Vernon Kay to host Country Range Group’s ‘An Evening With’

Broadcaster Vernon Kay is to host the Country Range Group’s annual ‘An Evening With…’ celebration on 11 December at the National Gallery in London.

The event will be attended by over 200 people, including the owners and senior management of the group’s members, supplier partners and industry guests.

Guests will be treated to a special drinks reception and a three-course dinner that has been specially created for the evening by caterers Rhubarb.

The awards up for grabs on the night celebrate the very best across the Country Range Group. The 2025 Member Awards will recognise excellence in areas including Best Own Brand Performance, Best Branded Performance, Best Digital Activation and the coveted Member of the Year. Meanwhile, the 2025 Supplier Awards will include categories such as Service Performance, Best New Supplier, Frozen Supplier of the Year, Own Brand Supplier of the Year, and Branded Supplier of the Year.

Martin Ward, Country Range Group chief executive, said: “Our annual ‘An Evening With…’ awards evening is a key date in the CRG calendar and celebrates the amazing achievements of our group, our dedicated members, and our valued supplier partners.

“The National Gallery is a setting steeped in history and creativity and we look forward to inviting guests to step beyond the canvas and into a portrait of our success. With our unique host Vernon Kay being the pièce de résistance to the event, we’re confident the evening will be one to remember.”

In other news, Country Range has added Tiramisu to its selection of desserts. The frozen dessert contains 16 portions and just needs to be thawed before service.

Another recent addition to the group’s portfolio is Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce, which is packaged in 2.27-litre bottles.