The greatly anticipated Caterer magazine Catey awards 2021 were held last night at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, with 7 of the 22 top accolades awarded to Institute of Hospitality members.
The Institute’s CEO Robert Richardson FIH commented: “We are delighted to see over a third of the Catey winners are IoH members. I would like to congratulate them all on behalf of the IoH for their amazing achievements. Every winner, and everyone who reached the shortlist last night, achieved something incredible, and should be justifiably proud. Special congratulations go to Alastair Storey, FIH who was a past IoH president and received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
“After such a turbulent year across the industry and the world, it’s great to see the industry coming back together to celebrate its outstanding talent and successes” confirmed Robert.
IoH members who won Cateys 2021
- Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by #FairKitchens: Alastair Storey, FIH and past president of the IoH
- Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC): Joanne Taylor-Stagg, FIH – Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London
- Hotel of the Year – Group, sponsored by phs Direct: The Berkeley, London with Knut Wylde, FIH is the General Manager
- Accessibility Award, sponsored by Nescafé (Nestlé Professional): Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester with Paul Bayliss, FIH, General Manager
- Sustainable Business Award, sponsored by 4C Associates: Whatley Manor, Wiltshire with Sue Williams, FIH, General Manager
- Pub and Bar Award, sponsored by Britvic: Joe Calvey, Tim Foster and Anthony Pender, FIH from the Yummy Pub Co
- Best Employer Award, sponsored by Nescafé (Nestlé Professional): PPHE Hotel Group – the Park Plaza is an IoH Company Sponsored Membership
The remaining Cateys 2021 winners are:
- Best Marketing Campaign Award, sponsored by Bidfood: The Rick Stein Group
- Best Use of Technology Award, sponsored by Ten Kites: 67 Pall Mall, London
- Newcomer Award, sponsored by lunch! Commercial Kitchen and Casual Dining: Barge East, London
- Menu of the Year Award, sponsored by Belazu Ingredient Co: Orasay, London
- Restaurateur of the Year – Independent, sponsored by Flipdish: Gary Usher, Elite Bistros
- Restaurateur of the Year – Group, sponsored by Entegra Europe: Philip Eeles, Tom Barton and Dorian Waite, Honest Burgers
- Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award, sponsored by Matthew Clark: Eric Zwiebel, Summer Lodge Country House, Dorset
- Health and Nutrition Award, sponsored by Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen: Eurest
- Public Sector Caterer Award, sponsored by Bidfood: Alison Shedlock, the University of Manchester
- Education and Training Award, sponsored by Indeed Flex: Murray Chapman, A Passion to Inspire
- Hotel of the Year – Independent, sponsored by Travelzoo: The Fife Arms, Aberdeenshire
- Foodservice Caterer Award, sponsored by DigiTally: Allister Richards, CH&Co
- Chef Award, sponsored by Brakes: Andrew Wong
- International Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions, Wall’s and #FairKitchens: Pierre Gagnaire and Mourad Mazouz
- Special Award, sponsored by CH&CO: Angela Hartnett
