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Relevant purchasing contact

Executive Chef: Michelle O’ Donnell
Email: chef@masterchefs.ie
Phone: 061 411 522

Product mix

Cuisine is based on locally sourced Irish produce with French, Asian and
Mediterranean influences, and includes a large selection of starters, main
courses, finger and buffet food, desserts, breads, salads etc.

Master Chefs has a central production facility (the Artisan Food Factory)
which provides bespoke superior quality breads, cakes and pastries to all of
its outlets.

The company cooks on-site in all of our outlets.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

Master Chefs offer a variety of services, so there is no one specific food
type required, however key areas for growth include local artisan products,
fresh quality produce from local growers i.e. herbs and salads, new to
market and innovative products.

Distribution is often an issue for artisan producers, but Master Chefs has
their own fleet of modern transportation and will accommodate artisan
producers, where possible.
The company is committed to purchasing Irish meat, poultry, eggs and
dairy produce, and to sourcing and buying Irish ingredients when available
and in season.

There is some room for brands in the operation due to the number of
outlets Master Chefs cater for.

Master Chefs sees greater growth in chilled rather than frozen foods due to
an increased focus on quality.

Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

Master Chefs has a strong preference to source local produce where
possible.

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