Wolfenbüttel Germany 26th November 2024 - It is with great sadness and deep regret that MKN announces the death of Stuart Brereton, who unexpectedly passed away on November 25th.
Stuart was a well-loved and longstanding member of the MKN family for 17 years, and a mainstay of the foodservice industry throughout his career. Described as a ‘giant of a man’, ‘warrior’ and ‘absolute rock’ by friends, he was known throughout the sector for his wit and laid-back smile. His death has left a huge hole, and he will be fondly remembered by many who had the privilege of working with him. The wider catering industry will be poorer for his passing.
Stuart’s career began with brewery and retail catering experience, before working with the Dewberry Redpoint (now Dewberry Boyes), where his wide-ranging industry contacts were forged.
Equally relaxed with business tycoons, catering distributors, Michelin chefs and school cooks, his style put everybody at ease. He was a regular chef, demonstrator and latterly a judge at worldwide exhibitions, as well as a keen supporter of the LACA SCOTY (School Chef of the Year) Awards in his capacity as Public Sector Manager for MKN.
Stu B, as he was fondly known, lived life with a ‘glass half-full’ mentality and treated everyone as an equal. A love of travel, food cultures, golf and football meant he was never short of a good story. A loving husband, proud father, a family man and one of the “brothers Brereton” clan.
The MKN family has lost a great friend who will be deeply missed and never forget. The thoughts and prayers of everybody at MKN are with his family at this sad time.
Georg Weber
MKN CEO