Step behind the counter to get to know our catering team

From the friendly faces at the tills to the chefs working hard behind the scenes, your university catering team is made up of passionate people who keep campus running and you fuelled every single day! 

So if you've ever wondered who's behind your morning coffee or go-to lunch special, now is your chance to get to know them a little bit better. Let's meet the people behind the counter...

Ana Martinez Badia, Residences Catering Manager in LSE Catered Halls

A fun fact about you: "I run a series of electronic music day parties focused on downtempo, deep, and melodic sounds."

Your favourite dish at LSE: "Difficult question! I love a good curry and the lasagna!" 

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "Working with the team and engaging with the students." 

Eyob Haile, Chef for LSE Catering

A fun fact about you: "I'm a great listener and look for positivity in all things. I'm eager to learn and develop, and believe in myself." 

Your favourite dish at LSE: "It's got to be pasta dishes, like spaghetti with meatballs and beef lasagne. I do love a latte from the cafés too." 

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "The diverse roles, social connections and opportunities for career development." 

David Jones, Head of Catering across LSE

A fun fact about you: "In the early 1990's I ran a bar (now called Coin Laundry), 2 minutes from Rosebery Hall." 

Your favourite dish at LSE: "Shaw Café salads." 

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "Meeting new people every single day." 

Elena Radut, Assistant Manager at Shaw Café and Hospitality

A fun fact about you: "I run like Speedy Gonzales and speak 3 languages." 

Your favourite dish at LSE: "The cakes!"

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "Customer interactions." 

David, Executive Chef across LSE catering outlets

A fun fact about you: "As a kid, I once won a stunt kite flying competition." 

Your favourite dish at LSE: "All of them, there is such a variety of food on offer across campus and halls, and great value too! Our teams in the units should be proud of the quality they produce each day." 

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "The people!" 

Alice To, Retail Operation Manager for the Catering Management Team

A fun fact about you: "I'm a Jelly Cat Food Amuseables Addict!" 

Your favourite dish at LSE: "Overnight Oats from the Shaw Café." 

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "Being a part of LSE!" 

Kasia, Hospitality Operational Manager

A fun fact about you: "I can organise a catering event faster than most people can decide what to eat 😆"

Your favourite dish at LSE: "Artisan sandwiches." 

Your favourite thing about working in LSE Catering: "The people, of course."

Now that you've met some of the team who make delicious food and drink on campus possible, make sure to say hello next time you see them – keep up to date with their latest creations by following our Instagram @lsefood!