10 JULY 2025 – Freemans Event Partners and Silverstone have signed a new multi-year contract, reaffirming a 40-year partnership that continues to enhance the fan experience at one of the world’s most iconic motorsport venues. Recently Freemans Event Partners delivered a record-breaking Formula 1 British Grand Prix working with Silverstone, where over 500,000 fans were welcomed across the event.
This year the partnership means more than ever before as Freemans gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Sharing its heritage with one of motorsport’s most iconic venues, Silverstone, Freemans has had petrol running through its veins ever since. From a single fish and chips outlet at the legendary circuit in 1975, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading event partners. Today, it serves over 25 million people annually across more than 650 event days, continuing to fuel unforgettable experiences with the same drive and passion that launched it five decades ago.
Under the renewed agreement, Freemans Event Partners remains the exclusive public food and beverage provider at Silverstone. This partnership brings an exciting, high-quality, and diverse food and drink experience to major annual events including Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the Tissot British Grand Prix MotoGP, and the Silverstone Festival.
Highlights from the British Grand Prix weekend included:
- 300+ food and drink options across the venue, from branded outlets and bespoke menus in the Landostand to the official launch of CARGO Global Eats, plus dedicated Heinz and Doritos experiences
- 800 foodservice deliveries made directly to vendors’ outlets, day and night
- Over 300 seasonal team members deployed daily to serve world-class F&B to fans
- FEP PAY powered payments, minimising queues and maximising time at the track
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About Freemans Event Partners
Freemans Event Partners is the multi-service partner of choice, trusted by some of the world’s most iconic venues and events including Silverstone Circuit, Allianz Stadium, Lord’s Cricket Ground, Wembley Stadium, the European Tour, the Jockey Club and the Badminton Horse Trials.
Our passion for events, relentless drive for innovation, and exceptional food and beverage solutions transform the fan experience, unlocking greater revenue for our partners.
We shape the future of events through our multi-service solutions – event F&B, end-to-end supply chain and wholesale, fan zones, brand and street food partnerships, payment tech, sustainability, and premium hospitality solutions; working with global rightsholders and brands such as F1, the Ryder Cup, the FA Cup, Coca-Cola and American Express.
Established in 1975, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Freemans Event Partners, celebrating five decades of remarkable growth. From its beginnings as a single fish and chip outlet at Silverstone Circuit, the family-owned business has evolved into a leading provider of food and beverage operations for major events, venues, and experiences across the UK and Europe. Today, it serves over 25 million people across more than 650 event days each year.
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