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 11th 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
 
CSR Award
- Aramark
 - Genuine Dining
 - Green & Fortune
 - Houston & Hawkes
 
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
- 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
- Amplify Guest Services
 - BaxterStorey
 - BM
 - CH&Co
 - Rapport
 
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.