The Power of Food and Beverage in Creating Hospitality-Led Workplace Experiences

28 Apr 2026
Culture, Health & Wellbeing Hub
Culture, Health & Wellbeing Hub

Workplaces are evolving from purely functional environments into destinations that offer meaningful experiences. As organisations rethink the role of the office in a hybrid world, hospitality-led food and beverage services are becoming central to how people connect, collaborate and feel valued at work.

This means moving beyond traditional catering models to deliver experiences that elevate the workplace. From curated food moments to flexible dining formats and sustainable nutrition, food has the power to transform everyday interactions and bring people together.

This panel will explore how workplace hospitality can go the extra mile, using food to create vibrant social environments, support wellbeing and reinforce organisational culture while delivering sustainable and future-focused dining experiences.

Chairperson
Natalie Mainwaring
Natalie Mainwaring, Brand Experience Director - BaxterStorey
Speakers
Lizzie Foskett
Lizzie Foskett, Head of Nutrition and ESG - BaxterStorey
Darren Gilberston
Darren Gilberston, Operations Director - BaxterStorey
Fran Hulme
Fran Hulme, Senior Workplace Manager - Centrica