Seventh Award of 2018 for F3 at Manchester City F.C.

Fabulous Fan Fayre (F3), a joint venture between Absolute Taste and Legends Hospitality, triumphed at the Sports & Leisure Catering Awards (SLC) last night (12 September), taking home the 'Innovation Award' for its work on the Tunnel Club at Manchester City F.C.

The team were honoured at the ceremony held at London's BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, receiving the industry accolade for the second year running. In 2017, F3 took home the 'Innovation Award' in recognition of their 'Not for Profit' programme and work with local charities in Manchester.

Last night's award win recognised F3's work in designing, implementing and managing the Tunnel Club at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. SLC commended the business for providing a high-end hospitality option with meticulous food and unparalleled live action.

Launched in the summer of 2017, The Tunnel Club is a ground-breaking premium hospitality experience like no other, designed to offer clients the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the world's greatest footballers while enjoying unparalleled food, beverages and hospitality.

With views into the players' tunnel, seating located directly behind the dug-out and the chance to watch post-match interviews first-hand, attendees at The Tunnel Club are immersed into the sporting atmosphere through unprecedented access and world class hospitality.

Neil Worcester, Managing Director at F3 said: "At F3, we aim to constantly push the boundaries of what is expected at sporting stadia and challenge ourselves to continually adapt and innovate to improve the guest experience. Our fantastic team has worked round the clock to create something never seen before and their dedication and passion has been absolutely outstanding. To have our hard work ratified by an industry standard as well respected as the SLC Awards is truly an honour and we look forward to providing unforgettable matchday experiences for many more years to come."

The recent SLC win rounds off what has been a hugely successful year for F3 who were also recipients of three Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards, a Sports Business Award, a National Venue Award an Acorn 30 under 30 and the award for Best Football Club Hospitality at the Football Business Awards.

For more information about booking both match-day and non match-day hospitality at Manchester City F.C. or Watford F.C., please visit www.fthree.co.uk.

About Absolute Taste

Absolute Taste is a team of creators, innovators and spirited individuals, who challenge, lead and invest in food. They support a broad community of food and drink artisans and suppliers, and where possible grow and rear their own ingredients at farms local to their Oxfordshire base. Established in 1999, the company specialises in providing premium cuisine at a series of high profile event spaces including The Aegon Championships, Silverstone, Farnborough International Airshow, Lords Cricket Ground and Woods' Silver Fleet.

About Legends Hospitality

Legends is a company that specialises in delivering solutions for legendary brands. With a 360 degree service, covering Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Retail, Merchandising and Tours. A leadership team with over 300 years of experience in Sales, Sponsorship, Analytics and Valuation, Hospitality and Operations.

About Eagles Fine Foods

Eagles Fine Foods is home to fine foods of uncompromising quality, showcasing some of the country's best suppliers. Their food hall's original ethos for being able to make a complete meal in one basket is still the backbone of the emporium. Eagles Fine Foods continues to be proudly independently run, offering a superior level of food quality and shopping experience, away from the large retail brands that are so prevalent now.

About Muddy Duck Pub

The Muddy Duck Pub is a fabulous Pub in Hethe with a passionate focus on great quality ingredients served in a relaxed setting and run by a locally grown team.

Fresh Start currently caters for 16 schools in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and beyond. The company champions the use of fresh and regional produce and is affiliated to The Soil Association as a mark of its commitment to giving children the freshest and healthiest start to their educational lives.