Russums awarded prestigious cup by professional networking body

The team at Rotherham-based hospitality clothing and equipment specialist, Russums is celebrating after being awarded theGilbert Lefèvre Cup at a gourmet dinner hosted by theAssociation Culinaire FrançaiseNorth West (ACF NW) recently.

A delighted Sally Russum attended the six course dinner and received the award forOutstanding Contribution to the Catering Professionin recognition of the support that the sixth generation family business has given the Association in its competition work with students.

Sally said: "The Association Culinaire Française North West is an established and professional network that was founded 40 years ago and provides invaluable support to trainees and students in our industry. It has been a privilege to work with the North West branch of the Associationfor many years to encourage learning and skills.

"We are proud and humbled to receive the award thathonours Gilbert Lefèvre who was the founding President of the ACF NW and a Michelin starred chef."

TheAssociation Culinaire Françaisecan trace its history back to 1845. It is run by chefs, for chefs and its aims are to maintain professional standards of cuisine and to support students. To this end, ACF NWworks with leading catering colleges nationwide.

ACF NW President, Sue Kenyon said: "We are delighted to award Sally Russum the Gilbert Lefèvre Trophy to recognise the amazing support Russums have given the ACF for our North West Commis of the Year Competitions over the years."

Established in 1830, Russums is a leading supplier of clothing and equipment to the hospitality industry, supplying chefs, restaurateurs and food service workers throughout the UK and Europe.

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Photo:Sally Russum receives theGilbert Lefèvre Cupfrom Brian Yates Sally Russum receives the Gilbert Lefevre Cup

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Notes to editors

1. Russums is a leading supplier of clothing and equipment to the food and hospitality industries. The family business was established in 1830 as a brush manufacturer supplying the steel and coal industry, and later changed to producing lorry covers, tarpaulins and items made from canvas in the post-war period. It was following a request by Rotherham College to make knife wallets for the staff and students when the business decided to switch to solely service the catering and hospitality industries. For more information about Russums hospitality and chef's wear, please visithttps://www.russums-shop.co.uk/c/q/clothing
2. Today, the independent business is run by the sixth-generation owners and operates its own production facilities and an industry-leading embroidery department in Rotherham where it is based.
3. For more information about Russums, please visit www.russums-shop.co.uk. You can also find Russums on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus, and you can keep up to date with latest news online.
4. For more information about the ACF NW, please visit https://www.facebook.com/AssociationCulinaireFrancaiseNorthWestBranch/