More than 1,400 staff enjoyed an al-fresco lunch last week thanks to the Vice-Chancellor, even without the glorious sunshine we experienced in previous staff BBQs.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Karen Cox, invited staff to join her for a lunchtime BBQ on Monday 24 June in Medway and Wednesday 26 June in Canterbury. The events provided the perfect opportunity for staff to come together, catch-up with colleagues and friends after another busy year.
Across the BBQs, a total of 1,344 burgers, 204kg of sausages and 1,500 ice creams and sorbets were eaten!
The staff BBQs have become a regular annual event since the University’s 50th anniversary in2015, and have established themselves as a highlight of the year.
Yet again, the catering staff did everyone proud with amazing food, from the classic BBQ fare of sausages and burgers to tasty paellas and vegan coleslaw, and ice creams and sorbets all round for dessert. It was well received that single use plastics was radically reduced, with wooden cutlery a new addition.
A special thanks goes to Kent Hospitality and the Development Office for arranging such a well-organised and successful event.