Chef Chris Ivens-Brown
“It’s a privilege to be a part of the Global Culinary Forum, leveraging decades of knowledge and experience and great collaboration from leaders globally who care deeply about our food system, our business and community partnerships, and our social and financial stewardship."
What Passion makes Chef Chris thrive at Work?
“Our chefs impact millions of lives daily and I take that responsibility seriously. Chefs are the heart and soul of our business and I always strive to ensure they have a voice in the company’s leadership. I am incredibly honored to represent the 50,000 chefs who are the drivers in our industry with my appointment to the officer board at Compass Group North America. This provides the platform to ensure our culinary dedication to excellence, sustainability and innovation remain at the forefront.”
Intentional Inclusion of Diverse Suppliers
“There is power in food. At Compass, we are positioned to make a lasting impact on the foodservice industry from sustainability initiatives and delivering unsurpassed dining experiences to choosing partners who bring both exceptional quality to the table and a commitment to making the world a better place.Recent high-profile collaborations between Eurest and women-owned companies like David Rio, Lillie’s of Charleston and Miffy’s Foods have set a new standard in celebrating culture, diversity, and the positive results we can achieve together.”
My Advice for Chefs of Today, and Tomorrow
“As the world’s largest foodservice company, Compass Group has tremendous culinary talent sitting on its bench who can make a meaningful impact for the people we serve. Future chefs should combine culinary excellence with a strong sense of social responsibility, using food not just to nourish but to advocate for environmental stewardship, health and community well-being.”
More about Chef Chris:
England-born Chef Chris Ivens-Brown currently serves as Eurest’s Chief Culinary Officer and has cooked for celebrities and public figures like Phil Collins, Martha Stewart and Queen Elizabeth. He generously donates his time and culinary talent to fundraising events and charitable organizations.
