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Business leadership
Managing growth, cost pressures, service standards and the day-to-day realities of running a busy catering and events business.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Hospitality & Events
John Els
Managing Director, business owner and hospitality leader focused on people, strong client relationships and making complex events run smoothly.
I lead Harry Fraser Catering Services in the North-east of Scotland, working across weddings, corporate hospitality, private dining, charity events and large-scale public events.
About
A practical, growth-focused approach to hospitality and events.
My background is in hospitality, catering and event operations. I am driven by client satisfaction, strong teams and practical delivery. At Harry Fraser Catering, that means understanding what a client actually needs, building the right plan around it and making sure the experience feels effortless on the day.
Good opportunities start with good conversations and strong relationships.
A principle reflected in my Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce profile.
What I do
Leadership that connects commercial thinking with real-world delivery.
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Event operations
Turning plans into workable staffing, logistics, service and catering operations for everything from intimate dinners to major events.
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Client relationships
Building long-term relationships with private clients, businesses, event partners, venues and the wider North-east business community.
Harry Fraser Catering
North-east catering experience, from private dinners to large-scale events.
Harry Fraser Catering
Harry Fraser Catering Services
Based in Inverurie, Harry Fraser Catering provides catering and event services across weddings, corporate events, private functions, charity dinners and major public events. The business combines tailored menus with experienced event delivery, with a team history spanning more than four decades of catering in the North-east.
Weddings, corporate hospitality, private events and large-scale functions.
Past and present event work includes the Kiltwalk and established North-east events.
Current catering partner for Thainstone Events in Inverurie.
Public profile