Boyes Turner advises CH&CO on Blue Apple acquisition

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Tom Kilkelly

Background: iStock. In frame: Kate Eavis

Thames Valley law firm Boyes Turner has advised independent caterer CH&CO on its acquisition of fellow catering company Blue Apple.

This merger comes as CH&CO continues to expand its presence in the catering market place.

Blue Apple joins CH&CO alongside its existing workplace businesses Vacherin and Gather & Gather. Blue Apple will continue to be overseen by co-founders Brian Allanson and Ruston Toms, the brand will also persevere through the acquisition.

Ruston Toms said: “We’re all super excited about joining CH&CO and believe that the synergies created will benefit our amazing teams, clients and customers. This strategic move will combine resources, expertise and passion to elevate our already high standards to the next level. Our brand and our PIPS values of Passion, Integrity, Pride and Sustainability will remain.”

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Kate Eavis, who heads up the corporate team at Boyes Turner, conducted the transaction. She was supported by corporate solicitors Pearse Connery and Aimee Gaston, employment specialists Katie Harris, Natalie Wood, Suzanna Ghazal, commercial lawyers Jess Lee and Rohini Lad and commercial property expertise from Gemma Nelis.

A spokesperson for the Reading law firm said: ''With cultures and values in alignment, the expanded workplace estate will benefit from shared best practice. Blue Apple will gain valuable additional support from CH&CO, including assistance from its support teams and enhanced learning and development opportunities.''

Bill Toner, CEO of CH&CO, was particularly excited about the acquisition and expressed his optimism for the future following the transaction.

He said: “A very warm welcome to the Blue Apple team. Brian Allanson and Ruston Toms have built a great business over the last 25 years, and we’re delighted they are joining CH&CO. The Blue Apple business is a great addition to our portfolio of workplace brands, and we’re excited about the opportunities this merger provides all team members and our partners”.

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.