Here’s the best of The Caterer’s awards and events yet to come for 2026

After an inspiring start to the year, The Caterer is gearing up for a six-month programme of events celebrating the people, businesses and ideas shaping hospitality.

From the Supplier Awards to the 40th anniversary of the iconic Acorn Awards, three Inspiring Women Lunches, the Best Places to Work in Hospitality and a sold-out People Summit, the year has already showcased the very best of the sector.

The momentum continues throughout the second half of the year, with a calendar of awards, conferences, summits and networking events designed to champion excellence, spark new ideas and bring the industry together.

Whether you’re celebrating this year’s achievements, gaining practical insights from leading operators or expanding your professional network, The Caterer’s events offer the opportunity to stay informed, connected and ahead of the curve.

Buy tickets to the events below or register your interest to hear further details. We look forward to welcoming you.

The Caterer’s awards

The Cateys ceremonies

Widely acknowledged as the ‘Oscars’ of the hospitality industry, the Cateys, Foodservice Cateys and Hotel Cateys return to honour and celebrate exceptional talent and pioneering businesses in all sectors of the industry. So mark your calendar and dust off your best attire for the most glittering nights of the year.

7 July – the Cateys, JMW Marriott Grosvenor House London – there is still time to buy your tickets

9 October – Foodservice Cateys, the Royal Lancaster London – buy your tickets

23 November – Hotel Cateys, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge – nominations are open and buy your  tickets.

Hotelier of the Year

The esteemed Hotelier of the Year award recognises an individual who has displayed exceptional professionalism, passion and commitment to their role. The award is judged by a panel of previous winners, and the trophy presentation brings together an elite group of hoteliers for a very special lunch and awards ceremony.

This year’s Hotelier of the Year, Franck Arnold, will host the 2026 award presentation at the Savoy in London. 

November – Hotelier of the Year, the Savoy – to nominate yourself or somebody else for Hotelier of the Year, visit the Hotel Cateys website