Sebastian Price has been appointed Grazing’s new executive chef where he will oversee and develop the food offer – innovating menus and developing on-trend dishes as well as training the kitchen team.
He will be responsible for the management of Grazing’s central production kitchen in Bermondsey as well as onsite kitchens, operations, food quality, allergen and hygiene standards, budgets and sourcing food in line with the company’s sustainability ethos.
Previously Sebastian worked as executive head chef at Sodexo’s Publicis White City site, and development and executive chef overseeing BaxterStorey’s south and south-west region. He joins from Compass, where he was executive chef of Food+ by Compass, based at Google London.
Francesca Merritt has been appointed head chef, having previously worked as a chef manager with BaxterStorey and a sous chef at Food+ by Compass. She has also worked at Le Gavroche, The Brewery in Moorgate, and Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa.
Sam Hurst, chief grazing officer at Grazing, said: “We’re absolutely chuffed to bits to be able to announce these appointments. Our growth over the last 12 months has been insane and we are pleased to be able to continue to strengthen our team.
"Both Sebastian and Francesca are awesome chefs, with a real focus on doing things the right way - not just in terms of dish development, but they are also incredibly passionate about sustainability.”