Sodexo UK & Ireland

26/09/2025

Yesterday, our Stop Hunger Foundation held one of the most meaningful events of the year — our annual supplier fundraising day.

Hosted at Carden Park Hotel, the event brought together our supply partners, culinary teams, and charity collaborators for a shared purpose: tackling food insecurity and its root causes.

Together, over £90,000 was raised — funds that will directly support charity partners, including Trussell. We were honoured to hear from Matthew Van Duyvenbode, who shared how this support fuels their vital work across the UK.

This achievement reflects the generosity, energy and commitment of everyone involved. Special thanks to Patrick Forbes, Lisa Fisher, Lucy Wheelton and Camille Thobois Reymond for helping make the day unforgettable, plus Matt Hay for leading the culinary team.

We believe in the power of partnership. And we believe that when we come together, we can drive real change.

25/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has been named Corporate Foundation of the Year and awarded the prestigious Grand Prix accolade at the 2025 Corporate Engagement Awards.

This recognition celebrates the foundation's long-standing commitment to tackling food insecurity - not just through food aid, but by addressing its root causes via impactful partnerships, volunteering, and grant-giving.

The judges praised the foundation's approach as “a deeply embedded, long-standing foundation that’s grown from direct aid to tackling structural causes of hunger and inequality”.

👏 Huge thanks to our charity partners, volunteers, and colleagues who make this work possible every day.

👉 Learn more about the award wins here:

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation not only won the Foundation of the Year award but walked away with the coveted Grand Prix accolade at the 2025 Corpor...

24/09/2025

The wait is over – our Autumn 2025 menus have landed! 🍂

From warming dishes perfect for chilly days to exciting new takes on customer favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Behind every dish is our commitment to:

✅ fresh seasonal ingredients
✅ healthier choices made easy
✅ sustainable food that’s better for the planet

👉 Tell us – what’s your go-to comfort food when the nights draw in?

For more information on our food brands see here: https://sodexouki.info/4mwwS0q

18/09/2025

Fantastic news for the teams at Circles UK & Ireland, who have been recognised in four of the UK’s Best Workplaces lists this year.

Here’s what makes this recognition so special:

✅ For the second consecutive year, the team has been featured in the Best Workplaces for Women, Wellbeing, and Development categories

🎉 For the first time, the team has also been ranked in the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure sector list

🗳 This follows achieving Great Place to Work® certification again — recognition that comes directly from colleague-feedback around what it's like to work at Circles

Learn more about the recognition: https://sodexouki.info/3VRTZrw

16/09/2025

It's a double win! Our Health & Care team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the inaugural FM Awards UK:

✨ Innovation in Tech & Services – for our work with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust using intelligent asset management to improve performance and resilience.

✨ Sustainability Impact Award – for embedding ESG goals into our operations and delivering measurable environmental benefits.

These wins reflect our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and partnership excellence in healthcare facilities management.

👏 Huge congratulations to our teams and partners at MFT for making this possible!

Learn more about the award wins here: https://sodexouki.info/47MZWNO

10/09/2025

The heat is on! We're thrilled to announce that three exceptional chefs from Sodexo UK & Ireland are heading to the regional semi-finals of Sodexo's global Cook for Change competition — a celebration of culinary creativity, innovation and sustainability.

🎉 Congratulations to:

👩‍🍳 Stacy Kniazeva - Pumpkin meets Salsify
👨‍🍳 Roman Lovett - Miso glazed lion’s mane and grilled aubergine, Cornish seaweed and mushroom stock, sea vegetables
👨‍🍳 Gordon Carberry - Parsnip

Their dishes wowed a panel of senior culinary experts, and now they’re preparing to represent our region — which boasts two consecutive global winners — in Wittenheim.

Watch this space as we share more of their journey in the competition. If they make it through, they’ll head to the global grand final in London in March 2026.

Let’s get behind Stacy, Roman and Gordon as they slice and spice their way to glory! 🧑‍🍳✨

01/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce that Alex Verjee has been appointed Managing Director for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Universities business. 🎓

From today, Alex will lead our work in higher education - accelerating growth in food, facilities management, and student accommodation services.

Since joining Sodexo in 2011, Alex has built strong partnerships across both the Health & Care and Schools and Universities areas of the business. Her focus on student experience and consumer-oriented service has resulted in trusted partnerships and helped Sodexo deliver sustainable value for its clients.

As Tracey Smith, CEO Schools & Universities, said:

“Alex is well-known and respected within the industry. Having created strong client relationships which has helped drive the retention of contracts we look forward to her future success in driving growth in the higher education sector.”

Please join us in congratulating Alex on her new role. 👏

Learn more about the appointment here: https://sodexouki.info/3JAzYmD

29/08/2025

👀 Ever wondered what the job behind the job ad is really like?

We handed your questions to our colleagues — and they didn’t hold back.

No corporate script. No filters. Just The Real Deal.

The full conversation is coming soon.

👉 Your questions. Their answers. The Real Deal.

28/08/2025

We’re proud to have launched the first Food of Black Origin (FOBO) competition — celebrating Black culture and cuisine with colleagues across Sodexo UK & Ireland.

🏆 Congratulations again to our winners, Akeira Beckford and Keith Piggot, whose dishes wowed the judges.

🎥 Watch the highlights from a flavour-packed final in Manchester, and read more about the competition here: https://sodexouki.info/462C5Ip

27/08/2025

We’re proud to continue our 30-year collaboration with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, securing an eight-year, £24.8m contract extension to deliver nutritious, inclusive patient meals in partnership with DSFS.

New additions include:
🍴 Finger food options supporting independence, particularly for patients living with dementia
🥣 High-energy mini meals for those with reduced appetites

Together, we’re enhancing recovery and wellbeing through food that truly makes a difference.

📄 Read more about the collaboration here: https://sodexouki.info/4fNwHw2

21/08/2025

We’re proud to launch a brand new employee perk: free mortgage advice for all Sodexo UK and Ireland colleagues, provided in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates.

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones—and we want to make it that little bit easier. Through this new service, Sodexo colleagues can access expert, independent advice at no cost.

Bill Buchan, HR Director, said: “Our people are at the heart of our business. They deliver excellence every day, and we want to support them as much as we can. It’s our ambition to ensure they feel they belong, that they can act with purpose, and thrive in their own way.”

👉 Read more here: https://sodexouki.info/3Jw5VfD

13/08/2025

We’re delighted to announce a new five-year catering partnership with King’s School Rochester - the second-oldest school in England.

From August 2025, Independents by Sodexo will serve over 130,000 meals each year across the school’s sites, focusing on:

👉 Fresh, local & sustainable food – over 90% made from scratch, with produce from Watts Farm in Kent.

👉 Food education – nutrition workshops, “chefs in the classroom” and themed awareness days.

👉 Sustainability in action – WasteWatch, carbon labelling, and active eco-initiatives with pupils.

We look forward to delivering vibrant, nutritious meals that support wellbeing, engagement, and sustainability at King’s School Rochester.

Learn more about the new partnership here: https://sodexouki.info/4oAvxrJ