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BCEC named ‘Australia’s Best’ for catering

October 27, 2011

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has been named Australia's Best Caterer at this week's Restaurant & Catering Australia Awards for Excellence held in Sydney, taking home the top catering award of the evening, Caterer of the Year.
The AEG Ogden operated venue also won the award for Best Function/Convention Centre Caterer in Australia for the third time in the last five years.
These latest wins bring the Centre's total awards tally to 117 of which 56 are for catering.
A delighted BCEC General Manager Bob O'Keeffe explained "I believe our entire food philosophy, culture and practices of sourcing only the very best of our local seasonal produce when we can, has played a part in our success and our commitment to sustainability remains paramount."
O'Keeffe said all who work in Food & Beverage are wonderfully encouraged by feedback and the many compliments the Centre receives about its catering from clients both in Australia and from around the world.
An AEG Ogden statement added that the Centre's commitment to its Food & Beverage product is evident across its structure and policies and from its very talented team of chefs and service staff, under the experienced and enthusiastic leadership of Food & Beverage Director, Kevin Gulliver and Executive Chef, Martin Latter.
O'Keeffe congratulated the many other award winners and finalists, stating "competition was strong and we were in extremely good company."
He went on to add that it was particularly pleasing to receive these awards prior to the new BCEC on Grey Street expansion opening early in the New Yea, concluding that "we will be adding to the catering menu of events and offerings in Grey Street and it is reassuring to know that we are in a strong position going forward with some very exciting new plans."

http://www.bcec.com.au

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