Foodservice Cateys 2023 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the 2023 Foodservice Cateys has been revealed, showcasing foodservice employees and leading businesses from across the UK.

Taking place at the Royal Lancaster London on 13 October, the 10th Foodservice Cateys ceremony will celebrate the people working tirelessly to make sure their business delivers an exceptional service, day in, day out.

The awards recognise outstanding businesses servicing education, events, healthcare, and business and industry catering, as well as chefs, procurement experts, 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 Britvic, Core Recruitment and Valentine.

Buy tickets at www.foodservicecateys.com, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact rob.adam@thecaterer.com

The Foodservice Cateys 2023 shortlist

Best Use of Technology Award

Sponsored by CH&Co

• Compass Group UK & Ireland– AI self check-out system
• Compass Group UK & Ireland – digital recruitment platform
• Sodexo – pre-order and payment platform

Boutique Caterer of the Year

• Bennett Hay
• Green & Fortune
• Signature Dining

Business and Industry Caterer of the Year

Sponsored by Franke Coffee Systems

• Aramark
• Bennett Hay
• Houston & Hawkes

Chef Manager of the Year

Sponsored by Unox

• Paul Bunker, Signature Dining
• Mark Price, Eurest

Chef of the Year

Sponsored by P&G Professional

• Michael Dutnall, the Royal Air Force Club
• Gemma Evans-Hurley, Eurest
• Steve Groves, Restaurant Associates
• Aaron Johnson-Waters, Amadeus
• Graham Singer, ESS

CSER Award

Sponsored by Nestlé Coffee Partners

• Elior UK
• ESS
• Eurest
• Houston & Hawkes
• Restaurant Associates

Education Caterer of the Year

Sponsored by Search Consultancy

• Aramark
• Impact Food Group
• Thomas Deacon Education Trust

Event Caterer of the Year

• The Clink Events
• Green & Fortune
• Social Pantry

Front of House Team of the Year

• Eurest at Silverstone
• Rapport at Storey
• Signature Dining at the
• Royal Star & Garter

General Manager of the Year

• Holly Finch, the Genuine Dining Co
• Craig Hancox, Amadeus
• Tabitha Kirby, BaxterStorey
• Sam Lawrence, BM
• Diana Pintrijel, BM

Healthcare Caterer of the Year

Sponsored by Bidfood

• Caterplus
• Signature Dining
• Sodexo

Healthy Eating Champion

Sponsored by Beyond Meat

• Sarah Bartolo, Eurest
• Luxagini Dayanandan, Restaurant Associates
• Lizzie Hennig, BaxterStorey
• Andy Jones, AJ Associates
• Charlotte Newman, BM

Innovation Award

Sponsored by RDA

• The Genuine Dining Co
• Sodexo Live!
• Taylor Shaw

People and Training Award

• Amplify Guest Services
• Rapport
• Signature Dining

Regional Manager of the Year

• Joao Amorim, Signature Dining
• Sam Booth, BaxterStorey
• Milda Burn, BM
• Ben Wilson, the Genuine Dining Co

Rising Star Award

• Alice King, Green & Fortune
• Jamie MacDonald, Absolute Taste
• Amy Pattison, Aramark UK
• Valentine Rey, Amadeus

Salesperson of the Year

• Tom Crocker, Aramark
• Matt Nicholas, Cleverchefs

Supplier Excellence Award

Sponsored by Amadeus

• Bidfood
• Britvic
• NEMI Teas
• RDA

Trainee Chef of the Year

Sponsored by Knorr Professional

• Jack Georgiou, Westminster Kingsway College
• George Oakes, Westminster Kingsway College
• John Rushton-Jones, Amadeus
• Marta Sagan, Westminster Kingsway College

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