Last chance to nominate for The Caterer’s 2026 Supplier Awards
The Supplier Awards return for 2026, recognising the brightest and best talent across the industry’s food, drink, equipment and technology providers
Do you want to be in with a chance of winning a coveted Supplier Award?
Then don’t delay in submitting your nomination for The Caterer’s 2026 Supplier Awards. There are just over 48 hours left to nominate the people and businesses that recognise those who are setting new standards in supporting operators with innovative products, outstanding service and commercial creativity.
Last chance to enter The Caterer’s Supplier Awards.
Just for entering, you’ll get your brand in front of an expert panel of judges, comprising accomplished representatives from hospitality operators and consultancies.
Following a highly successful first year, the awards will honour another collection of high achievers at a celebratory three-course lunch at One Moorgate Place, London on 16 April 2026.
Earlier this year, The Caterer celebrated the inaugural cohort of exceptional talent, including the likes of Freemans Event Partners which won Specialist Wholesaler of the Year, Lolly which took home Innovative Guest Experience of the Year, and Maldon Salt which won Food Brand of the Year.
Winning one of the 23 Supplier Awards is a milestone achievement for individuals and businesses but to be in with a chance to win, you must submit entries by 5pm on Wednesday 3 December.
“A benchmark of excellence in hospitality”
Entering The Caterer’s Supplier Awards is “one of the strongest benchmarks of excellence in hospitality”, according to a leading cooking equipment manufacturer.
Phil Sanderson, sales director at commercial catering equipment company Valentine & Cuisinequip, added that winning Light Equipment Brand of the Year at The Caterer’s inaugural 2025 Supplier Awards, “strengthened our credibility” and “provided real weight in conversations with both new and existing customers”.
He added: “It’s also been great for strengthening relationships with our distributors and partners, who see the award as validation of the reliability and innovation they can expect from us.”
Similarly, a number of last year’s winners also spoke about the benefit of winning a Supplier Award, from boosting team morale to strengthening customer trust.
Need nomination inspiration?
If you are struggling to put your nominee’s various achievements into words, then read our handy guide of top tips to make sure your entry stands out.
Winning is significant because recipients are nominated, selected and rewarded by their peers. So, if you know of an individual, business or organisation worthy of this prestigious award, we want to hear from you.
Enter The Caterer’s Supplier Awards now. Entries close at 5pm on 3 December.
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