We are thrilled to announce that the finalists for the inaugural Gold Medal Catering Awards have been announced!
Building upon the esteemed 34-year legacy of the Gold Medal Hotel Awards, Ireland’s most trusted celebration of excellence in the Hotel & Catering sectors, we proudly introduce the Irish Gold Medal Catering Awards, a dedicated platform to honour innovation, leadership, and outstanding achievement in Ireland’s catering industry.
“We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the inaugural year of the Gold Medal Catering Awards. The response from the industry has been phenomenal, and now, with the announcement of our exceptional list of finalists, the excitement has truly begun. It’s a privilege to shine a spotlight on the outstanding talent and innovation within Ireland’s catering sector, and we can’t wait to celebrate their achievements at the awards ceremony.”— Trish Murphy, Head of Sales and Sponsorship, Ashville Media
This year, we proudly launched Ireland’s newest and most prestigious recognition for catering brilliance and with over 150 entries for the inaugural year, this sector is wanting for recognition.
From innovative business dining to healthcare hospitality and unforgettable event catering, we’re here to celebrate the visionaries raising standards across the industry. As we honour the best in taste, creativity, and service, the Gold Medal Catering Awards will become the benchmark for excellence, and it all starts now.
From innovative business dining to healthcare hospitality and unforgettable event catering, we’re here to celebrate the visionaries raising standards across the industry. As we honour the best in taste, creativity, and service, the Gold Medal Catering Awards will become the benchmark for excellence, and it all starts now.
Winners will be announced at the Black Tie Gala, Awards Ceremony taking place in the Clontarf Castle, Dublin, on Thursday June 26th 2025.
Our Inaugural Award Details:
- Date of Awards: Thursday, June 26th 2025
- Time: 7pm to 11pm
- Dress Code: Black Tie
- Location: Clontarf Castle, Dublin
For any media or interview queries, please contact Jill Thornton, Head of Events, Ashville Media on 01-6401777 or events@ashvillemediagroup.com
Our Categories:
| Barista Of The Year Berman & Wallace - Aaron Smyth Malahide Golf Club - Michael Babic Sodexo Ireland - Gabor Master |
| Business & Industry Contract Caterer Of The Year - 1- 250 Employees On Site CCSL - IMI Compass Group Ireland at AerCap, Dublin Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering Ltd. Haynes and Colhoun Sodexo Ireland at AerCap, Shannon The Q Cafe Company at Abbott |
| Business & Industry Contract Caterer Of The Year - Over 250 Employees On Site Sponsored by Excel Recruitment Apleona Ireland, Bristol Meyers Squibb BaxterStorey Ireland, Mastercard Compass Group Ireland at Google Sodexo Ireland at Central Bank of Ireland The Q Cafe Company at Waters Technologies |
| Catering Company Of The Year Winner will be announced on the night |
| Club Or Society Franchised Catering Of The Year Haynes and Colhoun Muskerry Golf Club Truffle Honey |
| Club Or Society In-House Catering Of The Year Headfort Golf Club Malahide Golf Club Man Street Kitchen Seventh Catering, Cill Dara Golf Club Seventh Catering, Newbridge Golf Club |
| Education Contract Caterer Of The Year Compass Group Ireland at Glanmore Foods Food For School, Ballyhaunis Community School Martina's Homemade Foods Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU Pat Long Catering Sodexo Ireland at Clongowes Wood College Steak Out Catering Ltd. The Lunch Bag |
| Health & Nutrition Menu Of The Year Apleona Ireland - Abbott Kilkenny Aramark - Peamount Healthcare Aramark - University Hospital Galway BaxterStorey Ireland, Climate Conscious team Bon Secours Galway Catering Team ISS Catering X HPE Galway Martina's Homemade Foods Meltdown Massive LTD Sodexo Ireland at ESB Steak Out Catering Ltd. The Lunch Bag The Q Cafe Company at QWellness |
| Healthcare Caterer Of The Year Aramark - Peamount Healthcare Aramark - University Hospital Galway Bon Secours Galway Catering Team National Maternity Hospital The Q Cafe Company at Sports Surgery Clinic The Q Cafe Company at St. Patrick's Mental Health Services |
| Ireland's Event Caterer - 100 Guests Or More 3Cooks Apleona Ireland - Bristol Meyers Squibb Aramark - Sports & Events BaxterStorey Ireland, Wild Light at Dublin Zoo Berman & Wallace Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU Orla McAndrew Food Truffle Honey |
| Ireland's Event Caterer - 100 Guests Or Less 3Cooks Berman & Wallace Críoch Catering Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering Ltd. Man Street Kitchen Orla McAndrew Food Truffle Honey |
| Menu Provenance Of The Year 3Cooks Críoch Catering Haynes and Colhoun ISS Catering X HPE Galway Man Street Kitchen Muskerry Golf club |
| Outstanding Customer Service Of The Year 3Cooks Aramark - Peamount Healthcare Aramark - Sports & Events Bon Secours Galway Catering Team Haynes and Colhoun Man Street Kitchen Martina's Homemade Foods Masala Restaurants Ltd Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU Muskerry Golf Club Steak Out Catering Ltd. The Q Cafe Company at Blackrock and Wicklow Hospice |
| Public Sector Food Of The Year Aramark - Peamount Healthcare Críoch Catering The Q Cafe Company at Teagasc |
| Sustainability Site Of The Year Apleona Ireland - Abbott Vascular Clonmel Bon Secours Galway Catering Team Compass Group Ireland Críoch Catering ISS Catering X HPE Galway KC Peaches Martina's Homemade Foods Orla McAndrew Food Sodexo Ireland at Microsoft Steak Out Catering Ltd. The Q Cafe Company at Environmental Protection Agency |
| Catering Manager Of The Year Apleona Ireland, Abbott Vascular Clonmel, Bobby Carrigan Bon Secours - Galway Catering Team - Natasha Galavan CCSL - Creganna - Donnacha O'Mahony CCSL - IMI - Johnnie Finn Compass Group Ireland - Kathleen O'Connor Muskerry Golf Club - Padraig Deburca Pat Long Catering - Pat Long Sodexo Ireland - Mary Morrisson Steak Out Catering Ltd - Stephen Donohoe |
| Chef Manager of The Year CCSL - Dublin Bus - Craig Thunder CCSL - Valeo Vision Systems - Avril Nestor Compass Group Ireland - Maciej Hildebrand Compass Group Ireland - Paul Garreffa Malahide Golf Club - Anton Rosler Meltdown Massive LTD - Luiza Fernandes The Q Cafe Company - Thorsten Schultz |
| Foodservice Chef Of The Year Apleona Ireland - Abbott Kilkenny - Rory Nolan BaxterStorey Ireland - Lee Boatman Compass Group Ireland - Shane Heffernan Compass Group Ireland - Simon Collins Malahide Golf Club - Anton Rosler Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU - Gary Cruise Meltdown Massive LTD - Luiza Fernandes Seventh Catering, Killeen Golf Club - Manuel Millot Sodexo Ireland - Philip Leech |
| Rising Star Winner to be announced on the night |
| Special Recognition Winner will be announced on the night |
For more information on the Gold Medal Catering Awards please visit our website or contact the Events Team on (01) 640-1777 or email events@ashvillemediagroup.com.
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