Today (27th March) we reveal those shortlisted in the following categories: Prison Catering Award (new for 2025), Armed Forces Caterer of the Year Award, Sustainability Award and the Unsung Hero Award. The final group of finalists will be unveiled tomorrow, with the full list published on Monday 31st March.
The Awards aim to recognise individuals and teams who operate within a public sector catering environment including contract caterers. There are 18 award categories with shortlists; while a Lifetime Achievement Award is chosen by a small industry panel will also be presented on the night.
Prison Catering Award (sponsored by Winterhalter)
- Dane Bellas & HMP Kirklevington Grange Catering Team
- Jamie Dabbs - HMP Drake Hall
- Scottie Fyffe - HMP Stoke Heath
- Martin Harding and Catering Teams at HMP Grendon and Springhill
- Morag Hopkins & HMP Haverigg Catering Team
- Sheldon Sappleton - HMP Wandsworth
- Judith Thompson and HMP Wayland Catering Team
- HMP Brixton Prison Catering Team
Armed Forces Caterer of the Year Award (sponsored by Ecolog)
- Cpl Daniel Moore, Army
- Cpl Rosetta Norbert, RAF
- PO Joe Whitlock, Navy
Sustainability Award (sponsored by Panasonic)
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Food at UCL (Gather & Gather at UCL)
- Give Peas a Chance! Pilot
- NHS GGC Corporate Catering Team
- Royal Brompton Hospital
- Taste Imperial - Imperial College London
- Torfaen County Borough Council School Meals
- University of Birmingham Conferences and Events / Food Fellows
Unsung Hero Award (sponsored by Nisbets)
- Steven Balding - Midshire Signature Services Ltd
- Nick Georgiou - Care UK
- Kay Gratton - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
- Nikky Hawkes - Education Authority
- Kirsty Rafferty - Sodexo
- Mathew Shropshall - UCB College of Food
- Katie Smith - Aria Care
- Mandy Wright - Thomas Deacon Education Trust