The Cateys 2026 sponsor spotlight: Brakes

As Britain’s leading foodservice wholesaler, Brakes has been serving chefs across the country for more than 60 years.

 

Like the fantastic nominees for the Chef Award, we share a passion for food and innovation, always working to find the next food trend or identify the products that make a difference to how kitchens operate.

The chef is always at the centre of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure our extensive range of award-winning products is designed to provide a comprehensive solution, helping them to navigate in challenging times.

Our insight-driven approach, supported by our experienced brigade of development chefs, allows us to identify the products that meet customers’ needs, creating standout menus and operational efficiency. This is delivered with a fast and flexible service, on an increasingly efficient fleet, including a range of electric vehicles, across a national network.

As part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice company, our purpose is to connect the world to share food and care for one another. With a focus on playing our part in society, we work with local and national charities, including our own Meals & More charity, distribution charities and other local organisations, to help support the communities where we operate.

Brakes is proud to support the Cateys in celebrating the very best in hospitality and foodservice, from rising stars to industry leaders, and championing the creativity, resilience and dedication of chefs, operators and hospitality teams across the country.