Shrewsbury catering team celebrates success
Wilson Vale's catering team at Prestfelde School in Shropshire has won the Wilson Vale Achievement Award.
Wilson Vale’s catering team at Prestfelde School, an independent boarding school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, has been named winner of the inaugural Wilson Vale Achievement Awards 2012. The team of six, led by chef manager, Spiro Milatos, was singled out from 70 Wilson Vale catering operations nationwide to receive the award.
Judged under several categories, including food, innovation, marketing, financial performance, customer care and training, the winning team received a trophy and a £250 bonus each in their December salaries.
Spiro and his team cater for 265 pupils, ranging in age from 3 to 13, as well as teaching and support staff, and covering everything from lunches, breakfasts and suppers to afternoon teas, sports teas and a variety of hospitality catering at special events.
Commenting on the winning team, Carolyne Vale, co-founder and managing director of Wilson Vale, said: “Spiro is a shining example of how a chef working within the cost sector can transform a catering service and win the hearts of his young customers, his client and his team through great people skills, natural leadership and innovation. He has mentored, inspired and developed his team who richly deserve this award.”
Spiro, who lives in Greenfields in Shrewbury said: ”It is great that my team’s enthusiasm and commitment has been recognised in this way.”
The Wilson Vale team at Ageas in Stoke on Trent was also recognised for its outstanding performance.
Carolyne Vale continued: ”It was an incredibly difficult decision to make due to the high standards achieved by each of the finalists. We were looking for that all-important ‘X-factor’ and the Prestfelde team came out on top for embracing all of the key aspects and culture of Wilson Vale.”
Simon Worthy, bursar at Prestfelde School, said, “We are delighted for Spiro and his staff. His enthusiasm, pride and skill, together with his great team, provide wonderful homemade food. Spiro has done a fabulous job ensuring much of the food is from local sources in Shropshire and the West Midlands. The variety he offers is truly amazing and is part of the educational experience for the children here at Prestfelde. The award is richly deserved.”
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Wilson Vale is an independently owned catering company, established by Andrew Wilson and his wife, Carolyne Vale, in 2002. The company specialises in high quality catering services, mainly within the B&I, conferencing and independent schools sectors. Current annual turnover is £17 million and Wilson Vale employs 550 people nationwide. www.wilsonvale.co.uk
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