Since March Sodexo teams have redeployed to operate Covid-19 testing centres on behalf of the UK Government. To date, over 190,000 meals have been provided to Sodexo-managed testing centres.
Previously The Soho Sandwich Company has provided food for Sodexo at major events including Chelsea Flower Show.
Dan Silverston, chief executive of The Soho Sandwich Company, said: “It is a real privilege that we are now supplying our full range to almost 50 Covid testing centres nationally.
“Due to the speed at which the testing centres were opening, it was incredibly difficult to forecast volumes, we had to be agile and react quickly. At one point Sodexo was mobilising 20 Covid testing centres within 48 hours, and we were there to ensure that when it opened, food was available for the teams at each site.”
The Soho Sandwich Company operates in a zero carbon footprint facility, all their food is sustainably sourced and they use free range eggs.
Ben Dutson, divisional executive chef for sports and leisure at Sodexo, added: “We have worked with The Soho Sandwich Company for four years now and wanted them to provide food to our teams at the testing centres.
“We know that they take great pride and care in selecting the ingredients for their products. They work in close partnership with their suppliers to source ingredients with a real emphasis on quality, provenance and sustainability and look to reduce food miles whenever possible.”