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Meiko’s Paul Anderson heads The Caterer Supplier Awards 2026 winners
Twenty accolades were handed out across hospitality food, drink, equipment and technology suppliers
The Caterer’s Supplier Awards revealed its 2026 winners during a gala ceremony this afternoon (16 April) at One Moorgate Place, London.
More than 150 guests from across UK hospitality’s food, drink, equipment and technology supply chain enjoyed a three-course lunch and entertainment during the event courtesy of host, stand-up comedian Jack Skipper.
The awards celebrate the most innovative businesses in the hospitality supply chain, rewarding those who are setting new standards in supporting hospitality operators with innovative products, outstanding service and commercial creativity.
The shortlist and winners were judged by an expert panel of hospitality operators, including Adam Bateman, executive chef, Pan Pacific London; Paul Fletcher, head of food innovation, Red Engine; and Henry Francis, senior kitchen design and developments manager UK and Ireland, Deliveroo.
Winners across 20 categories were headed up by Paul Anderson, Meiko UK’s managing director, as Outstanding Supplier Personality of the Year. Industry colleagues described him as “consistently going beyond the role of a supplier”, “acting as a genuine partner to the businesses he works with” and how he gives his time freely to support many panels, boards and working groups for the good of the sector.
Product and suppliers reporter at The Caterer, Clare Nicholls, who handed over the trophies, said: “This year we had even more entries, categories, finalists and guests for The Caterer’s Supplier Awards, an impressive feat given the initial high standards we set last year.
“All of our winners and finalists should be proud of their achievements in helping UK hospitality operators improve their quality and efficiency in a challenging market and they have been rightly rewarded.
“It’ll be a tough act to follow for our 2027 awards, but I know that hospitality suppliers will continue to work incredibly hard and we’ll aim to match their efforts to ensure they are once again fittingly recognised. Look out for our launch announcement this September!”
The Caterer Supplier Awards 2026 winners
The full list of winners for The Caterer’s Supplier Awards 2026 are:
Booking, Ordering & Payment Solution of the Year
Cleaning, Hygiene and Laundry Brand of the Year
Community Campaign of the Year
Cooking Equipment Brand of the Year
Drinks Brand of the Year
Equipment Wholesaler of the Year
Food and Drink Wholesaler of the Year
Food Brand of the Year
Hot Beverage Brand of the Year
Innovative Guest Experience of the Year
In-room Brand of the Year
Light Equipment Brand of the Year
Outstanding Supplier Personality of the Year Award
Paul Anderson, managing director, Meiko UK
People Solution of the Year
Refrigerator Brand of the Year
Revenue & Property Management Solution of the Year
SME Brand of the Year
Specialist Wholesaler of the Year
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Warewasher Brand of the Year
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