Olympia Events appoints Steven Morris as new Executive Chef

Olympia Events, managed by Legends Global, has appointed Steven Morris as Executive Chef, marking a significant step following the decision to bring food and beverage operations in-house from1 January 2026.

Morris brings more than three decades of experience across the global hospitality and events sector. Prior to Olympia Events, he held senior roles at Gather & Gather, where he supported stadium and large-scale event operations across London, and Absolute Taste, where he delivered catering for major sporting events including The Open Golf Championships, Lord’s Cricket Ground and The Queen’s Club Championships for 10– 20,000 covers.

Prior to this, he spent ten years travelling the globe as Head Chef for the Volvo Ocean Race and MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, overseeing kitchen operations across 22 countries and managing menus, supply chains and logistics at an international scale.

His experience spans high-end hospitality and VIP dining to large-scale consumer events, providing unparalleled expertise to drive the transformation of Olympia Events' food and beverage offer across its heritage halls, the new International Convention Centre (ICC), and The Addison premium lounge.

In his role, Morris will oversee the continued development of Olympia Events’ reimagined culinary proposition, including the creation of a wealth of exciting new food and beverage concepts across its heritage halls, as well as tailored offers for exhibitions, conferences and live events. He will also lead the menu development for two new spaces launching this year, the ICC and The Addison premium lounge – both operated and managed by Olympia Events.

Steve Cooper, SVP of Food & Beverage at Legends Global said:

“Steven brings a depth of experience across complex, high-profile events that aligns with the ambition for Olympia. His understanding of how to shape distinct, high-quality experiences across different environments will be key as we continue to evolve the offer as Olympia’s reopening approaches.”

Olympia’s transformation is one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the world. The venues operated by Olympia Events will sit at the heart of London’s newest destination for events, entertainment, hospitality and business, alongside new hotels, restaurants, workspaces and cultural venues.

The transition to a Legends Global in-house model plays a vital role in creating unrivalled guest experiences to deliver a more cohesive and elevated hospitality offer across Olympia Events’ event spaces, as Olympia enters the final phase of its £1.3bn regeneration.

Rob Colegate, Director of Food & Beverage at Olympia Events said:

“Steven is an excellent addition to the team and we’re excited to have him onboard to define and shape the future of Olympia Events’ food and beverage offering. His appointment will strengthen our ability to deliver a consistently premium and memorable hospitality experience for our organisers, exhibitors, and visitors.”

Commenting on his appointment, Morris said:

“Olympia presents a rare and exciting opportunity to build a distinctive, venue-wide food and beverage proposition within a globally recognised destination. Our approach will balance heritage with innovation, from refining classic British dishes within the historic heritage halls to delivering a more contemporary, production-led offer in the ICC. Across all spaces, the focus will be on quality, sustainability and consistency - creating experiences that complement the diverse range of events hosted here.”

Morris will also support the objectives of Olympia Events' sustainability strategy, The Grand Plan, working closely with the team to reduce food waste, eliminate single-use plastics and prioritise seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

Morris joined Olympia Events on 9 February 2026. New venues and public spaces will open in phases through to early 2027, with the ICC launching this spring and The Addison following later in the year.

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