Great food starts with great people, so we’re delighted to welcome two brilliant new additions to our culinary leadership team.
Darren Collier joins us as Head of Food Operations, while Ben Stanley takes on the role of Development Chef. They join Culinary Director, Candice Webber and Company Executive Chef, Alistair Day, strengthening the expertise, creativity and hands-on support available to our chefs and clients.
Darren will lead food mobilisation across new contracts, helping our teams establish strong standards from day one. He will also oversee chef development and training, share best practice across our kitchens and ensure our chefs continue to play an active role in sourcing and procurement.
Ben will turn his attention to what comes next. From seasonal menus and fresh food concepts to standout hospitality and events, he will work alongside our chefs, clients and operational teams to keep our food offer moving forward.
Their arrival comes at an exciting time for us, as we continue to grow through new partnerships and the development of our existing contracts. It also supports the next chapter for Kingsland Kitchen, our central production kitchen in Shoreditch, where the brigade has expanded to meet growing demand across workplace dining, hospitality, events and delivered-in catering.
Together, Darren and Ben bring even more knowledge, fresh thinking and creative energy to the business. Most importantly, they share our belief that brilliant food comes from talented people who care about what they do.
As a recently certified B Corp, we want to grow in the right way, that means investing in our people, creating new opportunities and making a positive difference for our clients, communities and wider industry.