UK foodservice consultants honoured at FCSI EAME conference

Rosemary, of Rosemary Osbourne Consultancy, was awarded the society's Service Award for her dedication, commitment, loyalty and enthusiastic service to FCSI. "Rosemary has been a member of FCSI for 20 years and has over 30 years of foodservice experience," says FCSI UK & Ireland Chairman David Bentley. "Her dedication over these years has been second to none – she's at the heart of the society having being Chairperson of both FCSI UK & Ireland and FCSI European, Africa and Middle East (EAME), as well as being a Director on the Worldwide Board. Rosemary's support, passion and creativity have not only helped members, but made a positive impact on the wider foodservice industry." Design consultant Gareth Sefton FCSI, managing director of SeftonHornWinch, was presented with the Excellence in Design Award for his work on Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. David adds: "Gareth and his team had to balance Heston's blue sky thinking with the practicalities of a busy kitchen and this project is an outstanding example of how using innovative technology and cutting-edge design can create something that is really fit for purpose and delivers wow-factor." The conference also saw some changes to the FCSI EAME board. Outgoing Chair Tony Galvin, Partner A&E Partnership, handed over the FCSI EAME Chairmanship to Jonathan Doughty, group managing director of Coverpoint Consultancy. UK Chairman David Bentley, Managing Director at The Russell Partnership, was also appointed to the EAME Board. The group thanked Tony for all his support as Chairman.