More than 200 people from the food to go industry were at the London Art House to cheer on the winners.
Maria Bracken of Lunch Business magazine said: “This is the second year of the awards and it is fantastic to see them grow and succeed.
“The event has really excelled this year in terms of the standard of entries, our high profile judges and our guests. All of our winners should be very proud of their achievements.
“A special thank you must go to all of our sponsors who have supported the event, the nominees, our judges and of course everyone who attended the event last night. We look forward to making next year’s event even bigger and better.”
The evening kicked off with a buzzing drinks and canapé reception followed by the presentation of awards. These cover everything from marketing, best independent outlet through to innovation and best lunchtime menu.
Each category was judged by Martyn Herriott, chairman of the Beverage Standards Association, Jonathan Doughty, managing director of Coverpoint Consultancy, Chris Brazier, group event manager at lunch! show, Peter Backman, managing director of Horizons, Sophie Elwes, account manager at the Sustainable Restaurant Association and Gary McGann, sales & marketing director from Beyond the Bean.
The 2013 Lunch Business Grab & Go Awards Winners
Best Coffee Experience
Café Boscanova
Sponsored by Peros
Best Independent Outlet
Cook & Garcia
Sponsored by PK Food Concepts
Best Lunchtime Menu
Kimchee To Go
Sponsored by Mission Foods
Best Tea Experience
Eteaket Tea
Sponsored by Taylors of Harrogate
Contract Catering Grab & Go Concept
Lexington Catering
Sponsored by Tri-Star Packaging
Corporate Social Responsibility
Lexington Catering
Sponsored by Williams Refrigeration
Group Area Manager of the Year
Chloe Smith, Lexington Catering
Sponsored by Dawson MMP
Group Operator of the Year
Marks & Spencer
Sponsored by John Mower & Co Ltd
Group Outlet Manager of the Year
Rhondda Bampfylde, Lexington Catering
Sponsored by Urban Bite
Independent Manager of the Year
Jo Kaye, Bites Coffee House
Sponsored by Premier Foods
Innovation Award
Paper & Cup
Sponsored by Dr. Oetker
Marketing Award
Vacherin
Sponsored by Jellyfish/Pebble
Special Award
Caffé Nero
Sponsored by Lantmännen Unibake