Lexington Catering is celebrating after an outstanding display from its chefs at the NEC Hospitality Show 2015 (19 – 21 January 2015). The Lexington chefs competed across two days in the Lexington Superfood Challenge, the Elior Street Food Challenge and the Tilda Young Chef of the Year competition. Between the brigade of chefs, they scooped a Gold, three Silver and one Bronze and three Best in Class, as well as first year apprentice, Krishan Makol being named the Tilda Young Chef of the Year.
Monday – Lexington Superfood Challenge
- Ben Tamlyn and Joanna Moore – Silver and Best in Class
- Tony Stuart and Louise Roberts – Bronze
Tuesday – Elior Street Food Challenge
- Matt Jaynes – Silver and Best in Class
- Pete Denhart – Silver
Tuesday – Tilda Young Chef of the Year Competition
- Krishan Makol, Lex School of Talent Apprentice – Gold, Best in Class and named Tilda Young Chef of the Year
Rob Kirby, Chef Director says, “What a fantastic result! The guys had practised and practised their dishes, drilling down their technique and style to compete against the industries finest and their dedication really shows. For us to win all ‘Best in Class’ across 100% off the competitions entered is a Lexy first – an amazing team win that absolutely underpins our real food culture’. Notes for Editors:
About Lexington
Lexington was set up in 2002 by co-founders Mike Sunley, Katharine Lewis and Rachel Lindner. Since then Lexington has enjoyed considerable growth and acclaim for delivering fabulous food and exceptional service for people at work. In 2014 the organisation launched Lexington Reception Services (LRS) to create the very best front of house experiences for their clients and customers. Lexington was acquired by Elior in 2014.
About Elior UK
Elior operates high profile catering contracts across the B&I, health & care homes, defence, education, stadia and heritage sectors. It provides customers with a bespoke offer that focuses on great food and customer service and couples it with the benefits that a large company brings. It employees over 10,000 people across 650 locations.
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