Chef Adam Collinson -
Sodexo UK&I
“I started in catering at 15 years old, working as a kitchen porter at the Belfry Hotel, and I got the bug from there, really.”
We have our finalists for the grand final of the Cook for Change! Our sustainable chef challenge, taking place this November in Paris.
These eco-chef superstars have wowed judges at the regional heats and been crowned the best sustainable chef in their part of the world.
Sodexo UK&I
“I started in catering at 15 years old, working as a kitchen porter at the Belfry Hotel, and I got the bug from there, really.”
Sodexo India
“I love the fast-paced environment of the kitchen where precision meets artistry. The constant innovation makes every day exciting. Turning simple ingredients into something special is what I enjoy most.”
Sodexo Poland
“Curiosity was my initial inspiration to become a chef: what happens when you mix seemingly incompatible ingredients?”
Sodexo US
“I love the creative freedom you get when cooking, when you can play around with different ingredients and the creative or the artistic freedom of plating. And, you know, making something special from scratch.”
Sodexo Chile
"What inspired me to become a chef was seeing, as a child, everyday the love my parents put into food. Coming together at the table with something prepared with love and care inspired me to continue doing it and to keep delighting the people I care about."
Sodexo Brazil
“My family inspired me to become a chef, the Sunday lunches during childhood, and the curiosity of seeing what my mother was putting in the pan.”
Sodexo UAE
“I became a chef because of my grandmother. She worked as a chef at a school and at home she made wonderful food. I can never forget the smell of bread, lamb tagine and couscous. Because of her I was inspired to become a chef.”
Sodexo France
“Cooking is, above all, a passion. As a child, I would spend my time in the kitchen, watching the magic unfold. Later, I had the opportunity to explore various culinary worlds, which reinforced my desire to create an authentic, delicious, and creative cuisine.”
Our 8 finalists will be competing against each other in November. We cannot wait to see what they are going to bring to the table. Who will be crowned best sustainable chef this year?
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