Lockhart Catering Equipment Looks to the Future of Hospitality with Springboard FutureChef Sponsorship

Simon Britten

Lockhart Catering Equipment

Premium Supplier 4th November 2024
Simon Britten

Lockhart Catering Equipment Looks to the Future of Hospitality with Springboard FutureChef Sponsorship

Lockhart Catering Equipment is proud to be sponsoring this year’s Springboard FutureChef Programme, which encourages young people to pursue a career in hospitality and the culinary sector.

 
As the largest school-based culinary programme in the UK, Springboard FutureChef aims to support students in developing life skills, building confidence, and establishing industry connections.

Part of the programme is a four-stage competition with the National Final taking place in March 2025, which will see finalists from across the UK battling it out for the top spot.
 
Gold Level partner, Lockhart Catering Equipment, will be supplying Crème Monet tableware for the finalists to plate up their entries, supporting the presentation aspect of the judging.
 
Simon Britten, Head of Marketing at Lockhart Catering Equipment, explains why focusing on youth competitions is a priority for Lockhart:

“These young people are the future of the hospitality industry, so it’s absolutely vital to foster these opportunities to grow their skills and network with industry mentors, which will hopefully ignite a passion for cooking and set them up for success in their careers. In an industry where the art of plating is every bit as important as the quality of the food served, we believe the Crème Monet tableware will be the perfect blank canvas, and can’t wait to see how the contestants put them to use!”

Benefitting from an immaculate ivory colour, classic style, and smooth modern edges, Crème’s Monet collection is sophisticated, yet unobtrusive so as not to detract attention from the food. 

As well as the presentation plates, Lockhart Catering Equipment will also be supplying the coveted decorative winners’ plate to present to the champion, which they can use to proudly start their trophy collection.
 
Amanda McDade, National Head of Careers and Education at Springboard, is delighted to welcome Lockhart Catering Equipment on board:

“We are so excited to announce Lockhart Catering Equipment as a sponsor of Springboard FutureChef! Their support will greatly enhance our mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of culinary talent. Lockhart’s commitment to supporting young chefs aligns seamlessly with our goals, and together, we will empower aspiring cooks to explore exciting career opportunities in the hospitality industry.”
 
Following the competition, Lockhart Catering Equipment will also be awarding the winning school £500 in catering equipment vouchers to celebrate their success.

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