T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo

Description

Belfast City Council require a Contractor for the provision of catering services at Belfast Zoo including the operation of the Zoo Café, the Tree Top Tearooms, the provision and operation of an additional unit at a central location within the zoo and the provision of events catering at the zoo. Lot 1: Belfast Zoo is one of the city’s oldest and best-loved attractions, celebrating 90 years in 2024. It is situated on the side of Cave Hill, with panoramic views across Belfast Lough. The Zoo Café offers indoor seated dining for up to 87 in the main restaurant and an additional 39 in the annex ‘Party Room’. Generous outdoor seating is surrounded by mature trees with views of Belfast Lough. The Treetop Tearooms, the smaller of the premises is situated at the top of the zoo, with panoramic views of Belfast Lough and towards the top of Cave Hill. It can provide indoor seating for 25 , with ample outside seating for 80 and a large picnic area close by. The current additional catering unit (not provided by the Council) is a large kiosk offering hot drinks, ice cream and confectionary. It is located close to the playpark and lake and uses three-phase electric power.