IT will be a case of all change in the kitchens at Malvern Theatres as a new company has been appointed to take over its catering operation.

The franchise - previously owned by Parkwood Leisure - for the Grange Road venue's catering arrangement was taken over last week by Stoke-on-Trent based Lindley Catering.

With 37 years experience, Lindley currently provides catering for more than 40 venues nation-wide, including Nottingham's Royal Centre Theatre and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

Its proposals for Malvern Theatres include new menus, a pre-theatre buffet in the circle bar and a wider range of options for conferences and banqueting.

"I believe this new partnership is good news for theatregoers and will see Malvern Theatres going from strength to strength in its relations with its customers," said theatres' chief executive Nic Lloyd.