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Culinary Excellence Spans the Globe During International Guest Chef Exchange.


Exclusive Event at United Nations Highlights World-Class Cuisine Available to ARAMARK Customers

PHILADELPHIA -- Top ARAMARK chefs representing Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, England, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Spain, and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  are preparing to embark on a multinational cultural journey of a lifetime, the 13th Annual International Guest Chef Exchange. All 26 have been awarded ARAMARK's highest culinary honor and, as International Guest Chefs, will now savor cuisine from the world's table and share their own talents with the diverse guests dining within ARAMARK's international on-site restaurants.

"The International Guest Chef Exchange allows us to recognize our chefs' artistry and ability to create the highest level of culinary experiences for our business partners around the world," said ARAMARK President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Neubauer. "This program is yet another way that we demonstrate our long-standing commitment to our chefs and their professional development."

Now in its 13th year, the International Guest Chef Exchange has afforded more than 250 chefs the opportunity to enhance their culinary skills and explore the world.

The cross-cultural education begins this week when 13 chefs from abroad travel to ARAMARK locations across the United States to prepare authentic cuisine for customers at businesses, universities, school districts, hospitals and sports and entertainment venues. Hosting an International Guest Chef is a great honor and care is used in making the selection. For instance, two United States auto manufacturers that have an international presence in Asia will host two Japanese chefs for an authentic culinary experience their employees will enjoy.

Then, in mid-October, 13 chefs from North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  will travel to Asia and Europe to share tips, talents, and tastes from around the world.

At the middle and the end of the October exchange, all 26 chefs will convene at two invitation-only Culinary Showcases - one at the United Nations in New York City New York City: see New York, city.
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 with Spiced New York-Grown Apple Pear Compote.

This year to demonstrate ARAMARK's ability to provide high-end culinary offerings while maintaining a commitment to sustainable practices, the dishes served at the United Nations will feature fresh, organic products sourced from the Northeastern United States. From selections found on the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Seafood Watch is a program designed to raise consumer awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources. It is best known for publishing consumer guides for responsible seafood purchasing in the United States.  list to the Rainforest Alliance-certified paper used in the invitations to the regional artisan cheeses, the Culinary Showcase at the United Nations will feature international cuisine with sustainability in mind.

From October 7 through 18, the following ARAMARK International Guest Chefs will visit the United States:
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Chef Name, City, State                       <
International Host Location
Brian Bagley, Great Falls, MT                <
England
Carl Lovett, St. Louis, MO                   <
Germany
Daniel Berube, Hartford, CT                  <
Ireland
Daryl Schembeck, New York, NY                <
Japan
Declan Brennan, Jersey City, NJ              <
England
Gretchen Schultz, Anaheim, CA                <
Japan
James Catalano, Bronx, NY                    <
Chile
Jennifer Gallagher, Wood River Junction, RI  <
Ireland
Margaret Occlipinti, Phoenix, AZ             <
Spain
Michael Robertson, Toronto, Canada           <
China
Otis Huemmer, Tacoma, WA                     <
Chile
Paolo Stephani, Chicago, IL                  <
Germany
Peter Bove, New York, NY                     <
Korea
Todd Hainier, Mesa Verde, CO                 <
Belgium
Tom Fiammetta, Charlottesville, VA           <
England


For more information on the 2007 ARAMARK International Guest Chef Exchange, please contact Doug Warner, 215-238-3316, warner-doug@aramark.com or Sarah Jarvis, 215-238-7168, jarvis-sarah@aramark.com.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. , providing award-winning food services food services Hospital services A 24/7 department in a hospital that provides for the nutritional needs of inpatients–eg, those needing special diets, preparing meals and transporting them to the floor and, through the cafeteria, the hospital staff and , facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises. , and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies A yearly publication by Fortune Magazine, America's Most Admired Companies consists of corporations that are highly esteemed by the likes of Business Executives, Directors, and Analysts. A survey is taken of close to 3300 professionals who give their opinions on the companies. ," ARAMARK has consistently ranked as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts since 1998. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 18 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com.
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