In total over 600 Sodexo colleagues hit their career milestone with Sodexo in 2024 and 2025 with the largest cohort celebrating 20 years of service with the company.
Ceri Hornsby is one of the three colleagues celebrating 50 years with Sodexo. She has been a valued member of the team at Colchester Garrison where Sodexo provides a wide range of food and facilities management services.
Jean Renton, chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “Through decades of service, dedication and passion it is our people who have helped shape Sodexo into what it is today. The Long Service Awards is such a special event to celebrate the significant contribution that these colleagues have made.
“This commitment and longevity is exactly what our founder Pierre Bellon, envisioned - a company where people can grow, flourish, and find personal fulfilment. The real success of Sodexo is not in its size or reach, but in the opportunities it creates for people to find pride in their work, and to be motivated to make a positive difference.
“It is important to me that personal contributions are recognised and celebrated – and I thank and congratulate every single colleague who has hit a long service milestone with Sodexo.”
The guests were treated to hospitality from the Sodexo Live! team at Emirates Old Trafford with executive chef Andy Hare and his team curating a three course meal:
- Starter: Cumin roasted cauliflower, smoked harissa hummus, coriander, pomegranate and toasted mixed seed dressing.
- Main course: Pan roasted Lancashire chicken breast, gratin potato, West Lancashire mushrooms, baby onions & Jerusalem artichoke, green beans, Madeira jus.
- Vegetarian & vegan main course: Salt baked celeriac, Cornish sea salt caramel roast onion, king oyster mushroom, braised lentils with a red wine vinaigrette, green beans, Scarisbrick kale crisps.
- Dessert: Biscoff & miso caramel cheesecake, salted toffee popcorn, blueberry & lime compote.