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 11^th 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

 

CSER Award

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

 

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

• Toby Bonett, 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

• Liam Hatcher, CH&Co
• John Hicks, BaxterStorey
• People team, Amplify Guest Services
• People team, Rapport
• Murray Soper, BM

 

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.