Welcome to the 2025 Foodservice Cateys!

The Foodservice Cateys return to celebrate the individuals, teams and businesses shaping the foodservice industry at a glittering ceremony on 10 October 2025 at the Royal Lancaster London hotel. Now in their twelfth year, the Foodservice Cateys recognise the people working tirelessly to make sure their business delivers an exceptional service day in, day out, creating memorable experiences for their guests and supporting their colleagues to succeed.


Winning a Foodservice Catey is special because recipients are nominated, selected and rewarded by their peers. A coveted Catey statue symbolises excellence and is awarded in recognition of those at the very top of their game as judged by the wider foodservice industry.

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We are delighted to have won this year’s People and Training Award. All of us in Rapport’s People Team feel incredibly proud to be recognised by this prestigious award, especially as it focuses on our people and their experience of working with Rapport. This win really puts emphasis on the continuous journey we are on to invest in our current and future ambassadors, their wellbeing, career development and the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work.

Anouk van den Ing head of HR Rapport Services

To be chosen for this award truly means the world to me and surpasses all expectations I had back from the industry. It recognises the support and platform to perform the Genuine Dining Co provide me, and it further recognises all the hard work and effort my colleagues put in, collectively achieving the success that we desperately strive for our clients.

Benjamin Wilson operations director Genuine Dining Co

Winning a Foodservice Catey is a real honour, to be recognised by peers across the industry as leading in nutrition and wellbeing is one of the proudest moments for me in my career as a registered nutritionist.

Luxey Dayanandan head of wellness & nutrition Restaurant Associates

I’m so proud to be awarded Rising Star at this year’s Foodservice Cateys and be recognised with the best in the catering and hospitality sector. I love my role at the NEC and learning new skills every single day to deliver great results for both our team and our customers. I want to take the opportunity to thank all of my mentors and colleagues for their guidance and support since I joined the team as an apprentice, and I look forward to my future career journey at the NEC.

Valentine Rey catering manager Amadeus

It is an honour to win a Foodservice Catey and be recognised as a leading supplier in the healthcare sector. Over the last 12 months we have worked hard to manage the challenges across the foodservice sector while driving innovation to enhance lives in later living through intergenerational activities, live cooking shows and introducing AR technology into our colleague training. It is fantastic for the team to get the recognition they deserve for their hard work and dedication to always go above and beyond. I cannot wait for the next 12 months and seeing how we can continue to challenge and change the way we deliver services.

Laura Tighe managing director of health, care & retirement living Elior

Winning a Foodservice Catey has been an exhilarating experience for our team. It’s a symbol of our unwavering dedication to the foodservice sector and the accolade serves as a reminder of our commitment to supporting our customers. It’s a testament to the talent and passion of our team members, who have relentlessly strived to set new standards of excellence in our industry. Beyond the prestige, this award has instilled in a renewed energy and ambition. It's a reminder that our journey doesn't end with the award; it's a launchpad for greater achievements. We see it as a responsibility to maintain and even surpass the high standards that the Cateys represent. It's a mark of quality that resonates with our customers and underscores our commitment to consistently deliver the best. 

Benjamin Griffiths director of workplace, education, healthcare, leisure & stadia Britvic