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Surprise win for S+T project at University of Kent

News — 11 Jun 2015

The Stiff + Trevillion designed CARGO bar and bistro has won an award for ‘Best Bar Concept: Operated by the In-House Team’ in the 2015 U Dine Awards. The awards, organised by the Menu Innovation Network, recognise and reward universities that are embracing and delivering the latest high street food and beverage trends to their students.

Since its opening in September 2014, CARGO has received a number of positive accolades. Its central location is a first for the University – combining the ‘high street experience’ with the care of a university outlet.

In keeping with its maritime base, CARGO has a nautical and industrial-style interior while the name CARGO was chosen by Kent students in an online poll.

Keith Williams, Kent Hospitality’s Head of Trading, said: ‘What makes CARGO so special is not only the functional, visually and ergonomically attractive design that clearly differentiates it from the competition; it’s the close knit team that run the unit on a daily basis.