As Compass Ireland’s Culinary Director, Shay Kendrick brings over 25 years of gastronomic experience to our partnerships across the country. He wholeheartedly believes in preparing nutritional meals with local, seasonal ingredients and is committed to identifying opportunities for us to become a more sustainable food service provider.

Throughout his award-winning culinary career, Shay has established his very own Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, kickstarted a food revolution at a high tech company, and worked alongside iconic chefs, including Albert Roux.

In his role as Culinary Director of Compass Ireland, Shay proudly develops new culinary concepts inspired by emerging trends and creates memorable food experiences for our clients throughout Ireland. He also delivers hands-on training and development to our talented catering professionals, ensuring each of our chefs work with the same commitment and drive to preparing world-class cuisine.