Today (March 13th) we reveal those shortlisted in the following categories: Education Award; Sustainability Award; Unsung Hero Award; Armed Services Award; and the Care Award.
The Public Sector Catering Awards are open to teams, individuals and organisations, including contract caterers operating in a public sector environment, and the winners will be announced at a gala dinner on April 13th at the Hilton London Metropole.
There are 17 award categories with shortlists; while a Lifetime Achievement Award is chosen by a small industry panel and also presented. This is a tribute to a person or organisation, and recognises dedication, service and significant achievement in catering over a long period.
Armed Forces Caterer of the Year
- PO Aaron Lee, Royal Navy
- Cpl William Salmon, RAF
- Cpl Matthew Webb, Army
Care Catering Award
- Care UK
- Country Court
- Anne Dudley, Hampshire County Council
- Signature Dining
- Thurlaston Meadows Care Home
Education Catering Award
- Blackpool Catering Services
- Dolce Schools Catering
- Jane Ford, TNS Catering
- Isle Education Catering Team
- Raheem Morgan, Chartwells
Sustainability Award
- Brakes
- King's College London Food Team
- Nottingham Catering
- Argyll & Bute Council
- University of Bristol
Unsung Hero
- Lisa Connellan, King's College London
- Caroline Lloyd, Care UK
- Mark Meacham, HC-One
- Anna Narloch-Bryan, Juniper Ventures
- College Court Team, University of Leicester
If you are interested in booking a place at the awards ceremony, visit here. Tickets include a pre-dinner drinks reception on arrival (6.45pm), a three-course dinner (7.30pm), awards ceremony and after dinner entertainment until 1am.