Service provider Sodexo Ltd has announced the acquisition of Peyton Events, the catering arm of Peyton and Byrne.

Peyton Events currently operates in a range of London venues including The National Gallery, The Wallace Collection, Royal Academy of Arts, IWM London and the Saatchi Gallery.

The acquisition will strengthen Sodexo’s presence in the capital and create a platform for the provider to develop creative propositions for clients.

Tom Crocker, director of sales and marketing at Peyton Events, commented: “This marks an extremely exciting chapter for Peyton Events. We will continue to deliver fabulous events at the high standards our clients have come to expect, and look forward to expanding further, taking our business to the next level.”