Celebrating excellence: Introducing our incredible Luis Sánchez, Catering Manager and 2025 Acorn Award winner.
Known as the "30 under 30", the prestigious Acorn Awards from the The Caterer celebrate the brightest rising stars in hospitality. This year, Luis was celebrated for his outstanding dedication and meaningful contribution.
Luis's journey with us is a true testament to his ambition. From starting as a barista to now leading a key central London site, he brings strong leadership and innovative thinking to everything he does. Beyond his day-to-day role, Luis is a true champion for his team, actively seeking out diverse development opportunities, nurturing talent and supporting their growth to build success.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate our brilliant Catering Manager, Luis Sánchez, who has been recognised as an Acorn Award winner.
This prestigious accolade honours the most talented young professionals under 30 in the catering industry, and Luis’s recognition is a testament to the passion, dedication, and excellence he has brought every day since joining us nearly three years ago. Luis’s commitment and outstanding contribution have made a real impact - not just within our team, but across the wider industry. Recognition like this at such an early stage in his career highlights his potential as a future leader in catering. We can’t wait to see what he achieves next!”
- Patrick Erni, Operations Manager
The win was made even more special by sharing the spotlight with brilliant fellow winners from the CH&CO family - Hannah Lewis Company of Cooks and Tom Howkins CH&CO.
Congratulations to Luis and all the winners of this year’s awards. We're proud to celebrate such talent and passion within our industry.
