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23 Jul 2024

Foodservice Cateys 2024 shortlist revealed

Foodservice Cateys 2024 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the 2024 Foodservice Cateys has been revealed, recognising the top individuals, teams and businesses across the sector.

Over 40 judges, including former winners and industry experts, met in central London to debate the nominees and choose the best entries last week.

The winners will be revealed at the 11th Foodservice Cateys awards at the Royal Lancaster London hotel on 11 October.

The awards recognise outstanding businesses servicing education, events, healthcare, and business and industry catering, as well as chefs, front of house, salespeople and managers who excel in their roles.

The Caterer would like to thank all its sponsors for their support of the awards. Supporting partners are Oatly and Caterer.com.

Buy tickets for the Foodservice Cateys 2024, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Cheryl.Townsend@thecaterer.com

The Foodservice Cateys 2024 shortlist:

Best Use of Innovative Technology Award

Sponsored by CH&CO

  • Genuine Dining
  • Sodexo
  • Restaurant Associates

Boutique Caterer of the Year

  • Bennett Hay
  • Dinner Ladies
  • Fika Catering
  • Kerb

Business and Industry Caterer of the Year

Sponsored by Knorr Professional

  • BaxterStorey
  • Bennett Hay
  • Restaurant Associates
  • TNS Catering

Chef Manager of the Year

  • Gerda Berstautaite, Houston & Hawkes
  • Paul Levy, Signature Dining

Chef of the Year

Sponsored by P&G

  • Jon Lilley, Lexington Catering
  • Chris Ribaudo, Blue Apple
  • Leo Rodley, Aramark

CSR Award

  • Aramark
  • Genuine Dining
  • Green & Fortune
  • Houston & Hawkes

Education Caterer of the Year

Sponsored by It’s Lolly

  • Chartwells
  • King’s College London
  • The Pantry
  • Thomas Franks

Event Caterer of the Year

  • Fuel Experiences
  • Genuine Dining
  • Kerb Events

Front of House Team of the Year

  • Houston & Hawkes
  • Lexington Reception Services at Lloyd’s of London
  • Sodexo Live!
  • Rapport at Permira

General Manager of the Year

  • Benjamin Campbell, Restaurant Associates
  • Jonathan Higgins, Elior UK

Healthcare Caterer of the Year

Sponsored by Bidfood

  • Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Medirest, Compass Group
  • Signature Dining

Healthy Eating Champion

  • Christine Bailey, Thomas Franks
  • Brendan Gough, Zebedees
  • King’s College London

Innovation Award

Sponsored by RDA

  • BaxterStorey at Deutsche Bank
  • Country Court Care Homes
  • King’s Food at King’s College London
  • Sodexo Live! at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club

People and Training Award

Sponsored by IndeedFlex

  • Amplify Guest Services
  • BaxterStorey
  • BM
  • CH&Co
  • Rapport

Regional Manager of the Year

  • Lucy Ager, BaxterStorey
  • Louise Dennick, Blue Apple

Retail and Leisure Caterer of the Year

  • Elior UK
  • LNER
  • Sodexo Live!, St James’s Park

Rising Star Award

Sponsored by TUGO Foodservice

  • Idrees Anwar, NHS Supply Chain: Food
  • Nathan Cooper, BaxterStorey
  • Alfie Dulley, Fuel Experiences (BaxterStorey)
  • Maddison Selley, King’s College London
  • Jag Singh, BaxterStorey

Salesperson of the Year

Sponsored by Dynamify

  • Toby Chaplin, Kerb
  • Robbie Laidlaw, Genuine Dining
  • Aimee Roberts, Eurest

Supplier Excellence Award

  • Cauli
  • Carpigiani
  • Fresh Direct
  • La Lorraine Bakery Group
  • Marrfish

There is no shortlist for the Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by Britvic, or the Extra Mile Award.

 

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