The food will be overseen by Sodexo Live! executive head chef Andy Hare, who will undertake a culinary training programme with Lancashire Cricket’s current chefs.
There will be opportunities for them to train and develop at some of the other venues Sodexo Live! partners. This will enable them to bring back new and exciting ideas, as well as a potential trip to the Lenôtre Culinary School in Paris. The school, which is owned by Sodexo Live! specialises in culinary arts, baking, pastry, restaurant management and Sommelier skills.
Examples of new hospitality dishes include Tandoori Spiced Cornfed Chicken, Crispy hake ‘Kyiv’, Baked Keralan Aubergine and Glazed Cardamom & Saffron Custard Tart. Sodexo Live! plans to work with social enterprises Change Please and Half the Story Biscuits.
Claire Morris, chief executive of Sodexo Live! UK&I, commented: "We are absolutely delighted to partner with Lancashire Cricket. This collaboration represents a fantastic opportunity to bring our food expertise in event catering and hospitality to one of the North West of England’s most iconic global venues.
“Furthermore, we feel incredibly proud to be selected as the club’s first ever official culinary partner in its 160-year history. We thank Lancashire Cricket for putting its trust in us as our Experience Makers plan to deliver a standout service.
“We are committed to creating an exceptional stadium experience for fans and visitors, ensuring that every match day and event is memorable for visitors regionally and from across the world. Our team is eager to begin this exciting journey and contribute to the continued success of Lancashire Cricket and Emirates Old Trafford."
Sodexo Live! plans to build a strong casual workforce of approximately 150 from the Greater Manchester and North West area, contributing to the local economy and community.