The restaurant is located at the global head office of a major public limited company. The Modern Recipe brand will aim to ‘transform’ the employee experience with evolving menus as the seasons change and sustainability at its core.
The ethos of Modern Recipe uses food to bring people together, utilising the best responsibly sourced ingredients in the creation of exciting, healthy and delicious dishes that enable customers to eat well and feel great.
Adopting an all-day food concept, Modern Recipe offers a range of food options throughout the day to suit the working patterns of today’s workforce. The restaurant will serve up to around 1,500 people a day, with new digital screens to enhance the customer experience.
Lynsey O’Keefe, chief executive of corporate services and energy & resources at Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “This is an exciting step for Sodexo and Modern Recipe. We are committed to delivering sustainable food and valued experiences to all we serve, something Kate too is passionate about.
“At the opening of our flagship Modern Recipe restaurant Kate engaged our guests and customers with her culinary hints and tips and shared her passion for creating food and dining spaces that fuel mind, body and spirit that provide a moment of human connection in our busy lives.
“She also shared a sneak preview of the signature dishes she is currently working on with our chefs which we will be introducing on our Modern Recipe menus later this autumn.”
The menu includes Panko chicken Katsu and sweet potato Bobo with Brazilian rice and butter Farofa, homemade soups and a range of bistro-style dishes including Teriyaki tuna steak, grilled lamb Kofta with Raita, Panko breaded aubergine.
Austen added: “Modern Recipe is what corporate dining should be about – bringing people together to enjoy delicious, sustainable food in an environment where they can relax and enjoy downtime away from their desks, where they can meet colleagues in an informal social setting, bringing a true sense of wellbeing and community into the workplace.”
Modern Recipe is currently at more than 30 selected Sodexo client sites in the UK, within industries including energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals and technology. Outlets range in format from large restaurants, cafés and coffee shops to kitchenettes, micro-markets and smart fridges.