ESM Operations Provides Front-Of-House Excellence at ‘Taste Of London Festival’

Global event public safety consultancy ESM Operations Ltd recently supported Taste of London and its 40,000 attendees to help oversee front-of-house operations throughout the Regent’s Park-based festival.

Operations Director at ESM Operations, Simon Heathershaw, who joined the delivery team to help oversee front-of-house across the 5-days, says: “Managing an event of this scale in a historic venue like Regent’s Park requires precision, agility, and a shared vision for visitor safety and enjoyment.

“A huge thank you to Linda Burford, her team, and the MARI Group for bringing ESM Operations on board. It was an absolute pleasure working alongside so many seasoned professionals who understand what it takes to execute a flawless live experience.

“When you have 40,000 people eager to experience the absolute best food and drink London has to offer, the entry points and main thoroughfares become the critical backbone of the festival. The teams worked tirelessly to maintain efficient, welcoming, and safe environments from the moment gates opened until the final curtains fell. We are proud to have played a role in delivering another hugely successful landmark event for the capital’s hospitality calendar.”

Taste of London is an annual festival across five days, “dedicated to devouring the best food and drinks in the city”. The event includes a showcase of 36 restaurants, 50 chefs, 150 artisan producers, and live entertainment.

Operating across three international hubs, ESM Operations supports clients across all phases of an event, from early planning and design through to live operations and post-event review across the events, sports and entertainment sectors, delivering consistent standards of public safety across diverse and complex environments.