The Caterer Supplier Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the 19 categories in The Caterer’s Supplier Awards 2026 has been revealed.

 

A total of 55 companies across food, drink, equipment and technology brands will be vying for an award, which celebrates those setting new standards with innovative products, outstanding service and commercial creativity.

 

The winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Thursday 16 April at One Moorgate Place, London, where guests will be treated to a three-course lunch, a drinks reception and entertainment. Afterwards, they will be able to network with key decision-makers from shortlisted companies as well as hospitality operators and consultants from the judging panels.

 

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The judges for the awards include:

• Adam Bateman, executive chef, Pan Pacific London
• Paul Fletcher, head of food innovation, Red Engine
• Henry Francis , senior kitchen design and developments manager UK and Ireland, Deliveroo
• Tim Radcliffe, net zero food programme manager, NHS England
• Harry Ridley, head of technology, Levy (Compass)
• Oliver Rosevear, director of sustainability, Fuller, Smith & Turner
• Laura Sharpe, director of operations, Firmdale Hotels
• Margriet Vandezande-Crump, co-owner/sommelier, the Greyhound at Beaconsfield

Bateman said: “These awards recognise brands that are genuinely supporting hospitality operators and pushing the industry forward; not just talking about innovation but actually delivering it.”

 

The Caterer’s products and suppliers reporter Clare Nicholls added: “Somehow, the standard of entries for our Supplier Awards were even higher this year, which is quite a feat.

 

“It’s so important to reward food, drink, equipment and technology brands that are really helping to solve hospitality operators’ issues, especially when there are so many challenges in today’s market. I cannot wait to celebrate with the sector at our distinguished awards ceremony on 16 April.”

 

There is no shortlist for the Outstanding Supplier Personality Award, which will be announced at the awards ceremony.

 

The finalists

Booking, Ordering & Payment Solution of the Year

• Favouritetable
• Iris
• Journey

Cleaning, Hygiene and Laundry Brand of the Year

• Biological Preparations          
• BioVate Hygienics
• Thamesmead

Community Campaign of the Year

• Foster
• Hobart
• Umbrella Training
• United

Cooking Equipment Brand of the Year

• Convotherm
• Exclusive Ranges
• Falcon Foodservice Equipment
• Synergy Grill Technology

Drinks Brand of the Year

• Lockdown Liquor & Co
• Love Struck
• Re:Water

Equipment Wholesaler of the Year

• TAG Catering Equipment
• United
• Whitco

Food and Drink Wholesaler of the Year

• Booker
• Brakes
• Creed
• JJ Foodservice

Food Brand of the Year

• Ceres  
• Donald Russell
• Maldon Salt
• Rushton’s

Hot Beverage Brand of the Year

• IBC Simply
• Paddy & Scott’s

Innovative Guest Experience of the Year

• Inntelo AI
• Lolly
• Stampede

In-room Brand of the Year

• Lockdown Liquor & Co
• Sensory Retreats

Light Equipment Brand of the Year

• Buffalo
• Jestic Foodservice Solutions
• Metcalfe
• Unox

People Solution of the Year

• BioVate Hygienics
• Candid Hospitality
• Hire Intelligence

Refrigerator Brand of the Year

• Foster
• Hoshizaki
• Liebherr
• Precision Refrigeration
• Williams Refrigeration

Revenue & Property Management Solution of the Year

• Apaleo
• eviivo
• RMS

SME Brand of the Year

• Arolite
• Oranka Juice Solutions
• Planglow

Specialist Wholesaler of the Year

• Hallgarten & Novum Wines
• Mevalco
• Oranka Juice Solutions
• Planglow

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

• BioVate Hygienics
• United

Warewasher Brand of the Year

• Classeq
• Hobart
• Meiko
• Smeg

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