Bahrain-based Gulf Hotels Group has set up a new subsidiary, Gulf Catering, to focus on hospitality and contract catering services.

The division will serve a wide range of clients, including corporate offices, hospitals, industrial operations, large-scale events and schools. It will also cater to individuals and private functions.

The business is anchored by a newly built central kitchen designed to handle high-volume production and multi-site delivery.

According to Gulf Hotels Group, a dedicated research and development (R&D) kitchen forms a core part of the complex.

The company noted the R&D kitchen underpins menu creation, testing and refinement, enabling innovation, standardisation and localisation tailored to each sector’s requirements.

The central kitchen has been designed with a future-focused operating model, integrating modern service approaches such as cloud kitchen capabilities.

Gulf Hotels Group CEO Ahmed Janahi said: “The launch of Gulf Catering represents a carefully considered step within a new vision for Gulf Hotels Group.

“Through this platform, we are translating more than five decades of experience in delivering premium food and hospitality into an integrated operating model that can function at scale and with higher operational efficiency.

“This initiative supports our strategy to diversify the group’s business portfolio, strengthen our position in the hospitality sector, and deliver integrated solutions to institutions, corporates, and large-scale events.”

Gulf Catering general manager Raed Mayoof added: “Gulf Catering has been developed around an integrated operating model that prioritises food quality, safety, and service consistency across all operating locations.

“Supported by the Central Kitchen and a dedicated R&D capability, we are able to develop, test, and deliver menus that meet the operational and cultural needs of different sectors, while maintaining the service and food standards long associated with Gulf Hotels Group.”