Abela & Co Profile
Founded in 1967 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Abela & Co has firmly established itself as one of the leading food service management firms in the country and a pioneer of its industry in the region. The Company is currently catering to various segments of the market including Industrial Catering, Corporate Catering, Hotel Staff Catering, Educational Institutions Catering, Oilfield Catering (Offshore & Onshore), Hospital Catering, Retail Catering & Management, Banqueting & Party Catering, Office and Janitorial Services.
Today, Abela & Co manages over 120 contracts, supported by 3,000 dedicated professionals. The Company boasts an impressive list of corporate clients including Burj Al Arab Hotel, One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel, Armani Hotel, Fairmont Dubai, Nestle, Petrofac, HSBC Bank Middle East, American Hospital Dubai, IKEA, McDermott, Baker Hughes, Dubai Dry Docks, Dubai Petroleum, Dubai Women’s College, Dubai Men’s College, Zayed University and the American University in Dubai to name a few.
Food remains the most important aspect of our business. As one of the leading food service management firm in the region, we are committed to producing high quality food for our customers. This commitment is only made possible by the respective kitchen brigades operating throughout the Company. The chef and line cooks working in Abela & Co mirror the diverse multiculturalism of the customers we serve. This diversity is evident in the range, creativity and capacity of food served.
As a firm, Service Excellence remains at the vanguard of our business. Experience has taught us that in order to achieve maximum client satisfaction, we must work in partnership based on individual needs, mutual understanding, trust, passion for food, continuous strive to provide the best in terms of value, and a high level of flexibility. Similarly, we believe that progress and performance are a result of people passion towards continuous improvement. Our systematic approach towards achieving the best food service management is supported by our strategy and deployed through multiple systems tailored to accomplish high product and service standards to exceed our customers’ expectations.
At the heart of Abela & Co’s DNA are core values, which aim to create long-term benefits for its shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the community in which it operates. These values represent the firm’s aspirations and shape its corporate identity and future. They include: conducting our business with the highest level of integrity and honesty; exceeding client and customer expectations; practicing sound financial management; creating a caring environment which focuses on creativity and promotes professional and personal growth; and supporting the communities in which we live and work.
In 2005, Abela & Co was one of the first catering companies in Dubai to be awarded with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (“HACCP”) System Certification endorsed by the Dubai Municipality as recognition for its dedication to food safety and hygiene. The Company is also the proud winner of the prestigious Dubai Quality Award for the service industry.
Giving back to the community in which Abela & Co operates is synonymous with the Company’s culture and values. Over the past several years, Abela & Co has supported a wide range of causes that focus on social, educational and health related issues. This has been achieved by supporting local initiatives and organizations, which include but are not limited to the Emirates Environment Group, Dubai Municipality, the Beit Al Khair Society, Rashid Pediatric Centre and the Dubai Cares Walkathon. In 2012, Abela & Co was awarded the prestigious CSR Label Award by Dubai Camber in recognition of its efforts in supporting its communities, workplace, market place and environment.