Cateys 2025: two weeks left for nominations

There are just two weeks left to nominate the biggest talents and greatest brands in the hospitality industry for recognition at the 2025 Cateys, held in partnership with Square.

 

The winners represent the finest that the hotel, restaurant, foodservice and pub and bar industries have to offer.

 

The awards are the industry’s only independent benchmark of operational excellence, with entrants judged by their peers and industry experts.

 

This year, there are 23 categories ranging from the Pub and Bar Award to the Accessibility Award, the Menu of the Year to the Education and Training Award. The winners will be presented their Award at a glittering ceremony at Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott hotel, in London on Monday 7 July.

 

Winning a Catey reaffirms an individual’s and operator’s unparalleled position within the sector and showcases their tireless commitment to supporting the UK’s hospitality sector. It’s now time to nominate those you feel deserve recognition. Read our handy top tips guide for judges’ insights into what makes an outstanding nomination.

 

James Stagg, editor at The Caterer, said: “The Cateys is always a special night in the industry calendar and this year we will be making the evening even more memorable with an extra splash of glitz and glamour. We have a huge party planned to celebrate businesses and individuals throughout hospitality.

 

“We’ll be marking the achievements of hoteliers, restaurateurs, foodservice and pub and bar operators that have led the way at Grosvenor House on 7 July with wonderful food, service and entertainment – along with a few surprises. The new identity of the Cateys, channelling the spirit of the 1930s, promises to be a night not to be missed. So, if you know of an individual, business or organisation that should be recognised, we want to hear from you. And make sure you’re red carpet ready for the night!”

 

To make a nomination for the 2025 Cateys, go to the website for full details. The closing date for Cateys’ nominations is Wednesday 12 March at 5pm.

 

The Cateys 2025 are sponsored by St Ewe Eggs, Sona, Brakes, Miele, Bidfood, Compass, Unox and Tork, and supported by Matthew Clark, Winterhalter, Quadrant, Montgomery Events, Sky Business and Venners.

 

The full list of awards for Cateys 2025

Click on each category to find out the criteria and the link to enter.

• Accessibility Award
• Best Employer Award
• Best Marketing Campaign Award
• Best Use of Innovative Technology Award
• Health and Nutrition Award
• Manager of the Year Award
• Newcomer Award
• Sustainable Business Award
• Sustainable Business Award (SME)
• Pub and Bar Award
• Restaurateur of the Year – Independent
• Restaurateur of the Year – Group
• Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award
• Public Sector Caterer Award
• Education and Training Award
• Menu of the Year Award
• Hotel of the Year – Group
• Hotel of the Year – Independent
• Foodservice Caterer Award
• Chef Award
• International Outstanding Achievement Award
• Special Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award