Elior UK has named Mark Webber as food development director.
Webber will spearhead the introduction of innovative food strategies and lead the caterer’s centralised menu creation team to ensure all food service offerings align with its near-term Net Zero and carbon reduction commitments for 2030. He will also oversee Elior’s supplier partnerships and chef collaborations to ensure a unified approach to sustainability as well as quality.
Mark’s experience will be invaluable at the helm of our strategy moving forward to constantly innovate and deliver great menus.
In addition, Webber will help expand Elior’s street food partner network ‘Street Kitchen Collective’, a dynamic collection of own-brand concepts and street food partners bringing together flavours from around the globe.
With over 25 years’ experience in the contract catering industry in roles such as group executive chef, head of culinary defence, director of food and culinary director, Webber’s industry experience has earned him a respected reputation in the culinary space, making him the ideal candidate to lead Elior UK into its next chapter of innovation.
Webber adds: “Joining Elior at such a dynamic time for the catering industry is an exciting new challenge. I’m looking forward to working with Elior’s talented development team to continue delivering great tasting, nutritious meals whilst integrating new partnerships and innovation to delight our customers. It’s never about blindly jumping on the latest trend, it’s about carefully considering all the options and curating the best tailored solutions for our customers.”
Charlotte Wright, who recently assumed the role of director of CSR and food strategy for Elior in the UK, says: “Mark is a fantastic addition to the team and we’re incredibly excited for what the future holds. Customers’ tastes are constantly evolving and we are at a point where people are looking to take care of themselves more and are more conscious about what they eat, whilst also caring about the ethos and sustainability behind the food being served. Mark’s experience will be invaluable at the helm of our strategy moving forward to constantly innovate and deliver great menus.”
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