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Houston & Hawkes is continuing its partnership with Chef Sally Abé for a fourth consecutive year.
The extended collaboration builds on the role Abé has played in supporting chef development and shaping the company’s culinary approach.
Over the past three years, Abé has worked closely with the independent B Corp caterer contributing to hands-on ‘masterclass’ cookery sessions, educational tours, mentoring and client events. The continued collaboration provides an opportunity to build on that work, supporting the next stage of the company’s chef-led journey.
Alongside her ongoing work with Houston & Hawkes, Abé is soon to open her first solo venture, Teal by Sally Abé, a new London restaurant where the focus will be on reimagining British classics and continuing her commitment to developing talent within the industry. Abé’s continued partnership with the caterer will ensure its chefs remain closely connected to how restaurant kitchens think and work, which will include offering up chef stages to work alongside Abé and her team.
Abé said: “Working with Houston & Hawkes has always been about people as much as food. I’ve loved seeing the confidence and ambition grow within the teams, and I’m really excited to be continuing that journey together. There’s genuine openness and curiosity to learning, which makes the collaboration incredibly rewarding.”
David Steel, Director of Food at Houston & Hawkes, added: “Since 2022, Sally has been instrumental in shaping our culinary approach, from the techniques our chefs use in the kitchen to the menus they create, always encouraging them to think more widely about where food comes from and how to turn that knowledge into delicious dishes for our clients. She’s generous with her knowledge, practical in her approach and really focused on helping chefs find their own style. Continuing to work with her allows us to keep building on what we’ve already put in place.”
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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