About Humble Arnold Associates

‘A tradition of design excellence since 1966′

The longest established Foodservice Design Consultancy in Europe; formed in 1966

The Practice is led by Stephen Arnold and co-director Edward Bircham.  Stephen joined the company in 1975. Andrew Humble led the business with Stephen until his passing in 2018. Edward Bircham became a director in 2014 and has helped to drive the company further forward.

HAA has an Industry leading reputation for work within the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean Islands and Far East.  The project split between the UK and overseas assignments varies, but the norm would typically be a higher level of commissions overseas. Stephen has led the overseas business development, travelling extensively since the early eighties.

HAA is one of the largest foodservice design consultancy practices in the UK. We have established an office in Johannesburg, South Africa to assist with Middle East and Africa based projects and business development within that region.

Our designs are innovative, with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, wellness and practicality.


Humble Arnold Associates Team:

Stephen Arnold

Design Director


Joined 1975

Edward Bircham

Project Director


Joined 2005

Duncan Reid

Director


Joined 2015
(South Africa Office)

Matt Scottow

Associate Director


Joined 1996

Andrew Charles

Senior Project Consultant


Joined 2010

Stuart Wilcox

Senior Project Consultant


Joined 2025

Sam Giles

Project Manager


Joined 2010

Rosemary Hare

Project Consultant


Joined 2019

Craig Rattray

Project Consultant


Joined 2017

Zhandre Brass

Design Associate / BIM Manager


Joined 2022
(South Africa Office)

Rachel Sokolich

Design Associate


Joined 2023
(South Africa Office)

Réani De Langen

Design Associate


Joined 2025
(South Africa Office)

Nichola Few

Design Associate


Joined 2023

Mishka Rambaran

Design Associate


Joined 2023
(South Africa Office)

Douglas Okafo

Design Associate


Joined 2023

Laura Bushby

Office Manager & Document Controller


Joined 1996

Alexander Hadlow

Design Associate


Joined 2005

Frances Arnold

Accounts Manager


Joined 1994