Sodexo to Host Cook for Change Final in London on March 24
Sodexo has announced it will host the Grand Finale of its culinary competition, Cook for Change, on March 24, 2026, in London. This fourth edition will bring together nine finalist chefs from eight countries, chosen from over 500 participants across 30 countries.
A Showcase of Commitment to Culinary Innovation and Sustainability
According to Sodexo, Cook for Change represents a showcase of its commitment alongside its clients to evolve catering offerings in response to consumer expectations and sustainability challenges. The fourth edition is organized in partnership with Rational Group, a global leader in cooking technology for professional kitchens. The competition unfolded over the past months featuring a renewed format that included regional semi-finals held last November in Chicago, Shanghai, and France. Thierry Delaporte, CEO of Sodexo, stated that the initiative demonstrates the company's belief that 'food is both a powerful lever for positive impact and a driver of performance for our clients.'
International Chefs to Compete in London
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The nine finalist chefs, hailing from Australia, Brazil, Chile, the United States, France, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, will compete in London before a jury that includes renowned chefs and experts. Each has crafted a recipe that places vegetables at the heart of the dish, focusing on seasonality, nutritional quality, and reducing carbon footprint. The award ceremony will take place on March 24 in the presence of Sodexo's clients and partners and will be broadcast live on YouTube, followed by a reception featuring the dishes created by the finalists.
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Context
Period
Period: FY2026
Key reported figures
Revenue: 23 963 millions d'euros
Revenue growth: -0,5 %
Net income: 304 millions d'euros
Free cash flow: 379 millions d'euros
2 872 millions d'euros
Guidance from the release
Résultats de l'exercice 2026 : croissance interne au-dessus des objectifs ; perspectives confirmées pour l'exercice 2027
Risks mentioned
Facteurs opérationnels pesant sur la marge tout au long de l'exercice
Enjeux d'exécution opérationnelle marqués en Amérique du Nord
Baisse de l'EBITDA reflétant les charges et provisions liées à la revue des contrats et actifs
Opportunities identified
Contrat mondial avec Meta montant progressivement en puissance au cours de l'exercice 2027
Croissance interne soutenue en Reste du Monde (+9,7%), notamment en Inde, Australie et Brésil
Santé & Séniors enregistre une forte croissance portée par la montée en puissance de nouveaux contrats
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: 24 562 millions d'euros
Management commentary: Sodexo confirme les perspectives pour l'exercice 2027 présentées lors de son Investor Update de juillet 2026 : une croissance interne du chiffre d'affaires comprise entre +2% et +3% ; une marge d'exploitation globalement en ligne avec les 3,4% atteints sur l'exercice 2026, reflet de la poursuite des investissements visant à renforcer les capacités et à restaurer la compétitivité
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