The Hospitality Collective
Knutsford
Product
Debt
Funding use
Expansion
Sector
Hospitality
Amount
£275,000
Fund
North West Business Growth Loan
Summary
In December 2025, River Capital announced a £275,000 investment package from the North West Business Growth Loan fund to support The Hospitality Collective‘s expansion including the recently opened Glossop Market Hall.
Each of its entities; Larkspur Lodge Ltd, Fork and Field Catering Ltd and MHV Glossop have received funding to drive growth across the group’s wedding venues, premium catering operations, and the new market hall development.
The River Capital investment will fund strategic improvements across all three businesses. At Larkspur Lodge, funding will enhance outdoor areas with improved gardens, additional seating, and outdoor catering facilities, alongside increased marketing to achieve 150 weddings annually. Fork and Field will expand its production kitchen and purchase equipment to handle larger contracts. At MHV Glossop, the investment will complete fixtures and fittings, support recruitment and training, and has provided working capital for the launch phase.
The investment is expected to create 50 new jobs across the three businesses, adding to the 25 full-time positions currently employed across the group.
River Capital’s support has been invaluable. We knew they understood our business and sector and this investment enables us to enhance our existing venues whilst launching an exciting venture in Glossop that will regenerate the town centre and create significant employment opportunities. The market hall brings together exceptional independent operators, creating a destination that will draw visitors from across Manchester, Cheshire, Sheffield, and Liverpool.”
Richard Walker Director – The Hospitality Collective
