B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) and Sodexo Live!, hospitality partner to the world’s most iconic venues, today announced a multi-year partnership extension at two of Vancouver’s most renowned venues: BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. This extension solidifies a shared commitment to continue delivering world-class guest experiences that set new standards in event hospitality.
Sodexo Live! has proudly served BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre for decades, supporting a wide range of events from major conferences and trade shows to global sporting events and concerts. Together, Sodexo Live! and PavCo will continue to invest in Vancouver and greater British Columbia’s cultural and economic vitality by elevating offerings that are unique to both premier venues.
With a sharp focus on service excellence, operational advancements, and locally inspired culinary programming, Sodexo Live! will continue to meet and exceed the evolving expectations of today’s eventgoers with innovation and creativity. Whether it’s quality, diverse quick service for fans at a soccer match or a four-course plant-based meal during a multi-day convention, Sodexo Live! will keep creating unforgettable hospitality moments.
“We’re thrilled to continue our mission of making BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre global beacons of hospitality,” said Belinda Oakley, CEO, Sodexo Live!. “We believe in the power of food, service, and community to transform events into memories, and we’re honored to continue to provide that in a city as dynamic as Vancouver alongside our trailblazing partners.”
“Over the years, our collaboration with Sodexo Live! has produced truly distinctive programs, and we’re excited to embark on the next chapter together,” said Ken Cretney, President and CEO, PavCo. “The Sodexo Live! team consistently tailors its offerings with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every experience is exceptional.”
Sodexo Live! will also continue to deepen its collaboration with local businesses, community partners, and Indigenous chefs while keeping a strong emphasis on sustainability and food waste reduction. By combining local insight with global expertise, PavCo and Sodexo Live!’s extended partnership will deliver elevated experiences that resonate with guests and set a new benchmark for the industry.
About PavCo
B.C. Pavilion Corporation is a Provincial Crown Corporation of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. Committed to excellence from our values to our execution, PavCo owns and operates two world-class public facilities located in downtown Vancouver: BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. From hosting global summit meetings to world class sporting and entertainment events, PavCo performs on its mandate of generating economic and community benefit for the people of B.C. through the prudent management of its public facilities.
About Sodexo Live!
Sodexo Live! manages prestigious convention, cultural, and sporting venues and major events all over the world. With 40,000 employees and 500 sites, Sodexo Live! offers clients a range of bespoke catering, sales, and event management services, helping to transform the consumer experience into unforgettable memories. Sodexo Live! commits to unlocking customers’ full potential while favoring local communities. Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of prestigious events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, Roland-Garros, the Rugby World Cup and the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.