The Caterer’s Alcohol Brand of the Year honour will be awarded to the brand that has really stood out over the past 12 months, whether it’s for launching innovative alcoholic beverages, improving existing products or assisting hospitality operators in choosing the most appropriate alcohol for their venues.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

From snacks to seasoning, no hospitality site could run without shelves full of top-notch ambient food products. The Ambient Food Brand of the Year will recognise a brand in this sector which has really gone above and beyond to tailor its latest launches to operators’ requirements, while demonstrating innovation in new product development, outstanding performance and support of hospitality operators in the past year.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

The Caterer will present an excelling beverage equipment brand with this accolade, which covers appliances from coffeemakers to juicers. The winner will have displayed leadership and inspiration in drinks appliance product development with demonstrable innovation in new product development, environmental performance, creative marketing and support of hospitality operators in the past year.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

This award honours a technology provider which has created a digital solution that transforms how guests book reservations, place orders and make payments using seamless, user-friendly technology that drives convenience, efficiency, satisfaction, and, ultimately, revenue for operators.

From intuitive reservation systems and online ordering platforms, to slick QR codes and seamless POS solutions, the winning supplier will have shown improvements to operational speed, accuracy and guest engagement, while enhancing the overall experience for both businesses and their customers.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

The Community Campaign of the Year award will recognise a supplier who has made an extraordinary effort to help their neighbourhood and engage their community, whether through a single project or series of initiatives.

To nominate your chosen campaign or supplier, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

The Drinks Wholesaler of the Year award recognises a wholesaler that has brought operators the best beverage selection, service and quality over the last 12 months. Judges will be looking for a company which has outshone the competition in the last 12 months, providing quality produce and a full supply service to operators.

To nominate your chosen wholesaler, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

First-rate catering equipment supply requires a wholesaler which really understands hospitality operators’ requirements and can guide them to the most suitable purchases for their venue. Judges will be looking for a company which has outshone the competition in the last 12 months, providing quality equipment and a full supply service to operators.

To nominate your chosen wholesaler, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

Resellers who offer a wide range of food options to hospitality customers will be eligible for The Caterer’s Food Wholesaler of the Year Award. Judges will be looking for a company which has outshone the competition in the last 12 months, providing quality produce and a full supply service to operators.

To nominate your chosen wholesaler, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

The Fresh Food Brand of the Year award will recognise an outstanding fresh food brand in this category, whether it has excelled in providing fruit, vegetable, meat, fish or dairy products. The winner will demonstrate a keen commitment to quality, ethical enterprise and hospitality operator outreach, as well as providing evidence of marketing and commercial innovation.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

The Frozen Food Brand of the Year will recognise a brand that has demonstrated innovation in new frozen product development, outstanding performance and support of hospitality operators in the past year.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

Professional kitchens couldn’t run without heavy appliances, encompassing categories such as prime cooking equipment, hot holding, refrigeration and warewashing. The Heavy Equipment Brand of the Year will recognise the brand that best demonstrates innovation in new product development, environmental performance, creative marketing and support of hospitality operators in the past year.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

The Hot Beverage Brand of the Year will have demonstrated an acute knowledge of customer preferences to guide hospitality operators in creating an appealing and contemporary hot drink menu. The award recognises outstanding performance by a brand to support hospitality operators and develop the category.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

This award honours a supplier that has revolutionised the guest experience within the hospitality industry. From robot concierges and in-room content platforms, to digital door-keys and menus, chatbots or computer vision plate scanning technology – there’s a wealth of technology which can improve the all-important guest experience.

Judges will be looking for innovative technology solutions which anticipate guest needs and elevates their experience through delivering convenience, memorable moments or personalisation via a seamless digital interaction.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

Hospitality venues rely on light equipment from tableware to food preparation accessories, so The Caterer will honour an extraordinary brand in this field which is breaking new ground with its products. Entrants will be judged on their ability to meet customer needs, while demonstrating innovation in new product development, outstanding performance, creative marketing and support of hospitality operators in the past year.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

With the increasing popularity of low and no alcohol wines, beers and spirits, this category recognises a pioneer in this arena. We are looking for a brand that has demonstrated growth in the hospitality market and innovated in the low and no category.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

This award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry. They may be from any sector of the supply chain.

To nominate your chosen supplier, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

As the hospitality industry continues to struggle with recruiting and retaining its workforce, this award recognises a supplier that has made a significant impact thanks to its cutting-edge innovative people and HR technology.

It celebrates the company that has demonstrated a clear commitment to enhancing the workforce management of its clients, as well as improving employee experience, and driving operational efficiency.

Judges will look for suppliers that have delivered measurable results for operators, such as increased employee retention, streamlined recruitment processes, or improved talent development, all tailored to the unique challenges of the hospitality sector.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

Not all hospitality wholesalers are national, and those who choose to specialise in a particular region are more than worthy of recognition, as they can provide expert local knowledge to hospitality operators. Therefore, this accolade will reward one wholesaler which has made a superlative virtue of its locality.

Judges will be looking for a company that has outshone the competition in its region in the last 12 months and excelled in servicing its area while delivering outstanding results.

To nominate your chosen wholesaler, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

This award celebrates a technology provider that has delivered outstanding revenue and property management solutions which empower hospitality businesses to optimise revenue strategies, streamline property management operations, and enhance financial performance.

Judges will look for suppliers that provide innovative tools for dynamic pricing, occupancy optimisation, or real-time reporting, as well as seamless property management integration. The winning supplier will have developed a solution that provides operators with the tools to drive profitability, reduce operational complexity, and improve overall decision-making, positioning them for long-term success in a competitive market.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

This accolade will recognise the companies that react to market trends to produce exceptional products in the food, drink, equipment or technology spheres.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses

The Soft Drinks Brand of the Year will recognise a name who has led the pack over the last 12 months. The winning brand will be one which has driven trends and is an exemplar of cutting-edge beverage development. We are looking for innovative marketing initiatives, commercial approaches and customer support.

To nominate your chosen brand, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

Some hospitality wholesalers are experts in a particular field, so this award will go to a company which has demonstrated industry leadership in their niche specialism, such as a particular food, drink, equipment or technology category. Judges will be looking for a company that has outshone the competition in the last 12 months and excelled in servicing its specialist sector while delivering outstanding results.

To nominate your chosen wholesaler, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.

This category will recognise a sector supplier or cooperative that’s living and breathing an environmental ethos. Judges will be looking for evidence of successful sustainability initiatives that have made a measurable impact on environmental performance.

To nominate your chosen initiative or supplier, please answer the following questions and provide evidence to reinforce your responses.