Everton have secured a partnership with a world leading food service provider for their new stadium, a deal which has been described as “one of the biggest commercial deals” in the club’s history.

Aramark UK will take their first steps into English football to deliver food, drink and experiences on matchdays and non-matchday events across Everton’s state-of-the-art development at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The company, which will become a founding partner of the stadium, already has a portfolio spanning clubs in La Liga, Bundesliga and NFL, and the move is set to create 1,200 new jobs.

“Aramark’s mission to set the standard for excellence and their alignment with our vision to create exceptional experiences for Evertonians really resonated with us,” said Toffees chief commercial and communications officer Richard Kenyon.