The Caterer’s Supplier Awards hailed as a ‘benchmark of excellence’

Entering The Caterer’s Supplier Awards is “one of the strongest benchmarks of excellence in hospitality”, according to a leading cooking equipment manufacturer.

Phil Sanderson, sales director at commercial catering equipment company Valentine & Cuisinequip, added that winning Light Equipment Brand of the Year at The Caterer’s inaugural 2025 Supplier Awards, “strengthened our credibility” and “provided real weight in conversations with both new and existing customers”.

He added: “It’s also been great for strengthening relationships with our distributors and partners, who see the award as validation of the reliability and innovation they can expect from us.”

Sanderson made the comments as he spoke to The Caterer about the benefits of entering the Supplier Awards.

How to enter Supplier Awards

Following a highly successful first year, the awards have returned for 2026 to recognise and celebrate the most innovative businesses in the hospitality supply chain.

With a total of 23 categories, businesses from the full breath of the supply chain, from wholesale to food, equipment to tech, can be recognised for operator outreach, innovation and creativity.

If you know of a business or organisation that should be recognised for its commitment to servicing the hospitality industry, we want to hear from you. And with just five questions to answer, nominating your business is easy and seamless.

Only those who are nominated go forward to be judged by The Caterer’s panel of expert hospitality operators and leaders, so don’t delay, make sure submit your entries by Wednesday 3 December.

Enter the 2026 Supplier Awards today for your chance to shine and reaffirm your position as a leading player in the hospitality supply chain.