Nominations are now open for the Foodservice Cateys!
Weβre looking for the very best individuals and operators who are shaping the industry and working tirelessly to make sure their business delivers excellence.
Winners are nominated, selected and rewarded by their
The Caterer is extremely sad to report that legendary French-born chef and restaurateur Michel Roux has died aged 79.
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues.
Chef, restaurateur, TV presenter, cookery book author and philanthropist,
@AngelaHartnett
is one of the UKβs most adored names from the world of hospitality β and last night she took home the Special Award at the 2021
#Cateys
AD: π¨ Do you know a brilliant receptionist in the corporate sector?
The award that recognises and celebrates exceptional front of house receptionists is open for entries
Enter now:
AD: π¨ Do you know a brilliant receptionist in the corporate sector?
The award that recognises and celebrates exceptional front of house receptionists is open for entries
Enter now:
Sponsored by
@Flipdish
, the Restaurateur of the Year β Independent award goes to an operator who is a true innovator β and βan eccentric, rockβnβroll maverickβ. Itβs
@GaryUsher_
of
@elite_bistros
, congratulations!
#Cateys
This yearβs Special Award, sponsored by
@chandco
, goes to someone who has given our industry a strong voice and made our case heard above all others. Congratulations and thank you
@UKHospKate
!
#Cateys
Raymond Blanc on 35 years of Le Manoir (and the chef's 70th birthday), modernising his menu and his plans for an entire village of beehouses...
@raymond_blanc
@lemanoir
Chef
@GaryUsher_
of
@Elite_Bistros
has proven a true innovator, having harnessed the power of social media and crowdfunding to build a business arguably better than anyone else in hospitality.
#Cateys
Sponsored by
@OpenTable
, the Restaurateur of the Year β Independent award goes to an operator who is admired by industry professionals and consumers alike. Itβs
@ChefTomKerridge
, congratulations!
#Cateys
This week The Caterer is launching a campaign to rally the industry behind the removal of the curfew and engage the government in a considered approach to safety in the sector. Will you join us?
#CanTheCurfew
Picking up his second Catey of the night is Paul Ainsworth (
@PaulAinsw6rth
), who has won the prestigious Chef Award, sponsored by Brakes (
@Brakes_Food
), alongside the Independent Restaurateur Catey! Many congratulations chef!
#cateys
#cateys2019
Following this afternoon's announcement UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has said: "This is catastrophic for businesses and jobs. The government has effectively shut the hospitality industry without any support." Our full story here:
The Caterer is deeply saddened to report that former Worldβs Best Sommelier and co-founder of the Hotel de Vin chain Gerard Basset has died at the age of 61:
The Cateys 2019 shortlist has been revealed. Congratulations to all the high achievers who impressed our industry judges. See you at Grosvenor House in July
#Cateys
This yearβs Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by
@Catererdotcom
, went to
@RobinHutson
. Hereβs what he had to say about receiving the prize
#Cateys
An inspirational chef β and mentor to her brigade β takes home the prestigious Chef award, sponsored by
@Brakes_Food
πΏWell-deserved
@_LisaAllen
#Cateys
"Thereβs a huge number of women in our industry. Maybe our problem is that we donβt sing and dance about it."
Chef
@AngelaHartnett
on the minister for hospitality, equality in the kitchen and sending out 1,000 food boxes a week
We're
@DemoHospo
today, a protest calling on the government to review the restrictions on hospitality. Founder Rachel Harty says: βInstead of sitting around moaning I decided to do something about itβ
#HospoDemo
#SaveHospitality
And the winner of the Hotel Chef of the Year (fewer than 250 covers), sponsored by
@BunzlCatering
, is Lisa Goodwin-Allen (
@_LisaAllen
) executive chef
@NorthcoteUK
, Lancashire
#hotelcateys
. Want to know more about Lisa's cooking? Check out her Masterclass
This yearβs Special Award, sponsored by
@CHandCo
, goes to a chef, restaurateur, TV presenter, cookery book author and philanthropist⦠Congratulations
@AngelaHartnett
!
#Cateys
"Sometimes, after a 12-hour shift, I will still go home to bake cakes. I always try to remember that hard work pays off."
We catch up with MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Exose Grant Lopo-Ndinga
@chef_exose
"Kate has been the catalyst to power our sector as one voice. I know that everyone in the industry has been unanimous that there is no one that could have represented us better at this time."
@UKHospKate
#Cateys
The ever-young
@chefcyrustodiw1
and
@MrsTodiwala
have set up a new home for
@CafeSpiceNamast
on the Royal Docks in London, ready to roll out their brand of modern Indian cuisine along with a cookery school and deli.
This year we start with a special, one-off Ruby Catey, sponsored by
@pandocruises
, which has been created to celebrate someone who has transformed British gastronomy in a stellar career spanning more than five decades.
Itβs
@raymond_blanc
of
@lemanoir
!
#Cateys2023
Congratulations to chef Hayden Groves, who has raised more than Β£215,000 for Cure Leukaemia after completing the full Tour de France circuit for the third time
@Hayden1974
Congratulations to Michael Caines who picked up the top honour at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards last night.
Find out who else picked up trophies here >>
Ellis and Liam Barrie [
@ellisbarriebros
@liambarriebros
] will open Lerpwl in Liverpool's Albert Docks in February 2020 celebrating the history of the Mersey's trade routes and the city's links with Wales: