Shanghai, China, June 28, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ - The Westin Bund Center Shanghai recently announced that the hotel has officially received its Outside Catering Service Certificate by Shanghai Food and Drug Administration on 7th June, 2016.  The hotel is the city's first five-star hotel in HuangPu district, Shanghai to receive this certificate.

“With our purpose built, state of the art newly constructed outside catering kitchen and combined with our extensive experience in high quality food offerings and service, we are proud to be one of only a handful of 5-star international hotels in Shanghai that has now received the Outside Catering Service Certificate,” said Greg Findlay, general manager of The Westin Bund Center Shanghai.  “This certification allows us to provide unparalleled high-end outside catering service for  corporate or  private events anytime, anywhere, but importantly according to the strict local hygiene policy,” he added.

About the hotel's certification for outside catering services

From food production, delivery to final service on site, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai adheres to strict hygiene policy set by Shanghai Food and Drug Administration. A custom built and advanced kitchen facility for outside catering and high standards and strict control when purchasing materials and food processing provide guarantees of food safety in production. A mobile food delivery truck with refrigeration ensures food safety during delivery. Attendants on site are well-trained and in strict compliance with food handling procedures to ensure food safety and equipment sanitation.

Additionally, one independent laboratory has been set up for food sample retention, testing and recording to provide data support and analysis to ensure world class food safety standards are maintained.

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About The Hotel

Just a stroll away is the magnificent Bund architectural site and waterfront. Yu garden, a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden and the popular pedestrian shopping precinct on Nanjing Road are also within short walking distance. Lujiazhui Financial District is a mere 10-minute taxi ride away. Guests will be delighted on arrival with the grand atrium lobby featuring a striking cantilevered glass staircase inlaid with delicate rice paper and beautiful soft-glow lighting. With 570 tastefully-decorated guest rooms and suites offered in two towers, other services and facilities include restaurants serving Asian, Italian and international favorites and the city’s famous Sunday Brunch, a Westin Workout fitness centre with indoor swimming pool and the Banyan Tree Spa.

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai is located at 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai 200002, China.