As an executive chef for Sodexo Prestige Ireland, Derek Reilly is focusing on craft development, food quality and the implementation of new trends within the Irish business. He has implemented many initiatives throughout the industry that focus on driving innovation and a high standard of consistency. In 2010, Derek won the Contract Catering Chef of the Year title at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards ceremony in London, the first time a chef working in the Republic of Ireland has done so.