Business Details
13 Years
experience
Hospitality & Catering Recruitment Experts UK
Twentysix Recruitment was founded in 2013 with a clear mission to revolutionise hospitality and catering recruitment through personalised service and industry expertise. Our team comprises professionals with deep sector knowledge, including former chefs, hospitality managers, and recruitment specialists who understand both employer needs and candidate aspirations. We operate nationwide across the UK, connecting top-tier talent with businesses in schools, care homes, hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through tailored recruitment solutions, including temporary, part-time, and contract placements that adapt to evolving industry demands. With a focus on integrity and long-term relationships, we prioritise understanding client cultures and candidate career goals to ensure mutually beneficial matches.Our REC membership underscores adherence to strict ethical standards, while our extensive network of industry contacts enables access to pre-vetted professionals. From our headquarters in Chatham, we combine local market insights with national reach, offering weekly payroll, compliance support, and ongoing candidate development. Our growth from a single recruiter to a multi-regional team reflects our ability to deliver consistent results in a competitive sector. By maintaining family values and service-driven principles, we continue to build trust with both employers seeking reliable staff and candidates pursuing fulfilling careers. This approach has established us as a respected partner in hospitality and catering recruitment, with a track record of successful placements across diverse operational environments.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Contract Placements
Catering Recruitment
Hospitality Recruitment
Agency Chef Services
School Catering Staff
Event Venue Staffing
Care Home Catering
Hospital Catering
Restaurant Staff
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of combined recruitment and hospitality industry experience
- Our team includes former chefs and hospitality managers with sector-specific insights
- We provide nationwide coverage with local market expertise in key UK regions
- Our REC membership guarantees adherence to strict ethical recruitment standards
- We deliver flexible staffing solutions with guaranteed weekly payroll processing
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide pre-vetted temporary hospitality and catering professionals for short-term requirements. Our candidates hold necessary DBS checks and food hygiene certifications, ensuring immediate deployment in schools, care homes, and event venues. Clients benefit from flexible resourcing without compromising on quality or compliance standards.
Contract Placements
Our contract recruitment solutions address medium-term staffing needs in the hospitality sector. We match experienced professionals with specific project requirements, including seasonal demands in hotels and event catering. This service maintains operational continuity while avoiding permanent hiring commitments.
Catering Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for all catering roles from chefs to assistants across education, healthcare, and corporate sectors. We ensure candidates possess required allergen awareness and food safety qualifications, with immediate availability for both individual and team placements.
Hospitality Recruitment
Comprehensive staffing solutions for hospitality venues including restaurants, hotels, and event spaces. Our database features experienced waiting staff, baristas, and event coordinators who demonstrate proven customer service capabilities and adaptability to high-pressure environments.
Agency Chef Services
Experienced agency chefs available for temporary assignments in schools, hospitals, and luxury venues. Our chefs maintain up-to-date food hygiene certificates and demonstrate versatility in adapting to different kitchen environments while maintaining service quality standards.
People
Mark Lowrie
Director and Owner
With 24 years in leisure and recruitment industries, including 10 years at Thomas Cook and 8 years with a major recruiter, Mark founded Twentysix Recruitment in 2013. He combines strategic leadership with hands-on industry experience to drive business growth.
Alan Rose
Operations Manager
Former chef with 18 years in catering across contract, events, and education sectors. Brings operational expertise from four years in high street recruitment to ensure practical understanding of both client requirements and candidate capabilities.
Lucinda Walter
Senior Consultant
Hospitality professional with experience managing fine dining operations and recruiting teams for luxury hotels. Applies industry knowledge to identify talent that aligns with client service standards and operational needs.
Tom D'Rosario
Senior Consultant
Qualified chef with decade-long experience in golf industry hospitality. Combines practical kitchen expertise with recruitment specialism to source candidates who meet both technical and cultural requirements.
Megan Maclugash
Business and Finance Manager
Joined in 2016 and developed from administration trainee to finance leader. Oversees payroll, invoicing, and credit control while mentoring operational staff, combining financial expertise with recruitment industry understanding.
Questions
What sectors does Twentysix Recruitment specialise in?
We focus exclusively on hospitality and catering recruitment, covering schools, care homes, restaurants, hotels, event venues, and healthcare facilities across the UK.
Do you provide temporary or permanent staffing solutions?
We specialise in temporary and contract placements, though our industry expertise enables effective matching for longer-term requirements through our extensive candidate network.
What qualifications do your catering candidates hold?
All catering staff possess Level 2 Food Hygiene certificates and allergen awareness training. School positions include Enhanced DBS checks as standard.
How quickly can you fill urgent staffing requirements?
Our established candidate database allows same-day placements for many roles, with immediate availability for pre-vetted agency chefs and catering assistants nationwide.
Do you operate nationwide or specific regions?
While headquartered in Kent, we provide recruitment services across the UK with dedicated consultants covering North West England, South East, and Midlands regions.
What support do you provide after placement?
We offer ongoing payroll administration, compliance monitoring, and performance follow-ups to ensure both employers and candidates maintain satisfaction throughout assignments.
Reviews (2)
Nathan Campbell
Jul 03, 2019
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Always been very professional and definitely the best agency I have had the pleasure of working with!
Alan Rose
Sep 25, 2014
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Professional, excellent service and fantastic communication. 26 stand out as a perfect example of how to succeed in the recruitment industry.
