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Showcasing the best of Corporate Services

Culinary Challenge guests got a front-row seat to the innovation shaping Sodexo’s culinary future as our top regional finalists from Corporate Services went head-to-head in a live, high-energy chef showdown!

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Four regional chef teams. Three courses. One champion.

At Sodexo’s inaugural Culinary Challenge in New York City, top Corporate Services chefs competed with no limits and pure creativity. In the end, Chef Alessio Selleri claimed the title. This is the talent powering the food experiences teams enjoy in the workplace every day.

Thank you to our guest judges

  • Michael Symon

    Restaurateur,Television Personality, Kitchen Works Culinary Ambassador, and James Beard Award-winning Chef and Cookbook Author.
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  • India Doris

    Executive Chef and owner of Markette, and 2025 MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities Young Chef Award recipient.
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  • JJ Johnson

    Trailblazing Chef and Owner of FIELDTRIP, James Beard Award-winning Cookbook Author, and Host of Just Eats with Chef JJ.
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    Alessio Selleri

    From Orlando, FL, Alessio earned his spot in the finals with his Fall Harvest Bread Gnocchi before going on to win it all! He was joined by Chefs Marco Tamez and Chris Scarpaci.
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    Scott Andresen

    From Los Angeles, CA, Scott secured his spot in the final with his Braised Markegaard Family Lamb Shoulder with Gnocchi. He was joined by Chefs Ruth White and Garrick Hisamoto.
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    Jorge Czechura

    From Camden, NJ, he qualified for the finals with a Seared Rock Bass with Lobster Dump. Jorge was joined by Chefs Tyler Wyatts Brown and Mike Buczkowski.
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    Randall Prudden

    From Mendota Heights, CA, his qualifying dish was the Duck, Duck, Shroom. He was joined by Chefs Alicia Jenish-McCarron and Isaac Seal.

  • Food Services

    We serve food that feels good, tastes great, and makes life easier. It’s about flavor, care and connection for the people you serve.
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    Culinary Expertise

    With a shared love of great food and a knack for creativity, we’re serving up menus and dining experiences that don’t just satisfy — they wow.
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