Dr. Andy Kemp MBE

Executive Director for @bidfoodUK, involved in a number of charities and in the All-party Parliamentary Group on School Food. Views expressed here are my own.

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@stevewager absolutely!

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

I had the great pleasure of spending a few nights at the Belle Vue guest house in Downham Market.

What a fabulous property... it is 5* accommodation, 5* breakfast and 5* hospitality.

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

A terrific event at Cliveden by @Arenanetworking with an electrifying presentation from @GoStembo in stunning surroundings, amazing food and many close industry friends. It was particularly good to pick up with @PdeT13 today who I have not seen in a while.
#ArenaEvents2021

[Philip de Ternant @PdeT13]

For many years we have won together lost together, been on the same team and of course competed against each other. So good to catch up with @AndyKempTweets at @Arenanetworking #ArenaEvents2021 #BelieveInMore

[Bidfood UK @BidfoodUK]

Join @AndyKempTweets on the @PSCMagazine webinar where he will be talking about the early impact of #Brexit and how lockdown restrictions are further complicating the picture for foodservice.
Sign up here: https://t.co/nDRh6m8TtC

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@UKHospKate Thank you, Kate. That's very kind of you

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

I want to see the #OurHospitalityVoices charity single in the Christmas charts.
Download to donate to @HospAction and stream now on all major platforms.
Let’s all come together to raise awareness of our incredibly resilient industry https://t.co/xpPUPgVAiP

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@alparask @UniWestLondon @UWLHospTour Thank you Alex, you are so kind

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@JulieBarker8 Thank you Julie. I am looking forward to seeing you in January

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

It’s an honour to be once again be named as part of the top 20 ‘most influential’ by Public Sector Catering.
The public sector has shown immense resilience this year and I will continue to speak up on the issues that impact it, to create positive change.

[Public Sector Catering @PSCMagazine]

The first four names are...

Stuart Roberts @HertsFarmer, deputy president of the @NFUFoodChain
David Oliver, head of catering HMPS
@molly_shaher, chair of @PACEUK
@AndyKempTweets public sector ‘champion’, @Bidfood group sales & marketing director

https://t.co/6cA5Jizkir

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@JeanetteOrrey Many thanks, Jeanette. I am not alone in the industry commitments, you are up there as well.

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@MatthewWhite8 Terrific to hear from you and thank you for such kind comments

[Bidfood UK @BidfoodUK]

We’re excited to announce we’ve teamed up with @HospAction to release a Christmas charity single which will raise vital funds for hospitality whilst shining a light on the importance and resilience of the industry 💙

Find out more: https://t.co/tanERwqarq
#OurHospitalityVoices

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

More support is needed for our customers to survive these unsustainable restrictions being placed on the hospitality industry. The resilience of our sector continues to truly astound me and we, at @BidfoodUK, will continue to support you in any way we can (2/2)

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

Yesterday’s news was disappointing to hear, particularly the tighter restrictions placed on hospitality in tier 2. It’s concerning that the sector’s work is being ignored despite the precautionary measures that our customers have put in place to keep the public safe. (1/2)

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

Our new consumer platform @BidfoodUKathome gives access to our extensive range, offering home delivery or click and collect from our depots.
Fantastic work by our #BestTeam who have worked tirelessly to get this launched

[Bidfood at home UK @BidfoodUKatHome]

We’ve now officially launched!
We're delighted to offer a fantastic range of food and drink to consumers and hopefully help at a time where you might be struggling to pick up essentials from your local supermarket.
See what we have to offer: https://t.co/8DO5C2zL6v

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

I am delighted to see the introduction of the winter grant scheme which will support families in need with food and bills. This is a great step towards combatting child food poverty in the UK.

Thank you to everyone who has campaigned for this.
#EndChildFoodPoverty

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

☔️ The Covid Winter Grant Scheme is a new £170m #Coronavirus scheme to support children and families this winter.

💷 The money will reach the hardest hit during the pandemic, helping families put food on the table, heat homes and pay bills.

(1/3)

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

Last year, Michael and I, alongside the brilliant team from @cateredplymouth fed around 450 children in need on one day in the summer holidays. It’s shocking that this situation still continues today.
Thank you @MarcusRashford for continuing to highlight this issue.

[Michael Caines MBE DL @michaelcaines]

I was privileged to chat with @GabyRoslin weekend show to share my thoughts on the importance of free school meals & talked about when @AndyKempTweets & I fed children in need in Plymouth last year. Well done @MarcusRashford for your work here! https://t.co/ZzDCuDK0Y7

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

Thank you to all the #MealsOnWheelsHeroes who provide vital frontline contribution by delivering nutritious food with a friendly face, helping reduce isolation and loneliness.
Join me in saying thank you: https://t.co/II4JxGTHrd
@NACCCaterCare

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

No child should ever go hungry in the 21st century. Those who know me will know this is a matter close to my heart. I urge you to sign @MarcusRashford 's petition – let’s get it to 500,000 signatures.

#endchildfoodpoverty

https://t.co/GZD7ioNVkD

[Bidfood UK @BidfoodUK]

We at Bidfood are fully behind @MarcusRashford in his efforts to eradicate child food poverty in the UK. Please sign the petition and click the link in the subsequent email to make sure your voice is counted.

#endchildfoodpoverty
https://t.co/ZeBsRH8mHQ

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

@mynameisAndyJ Thank you, Andy. I think it's key for us to get our message across to enable government to recognise all elements of the supply chain.

[Dr. Andy Kemp MBE @AndyKempTweets]

I agree with what our CEO, Andrew Selley, said on @BBCBreakfast & @bbc5live this morning.

Wholesalers are a vital supplier to the food & drink sector. Despite @BidfoodUK remaining strong & resilient, our industry needs support through Business Rates Relief & furlough extensions

[Bidfood UK @BidfoodUK]

It was great to see our CEO, Andrew Selley, on @BBCBreakfast and @bbc5live this morning, urging for more support for wholesalers.
Wholesalers are a critical link in the supply chain for hospitality and have been very much overlooked to-date.