Hosted by Contract Catering Magazine, the StrEATfood Awards spotlight the UK’s most imaginative street food chefs working across workplace and event catering. This year’s final will take place on 7 October at Big Penny Social, London. 16 finalists will compete in two live challenges. First, they prepare their signature dish in front of a panel of judges. Then, a technical round using surprise ingredients that will be revealed on the day.
Shannon’s nomination is a testament to her creativity, skill and passion for storytelling through food. Speaking about the recognition, she shared:
“I’m honoured to be nominated for the StrEATfood Awards. This recognition motivates me to keep pushing boundaries and celebrating the bold flavours and stories behind every dish, including my South African bunny chow. Being born and raised in South Africa, this dish holds a close place to my heart, and my South African heritage is the inspiration behind it.”
This nomination continues a strong tradition of success for OCS at the StrEATfood Awards. In 2024, our chefs impressed judges with bold, globally inspired dishes, earning recognition for creativity and excellence. The year before, Angel Hill Food Co. chef Matt Chapman was named StrEATfood Chef of the Year 2023 for his outstanding culinary performance. These achievements reflect the passion and innovation our chefs bring to every plate.
