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from the rest is its capacity to cater large func- tions. Tulloch points out, “We not only have the resources of an Executive Chef at our company, but we can draw on the creativity and expertise of all the chefs throughout our 23 locations in the Caribbean and Latin Ameri- ca.We are also able to send our staff to the ma- jor food shows and event catering conferences to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry.” Green initiatives are a driving force in the company’s expansion and remodelling efforts. They are currently upgrading their main facility by installing a solar photovoltaic system that will cover approximately 30 percent of the electricity demand. Other eco-wise solutions include a switch to LED lighting, and recycling of cardboard boxes, oil, plastic, and pallets. Why such a high priority on going green? Leacock says the reasons are two-fold: “First is the cost factor – cost savings we are look- ing to gain, especially from the LED and photovoltaic systems. Secondly, it is import- ant to our customers. And that makes it even GODDARD CATERING GROUP (BARBADOS) LIMITED more important to us, because they want to be sure the company they are dealing with is environmentally-friendly.” The goal for the future is to have Goddard Catering Barbados expand – doubling in size or more. Tulloch is stoked with anticipation, as he says, “In the next five years, we plan to continue to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations on the airline catering side, while becoming the number one event ca- tering company in the country. We are also looking at any opportunities to expand into related businesses.” High aspirations and expectations have served this company well for 60 years. With that kind of wisdom and vision, there’s no- where to go but up. GODDARD CATERING BARBADOS: BY THE NUMBERS AIRLINES CATERING: services approxi- mately 12 major airlines, and in excess of 650 private air transports per year; pro- ducing over 660,000 meals, annually. EVENT CATERING: caters over 750 events, annually, ranging from break- fasts for 10–12 persons to functions of 1,200 people. TERMINAL CONCESSIONS ENTITIES: 286,000 transactions, annually.