Patrick CHOW-YUEN has been selected as one of only 26 chefs to participate in ARAMARK

Wichita Falls, TexasùAugust 11, 2003- Patrick CHOW-YUEN, the ARAMARK Chef based at Midwestern State University, has been selected as one of only 26 chefs to participate in ARAMARK's Ninth Annual International Guest Chef Exchange, a program designed to honor the company's finest chefs, during a multinational culinary exchange. Blending cultures through the culinary arts, the ARAMARK International Guest Chef Exchange involves a two-week long exchange when chefs chosen for their outstanding commitment to culinary excellence will work at other ARAMARK international customer facilities, putting daily business pressures aside and sharing their talents, tips and tastes from across the globe. After the exchange their home facilities will be infused with the culture and diversity of the country and site they visited. Chef Patrick CHOW-YUEN will visit ARAMARK hosts accounts in Germany from October 25 through November 9. "Chef Patrick CHOW-YUEN's selection to the International Guest Exchange program brings honor to both Patrick and to Midwestern State University. The First Lady and I are delighted to have someone of his stature serving the university. Chef CHOW-YUEN's culinary acumen has been noted by all who have had the pleasure of sampling his creations. One recent guest at Sikes House remarked that Patrick's dinners conform beautifully to the three P's of fine food: preparation, presentation, and pleasing palate, and well they do. Now others will have the opportunity to sample his sumptuous foods. Congratulations, Patrick," stated Dr. Jesse W. Rogers, president of Midwestern State University. Chef CHOW-YUEN, a native of REUNION Island, FRANCE, has been the ARAMARK Executive Chef at Midwestern State University for 10 months. A Master Graduate of French culinary institutes, Chef CHOW-YUEN prides himself on international and fusion cooking. ARAMARK is a world leader in providing managed services - including food, facility and other support services and uniform and career apparel. ARAMARK has leadership positions serving the business, education, healthcare, government and sports and recreation segments. In FORTUNE Magazine's survey of the "Most Admired Companies in America," ARAMARK ranks No. 1 in the outsourcing services category and is No. 10 among all companies included in the survey by overall score as evaluated by peers within the industry. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 200,000 employees serving clients in 18 countries. -30-