Former Huddersfield town centre manager Cathy Burger is bringing her expertise as an events organiser to a new level.

Cathy, who helped turn the Huddersfield Food And Drink Festival from a 10-stall market to the largest event of its kind in the north – attracting more than 150,000 visitors in 2013 – has formed events consultancy Food Festivals Ltd.

The consultancy now works with public and private sector clients to deliver successful events – managing everything from health and safety to road closures, site logistics to publicity and marketing.

As town centre manager in Huddersfield, she was involved in various events and initiatives such as the Festival of Light food and drink market, plant sales, the refreshment area at the Mumford and Sons music concert, actor Patrick Stewart’s attendance at the Huddersfield’s Christmas lights switch-on and the Discover Huddersfield initiative.

In addition to full event management, Cathy also works with clients on a consultancy basis, offering advice and guidance in the early planning stages of an event.

She said: “Food and drink festivals have really become a passion for me and it is great to not only see local businesses benefit, but the vibrancy and vitality that it brings into an area can have a huge impact. I’m looking forward to working with other businesses and local authorities to put a food and drink festival firmly on their yearly events calendar!”