Foodservice Cateys Shortlist 2026
Congratulations to our shortlist! Winners will be announced at our glittering awards ceremony on Friday 9 October, book your table here.
4
Best Use of Innovative Technology Award
Proudly Sponsored by:
Aramark UK
Country Court
Digital technology team - universities, Gather & Gather
Lexington Catering
2
Boutique Caterer of the Year
Boulevard Events
Thomas & Tate
3
Business and Industry Caterer of the Year
Bennett Hay
The Good Eating Company
Thomas Franks
4
Chef Manager of the Year
Clare Gwilliam, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Maria Quigley, Palmer & Howells
Mario Sanchez, BaxterStorey
Jessica Sweetlove, Sodexo
5
Chef of the Year
Ian Page, Sodexo Live!
Sam Pearce, Olive Dining
David Ridgway, Smart Group
Gareth Ruck, BM Caterers
Steven Snowdon, Lexington Catering
6
CSER Award
Argyll and Bute Council
Chartwells Universities and University of Sussex
Dinner Ladies
Houston & Hawkes
Juniper Ventures
Travers Smith
3
Education Caterer of the Year
Proudly Sponsored by:
Mellors Catering Services
Olive Dining
Thomas Deacon Education Trust
4
Event Caterer of the Year
Fika Catering
Food by Dish
Green & Fortune
Sodexo Live! with Royal Ascot
0
Extra Mile Award
The winner of this award will be announced at the awards ceremony on 9 October.
3
Front of House Team of the Year
Bennett Hay reception team at Boston Consulting Group
Lexington Reception Services at 70 St Mary Axe
Rapport Guest Services at Norton Rose Fulbright
5
General Manager of the Year
Joanne Allen, Company of Cooks
Nick Brand, Genuine Dining
Mark Lawrence, Chartwells Universities
Gavin Loud, TNS Catering
Kimberley MacDonald, BaxterStorey
5
Healthcare Caterer of the Year
Proudly Sponsored By:
Care UK
Health & Independent Living Support
Meallmore
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
White Oaks
4
Healthy Eating Champion
Hannah Allan, Elior UK
Valentina De Pascale, Palmer and Howells
Kate Hilton, Sodexo UK & Ireland
Josh Key, Houston & Hawkes
4
Innovation Award
Proudly sponsored by:
Country Court
ESS
Foodbuy Group
Mellors Catering Services
0
Outstanding Contribution Award
The winner of this award will be announced at the awards ceremony on 9 October.
Proudly sponsored by:
4
People and Training Award
Jenna Calderbank, Mellors Catering Services
Liam Hatcher and the people and development team, CH&Co
Rapport People team, Rapport
Lauren Stirling, Elior UK
5
Procurement Professional of the Year Award
Christopher Dean, Procurement For Care
Danny de Ruiter, WSH
Lindsay Edwards, Mellors Catering Services
Richard Hall, Elior
Dominic Potts, Green & Fortune
5
Regional Manager of the Year
Graham Ashfield, Mellors Catering Services
Pedro Ferreira, Bennett Hay
Holly Finch, Genuine Dining
Darren Gilbertson, BaxterStorey
Sam Mitchell, Eurest
3
Retail and Leisure Caterer of the Year
Colicci
One Retail - Compass Group
Sodexo Live! St James' Park, Newcastle
4
Rising Star Award
Proudly sponsored by:
Anne Knight, Fika Catering
Zoe Koumi, BaxterStorey
Chloe Mann, Eurest
Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler, BM Caterers
4
Salesperson of the Year
Proudly sponsored by:
Nick Clarke-Brown, Lexington Catering
Aimee Roberts, Eurest
Bonnie Taylor, Restaurant Associates
Paul Taylor, Dine Contract Catering
5
Supplier Excellence Award
JJ Foodservice
Kanpla
Lolly
Nemi Teas
Restaurant Design Associates
Please note if you or your company are shortlisted you will need to purchase a ticket to the awards night.
You can book your table here.