Grazing appoints Ward to drive culinary innovation

Grazing has appointed Mark Ward as its new head of food – a newly created role that reflects the company’s ongoing growth and the expansion of its senior leadership team. Based across its headquarters and client sites, he will oversee all aspects of the caterer’s culinary activity, including menu innovation, production, training and scaling.

Ward joins Grazing from Blenheim Palace, where he served as executive chef overseeing five kitchens and a £6m multi-outlet operation. Prior to that, he had the same role at Harrods, leading a team of 140 across 26 restaurants with combined revenues of £80m.

'Extensive international background'
Sam Hurst, chief executive officer of Grazing, said: “We’re delighted to have Mark joining the business and bringing his 30-plus years of experience to help us drive innovation and continue to scale. His extensive international background in high-end, high-volume catering and passion for developing culinary talent will be a huge asset to Grazing as we embark on an exciting new chapter.”

 Ward added: “Grazing has always stood out for doing things a little differently and that’s exactly why I wanted to be here. I’m delighted to join as head of food and help to shape menus as the company continued to build on its existing success.”

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