Jon Lilley is the Head of Culinary for Lexington and Elior UK, overseeing food across workplace restaurants, premium city hospitality, and independent schools. A 2024 Contract Catering Catey winner, Jon is known for championing better food in everyday spaces and supporting chefs across the country.
As an Academician of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Jon is committed to sustainable menu design and responsible sourcing. He brings that same passion to today’s festival, along with his greatest personal love: cheese, in all its glorious forms.
Jon joins the Christchurch Food Festival to celebrate great ingredients, support British producers, and share the joy that good food can bring to any table.
