The Public Sector Catering Awards, which provide a platform to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of those working across the industry, will return to the Hilton London Metropole on Thursday 24th April 2025.
There are 17 award categories open for nomination as well as the Armed Forces Caterer of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award that will be presented on the night.
Jones said: “Our public sector caterers have, over the past year, been providing excellent services that have been needed now more than ever, with the cost-of-living crisis and the pressures of food cost inflation really shining a light on the importance of the work we do.
“The Public Sector Catering Awards give us all a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate that hard work, and to recognise the continued improvements, innovation and collaboration that takes place every day, across our sector.
“The awards ceremony itself is a real highlight of the calendar - you do not want to miss it. You can nominate yourself, your team, or another business or organisation that you think deserves that special recognition, and with 17 award categories, there's somewhere to recognise everyone.
“The awards are free to enter, and the application process is straight forward - so take some time over the next few weeks to get your entries in, and together we can celebrate and recognise just how valuable our teams are.”
The Public Sector Catering Award categories include:
- Armed Forces Caterer of the Year Award (not open for nominations)
- Care Catering Award
- Catering College Award
- Catering Manager of the Year Award
- Chef of the Year Award
- Contract Caterer of the Year Award
- Education Catering Award
- Health and Nutrition Award
- Hospital Catering Award
- Innovation Award
- Marketing Award
- Prison Catering Award (New for 2025)
- Special Contribution Award
- Sustainability Award
- Team of the Year Award
- Training and Apprenticeship Award
- University Catering Award
- Unsung Hero
- Lifetime Achievement Award (not open for nominations)
Please ensure you have read the entry criteria thoroughly and answered the questions related to the award you’d like to enter, within the 500-1,000 word limit.
It is this document that will convince the judges of their worthiness to win the award. You can also include supporting material such as testimonials, menus, CVs, photos etc. Nominate here.