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OCS Crowns Dish and Chef of the Year at Annual Competition
Catering | Our People

OCS Crowns Dish and Chef of the Year at Annual Competition

This year eight of our chefs from across the business donned their aprons and sharpened their knives for our annual Chef of the Year competition where two emerged victorious.

OCS Team

OCS Team

13 Dec, 2024

OCS Introduces Innovative Hydroponic Farming to Revolutionise Workplace Sustainability
Catering | ESG

OCS Introduces Innovative Hydroponic Farming to Revolutionise Workplace Sustainability

OCS and Angel Hill showcase their commitment to fostering sustainable practices and enhancing the well-being of communities with their latest initiative bringing innovative urban farming solutions directly into the heart of workplaces

OCS Team

OCS Team

22 Nov, 2024

OCS Celebrates Success at StrEATfood Awards 2024
Awards | Catering

OCS Celebrates Success at StrEATfood Awards 2024

We are incredibly proud to announce that two of our talented chefs, Matt Chapman and Andre Alto, recently showcased their culinary skills at the prestigious StrEATfood Awards 2024!

OCS Team

OCS Team

11 Nov, 2024

Jennifer Brown: Crafting Culinary Excellence in Schools 
Catering | Education

Jennifer Brown: Crafting Culinary Excellence in Schools 

In the bustling world of school catering, one name has recently stood out for her exceptional dedication and innovative approach: Jennifer Brown, the 2024 LACA School Chef of the Year and one of our Academy chefs here at OCS.

OCS Team

OCS Team

18 Oct, 2024

Celebrating Our NHS Chef of the Year Team’s Victory! 
Awards | Catering

Celebrating Our NHS Chef of the Year Team’s Victory! 

We are delighted to announce that our talented chefs, Tom Baker and Tremaine Gibson, have triumphed in the London regional heats of the prestigious NHS Chef of the Year competition!

OCS Team

OCS Team

29 Jul, 2024

OCS Partners with Love British Food to Celebrate British Produce
Catering

OCS Partners with Love British Food to Celebrate British Produce

OCS is now an official partner of Love British Food, a dynamic grassroots-driven organisation dedicated to championing British produce.

OCS Team

OCS Team

31 May, 2024

Class Dismissed: The Culinary Classroom class of 2023-24 takes a bow! 
Catering | Learning & Development

Class Dismissed: The Culinary Classroom class of 2023-24 takes a bow! 

The Culinary Classroom cohort for this year have concluded their final session, marking the culmination of a transformative 10-month programme. Throughout this period, chefs from diverse sectors within our business engaged in a comprehensive culinary learning journey, emphasising the acquisition of a renewed understanding, respect, and appreciation for the origins of our food.

OCS Team

OCS Team

26 Apr, 2024

Celebrating Great British Beef Week
Catering

Celebrating Great British Beef Week

OCS is proud to be celebrating Great British Beef Week by providing exceptional Red Tractor-Assured beef from the British Isles to our customers.

OCS Team

OCS Team

22 Apr, 2024

Keeping things fresh: How our Ireland Catering team delivers fresh food and even fresher concepts to customers.

Keeping things fresh: How our Ireland Catering team delivers fresh food and even fresher concepts to customers.

Our catering teams serve thousands of meals annually, and our focus is always on delivering healthy and enjoyable dining experiences. So how do we do it?

OCS Team

OCS Team

28 Mar, 2024

Nourishing Minds: Education Catering Focused on Improving Learning and Well-being
Catering | Education

Nourishing Minds: Education Catering Focused on Improving Learning and Well-being

We provide a catering service custom-designed for the education sector that not just meets but exceeds school food standards and helps bring the best out of students.

OCS Team

OCS Team

18 Mar, 2024

Bronze to Silver: Our Food for Life Journey Towards Healthier, Sustainable Catering
Awards | Catering

Bronze to Silver: Our Food for Life Journey Towards Healthier, Sustainable Catering

The OCS catering team levelled up their Food for Life Served Here award at our customer site.

OCS Team

OCS Team

14 Mar, 2024

Cultivating Community and Well-being at West London NHS Trust
Catering | Healthcare

Cultivating Community and Well-being at West London NHS Trust

OCS's "Grow Gardens" project provides fresh produce for catering and therapeutic spaces for engagement.

OCS Team

OCS Team

09 Mar, 2024