Master Chef Appoints Darragh McGonigle Director of Business Development

Darragh McGonigle has been appointed Director of Business Development at leading catering and event management company Master Chefs.

Bringing nearly two decades of commercial leadership experience across foodservice, technology and property, Darragh joins Master Chefs with a strong track record in strategic growth, client development and partnership management.

Pat O’Sullivan, CEO of Master Chefs said “Darragh’s extensive experience across foodservice and commercial leadership roles, combined with his ability to build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our business.”

Prior to joining Master Chefs, Darragh held senior commercial and business development roles with leading foodservice organisations including Compass Group Ireland and Aramark.  He previously served as Commercial Director with Oneview Healthcare.

Darragh McGonigle said “What really excites me about Master Chefs is that it’s an Irish owned, chef led business that’s agile enough to create solutions around what really matters to organisations’ we work with. Owning an organic farm allows us to demonstrate sustainability in action while giving the business a direct connection to fresh seasonal produce grown in Ireland. I am looking forward to working alongside Pat and his team, getting to know our customers, and identifying new opportunities to expand the business”.

Headquartered in Limerick and serving client companies nationwide, Master Chefs is an Irish-owned and run catering and event management company employing 532 permanent staff with a dedicated 20-acre organic farm, Ellan Farm, supplying fresh seasonal produce directly into its catering operations.

The company, which on average serves 10,000 meals each day across its sites, holds long-term contracts with organisations including the National Gallery of Ireland, Bon Secours Hospital Limerick, Maynooth University, Dexcom Stadium, and the University of Galway. The company’s culinary offering is led by Executive Chef Michelle O’Donnell, who works closely with the farm team to develop seasonal menus built around high-quality organic ingredients.