WestKing Senior Lecturer Marc Whitley becomes UK Vice President of Disciples of Escoffier

Senior Lecturer at WestKing’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality takes on an exciting new position at the prestigious culinary institution, Disciples of Escoffier.

Marc Whitley, a Senior Lecturer in Hospitality at Westminster Kingsway College’s (WestKing) School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality has been voted in as the UK Vice President of Disciples of Escoffier, the UK arm of the Disciples Escoffier International. The world-renowned culinary organisation brings together chefs, professionals from the kitchen and the dining room, quality producers and gourmets.

After an online ballot to members, Marc was announced as the organisation’s newest UK Vice President. In his new role, he will organise fundraising events, attend meetings in the UK and abroad and work to increase the organisation’s membership through active campaigning. 

Marc, who has been an active member of Disciples of Escoffier since 2019, also holds the role of College Liaison Officer, which sees him act as a spokesperson for the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality on matters relating to student opportunities and networking. He encourages and oversees visits to the college from Disciples of Escoffier members, delivers informative student talks and connects with industry representatives to build strong partnerships which provide student employment opportunities.

Westminster Kingsway College’s (WestKing) School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality has a long-standing connection with the Escoffier name. Auguste Escoffier was one of the key members involved in the school’s inception and his teachings are used as the foundation for a number of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Courses. Students also benefit from the Disciples of Escoffier’s fundraising activities, with monies raised being used to subsidise the cost of essential uniforms and fees.

Marc Whitley said: “As Senior Lecturer in Front of House Escoffier, it is only right that I am a member and help promote the Disciples of Escoffier and his teachings to the students. After all, this is a legacy started by Escoffier that we are proud to promote. Thousands of our alumni have been taught Escoffier’s basic principles of cooking and service skills. Every year in October during his birthday week, The Escoffier Room restaurant dedicates a week to Escoffier recipes, which is always sold out.”

Congratulations to Senior Lecturer Marc Whitley on your new role!

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