World Chefs Convene in Philadelphia During the ARAMARK International Guest Chef Exchange.

PHILADELPHIA -- Twenty-six chefs from around the world arrived in Philadelphia today as part of ARAMARK's 12th Annual International Guest Chef Exchange, the highest honor awarded to the company's culinarians. ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK) is a professional services organization, providing world-class culinary experiences for clients and customers in 20 countries.

Thirteen chefs from the US will visit ARAMARK locations overseas, while 13 chefs from Ireland, Germany, Japan, England, China, Belgium, Mexico, Korea, and Spain spend time in the US, sharing tips, talents and tastes from their home countries while learning more about food service at other accounts. The program runs through November 1st.

The chefs are in Philadelphia for an invitation-only Culinary Showcase being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday, October 12th during which each chef will prepare a signature dish for guests. Menu examples include:

* Seared duck breast with wheat berry stuffing, roasted red grapes and Port wine reduction - Chef Frederick Lee, Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania;

* Pork tenderloin stuffed with chanterelles mushrooms and drizzled with balsamic glaze, served with pumpkin seed cakes - Chef Mike Schoene, Germany;

* Braised beef tenderloin stuffed with huitlacoche with a Chihuahua cheese and chili sauce - Chef Luis Zarate Coronado, Mexico;

* Crispy North Atlantic cod with honey and onion marmalade - Chef Jaume Pujol Guixe, Spain;

* Sweet Iowa corn cake served with creme Anglaise and zesty cherry chutney - Chef Matthew Titzer, Indianapolis, Indiana;

* Crispy potato hash with goat cheese and Granny Smith apple compote - Chef Steve Smith, United Kingdom;

* Irish cream cheesecake served with a compote of berries, cherry balsamic sauce and chocolate shavings - Chef Denise Weir, Ireland

For more information on the 2006 ARAMARK International Guest Chef Exchange, or to arrange a PRESS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH with the chefs in the Pennsylvania Convention Center kitchen, contact Doug Warner, 215-238-3316, [e-mail]. More information can be found at www.aramarkigc.com.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, 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 2006 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 20 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com