Partnership with Rhubarb

 3 October 2025

THE CONYGAR INVESTMENT COMPANY PLC

Partnership with Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

at The Island Quarter, Nottingham

The Conygar Investment Company PLC ("Conygar") announces that it has entered into a management agreement with Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) to operate the food, beverage and events operations at The Island Quarter, Nottingham. Under the terms of the agreement, RHC will be remunerated through a revenue share arrangement, which is expected to be cashflow neutral in the short term, with potential cost savings to be gained due to the experienced RHC procurement team.

The long-term agreement lasts for ten years and can be expanded to include other venues on the site in the future.

Christopher Ware, Managing Director of Conygar, commented:

"We are delighted to have attracted such a high-quality international operator to The Island Quarter. Rhubarb Hospitality Collection bring a wealth of experience to the project and we have no doubt that their knowledge will help further cement The Island Quarter as one of the best venues in the East Midlands".

PB Jacobse, Rhubarb CEO added:

"Rhubarb Hospitality Collection is delighted to partner with Conygar on this iconic site, loved in Nottingham. As a seasoned operator renowned for excellence, quality, and consistency, RHC's expertise will help us reimagine hospitality on the site. We look forward to bringing fresh energy and innovative concepts that will enhance the visitor experience." 

ABOUT RHUBARB HOSPITALITY COLLECTION

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) is an international premium hospitality group specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant experiences, and venue hospitality management in London, New York City, The Hamptons and Berlin.

Their portfolio includes well-known restaurants and bars in iconic venues in London including Sky Garden, 22 Bishopsgate and The Royal Albert Hall. Internationally, RHC manages an extraordinary event space at Hudson Yards, New York and Frederick's, restaurant and bar in Berlin. As the accredited caterer at over 60 venues across London and New York, RHC also delivers over 1,500 luxury events every year, from large scale galas to intimate weddings and high-profile parties. RHC was acquired by Oak View Group (OVG) a global development, service, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment, and convention industries in June 2023.

Enquiries:

The Conygar Investment Company PLC

Christopher Ware: 020 7258 8670 

Panmure Liberum (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

Chris Clarke / Jamie Richards: 020 3100 2185

Temple Bar Advisory (Public Relations)

Alex Child-Villiers: 07795 425580

Sam Livingstone: 07769 655437