Bennett Hay appoints new culinary director

Bespoke catering services company, Bennett Hay, has announced the appointment of Candice Webber as the group’s new culinary director, a senior role in the operator’s leadership team. 

In her new role, Webber will focus on food and drink, and head its culinary department. She will also be responsible for developing Bennett Hay’s company-wide catering ethos that “reflects a new workplace regime, modern tastes and diets”, along with a focus on sustainability and conscientious menus and supply partners. 

It is reported that she will also work with clients to develop catering propositions that reflect their new office needs, while also helping the internal development of chefs and kitchen teams.

In addition, Webber will also lead the creation and implementation of new concepts and collaborations from London’s “emerging” food and drink scene.

Prior to her appointment, she is said to have forged a “highly respected” career path in workplace catering and retail catering, having held senior roles with Thomas Franks London, Vacherin and Lusso, and most recently, her own consumer venture. 

Webber said: “I’m excited to bring my Aussie flair and holistic approach to the Bennett Hay business and feel that ethically we are aligned, which means honest, innovative and agile growth lay ahead.”

Robin Hay, founder of Bennett Hay, added: “We are thrilled to have Candice join us and we’re looking forward to her contribution to the company as we amplify our focus on food. 

“She will bring another valuable voice and outlook to our leadership team and will play an important part in our growth and innovation plans for the years to come.”