genesis Scottish Open is a high-profile, internationally renowned golf tournament and we are thrilled to have catered for such a prestigious event. This contract underscores our capability to deliver premium hospitality experiences at scale, and showcases our expertise in the complex, fast-paced world of live events and sports catering.
“We’re proud to be flying the flag for Scottish food and service excellence on this global stage and look forward to creating more memorable experiences and thrilling guests in style. Serving thousands of guests at one of Europe’s premier golf tournaments is both a challenge and an honour that we’re ready to meet.”
Heritage Portfolio, a division of Sodexo Live! is a leading provider of private and corporate hospitality for cultural destinations. Producing outstanding catering and event services, it serves some of the most prestigious venues across Britain, delivering amazing experiences that go beyond the remarkable food it creates.
In Scotland partners include Musselburgh Racecourse, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, National Galleries Scotland, V&A Dundee and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Across the rest of the country it also works with venues including the Wallace Collection and Royal Academy of Arts in London.
For more information see www.sodexolive.co.uk
