The team

The team

Members of our food team will be on hand to help with whatever you need, whether it’s assisting with food preparation and pre-ordering ingredients, managing all recipe development and styling, or just pointing you in the right direction.

Services

David Colcombe

Chef director

Our chef director David Colcombe has a wealth of experience in the food sector, running a succession of restaurant operations over the last 15 years, including restaurant groups within London and the Midlands. In 2015, The British Culinary Federation awarded the prestigious Louis Copolla Award to David for “the greatest contribution to the profession”. Lovingly known by the team as ‘Chef’, David heads up the food team ensuring all the work that we do for clients is perfect.

David Colcombe

Chef director

Our chef director David Colcombe has a wealth of experience in the food sector, running a succession of restaurant operations over the last 15 years, including restaurant groups within London and the Midlands. In 2015, The British Culinary Federation awarded the prestigious Louis Copolla Award to David for “the greatest contribution to the profession”. Lovingly known by the team as ‘Chef’, David heads up the food team ensuring all the work that we do for clients is perfect.

Olivier Briault

Development chef

Development chef Olivier Briault was previously head pastry chef at iconic Birmingham hotel The Edgbaston and Jacques restaurant and after a stint at Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons was also a development pastry chef for Marks & Spencer. Olivier assists on recipe development for all of our clients and heads up ingredients sourcing and keeping our kitchen in working order.

Olivier Briault

Development chef

Development chef Olivier Briault was previously head pastry chef at iconic Birmingham hotel The Edgbaston and Jacques restaurant and after a stint at Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons was also a development pastry chef for Marks & Spencer. Olivier assists on recipe development for all of our clients and heads up ingredients sourcing and keeping our kitchen in working order.

Hollie Jones

Senior food account director

Our food team’s senior account director Hollie Jones has been professionally trained in food styling by members of Jamie Oliver’s team and manages food photography, food and props styling for our clients. Hollie manages activity for international food client Maple from Canada and has previously worked with brands including Hang Fire Smokehouse, Abergavenny Food Festival, Smartwares Group and the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.

Hollie Jones

Senior food account director

Our food team’s senior account director Hollie Jones has been professionally trained in food styling by members of Jamie Oliver’s team and manages food photography, food and props styling for our clients. Hollie manages activity for international food client Maple from Canada and has previously worked with brands including Hang Fire Smokehouse, Abergavenny Food Festival, Smartwares Group and the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.

Martha Edwards

Food account director

With over 12 years of PR experience in Birmingham, London and Dubai and almost 10 years restaurant experience in Ireland, Martha oversees the press office and events for several international food and drinks clients including Maple from Canada, Croft Twist and Vagabond Wines.

Martha Edwards

Food account director

With over 12 years of PR experience in Birmingham, London and Dubai and almost 10 years restaurant experience in Ireland, Martha oversees the press office and events for several international food and drinks clients including Maple from Canada, Croft Twist and Vagabond Wines.