Spragg will work closely with chief executive and founder Alex Head to accelerate the growth of the business, whilst maintaining its core values across sustainability and ex-offender hiring.
Last month the company launched a new partnership with food waste app Olio to redistribute surplus food from workplace catering to local communities. Social Pantry has also designed new workplace menus to decrease their food miles as well as introducing a fleet of electric vehicles to support a reduction in their carbon footprint.
Spragg said: “I am delighted to join such a progressive company that is growing fast. Social Pantry is at an exciting point in its growth journey, with plans to achieve its B-Corp accreditation and a partnership with Olio now under its belt. I look forward to working together to deliver on its next phase of development.”
Prior to joining Social Pantry, Spragg completed a six-year stint at Casual Dining Group, serving as chief executive from 2019-2021, where he oversaw 250 UK restaurants including Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas.
Head added: “With a background growing some of the UK’s leading restaurants and hospitality brands, James is uniquely placed to take Social Pantry to the next level. I could not be happier to begin working with him and look forward to unleashing exciting growth across our event and workplace catering.”