Key Brands Collaborate For Innovative Sodexo Chef of the Year Dinner
On Tuesday 17th October, representatives from Lockhart Catering Equipment, Alliance Group, Essential Cuisine & RAK Porcelain joined forces to put on a special Chefs Table dining experience for the Sodexo Chef of the Year 2023 showcasing some of the industry's leading brands in food and non-food service.
Winner Adam Smith, Hospitality Chef for Independents, was joined by Corporate Service Chefs Anthony Dye & Ashley Bax, alongside members of Sodexo's senior team David Mulcahy, Robin Turner & Diane Camp - for a 5-course tasting menu at Alliance Group's Hoxton development kitchen showcasing some of the best product the industry has to offer.
Speaking about the competition, David Mulcahy, Food Innovation & Sustainability Director, had this to say: "The Sodexo Chef of the Year competition showcases the best of our culinary talent across Sodexo UK & Ireland. This year's finalists and winners demonstrated their skills under pressure and judges were extremely impressed with the result."
Combining Alliance Group's produce with Essential Cuisine stocks & sauces, Head of Culinary Matt Owens created a menu featuring Handpicked 21 Day Aged Beef, Handpicked 10 Day Aged Lamb, Pure South Venison & Lumina Lamb. Through rigorous standards and meticulous processes, Lumina Lamb is 100% natural, free range, grass-fed and finished on specially cultivated chicory herb pastures in New Zealand.
Matt Owens said "It was a pleasure to showcase our handpicked lamb and beef along with our Lumina lamb to the winners of Sodexo Chef of the Year. We are committed to supporting our Chef community through innovative ways to use our products, thank you to Lockhart Catering Equipment, Essential Cuisine & RAK Porcelain".
The menu was paired with a selection of wines from biodiverse vineyards across South Africa & New Zealand and presented on RAK porcelain courtesy of Craig Martin, RAK's UK Sales Manager. The collections included new RAK Earth, inspired by antique traditions, and featuring traditional colours.
The event was organized by long-time supporter of Sodexo Chef of the Year, Lockhart Catering Equipment. Simon Britten, Head of Digital Marketing added "We're always excited to find a new Sodexo Chef of the Year and it's fantastic to be able to share the winner's experience with so many different brands from across the industry, coming together to showcase innovative product and, above all, celebrate these Chefs success through 2023".
About The Companies
Alliance Group: Is a leading food company owned by skilled and passionate New Zealand farmers who produce the finest quality free-range grass-fed natural lamb, beef and venison.
Essential Cuisine: National Chef of the Year headline sponsor, specializing in quality sauces & stocks made for the working kitchen: www.essentialcuisine.com
PR Contact
Simon Britten, Head of Digital Marketing
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