Gold Medal Catering Awards Celebrated Ireland's Finest Catering Professionals at Clontarf Castle Gala
Ireland's catering industry came together on Friday, 3 July, to celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement at the second annual Gold Medal Catering Awards, which took place at the iconic Clontarf Castle, Dublin.
Hosted by renowned broadcaster Anna Daly, the prestigious black-tie gala welcomed hundreds of catering professionals, industry leaders, chefs, managers, and foodservice specialists from across the country for an evening dedicated to recognising the very best in Irish catering.
Following an exceptional year that saw more than 150 entries submitted across a wide range of categories, the awards highlighted the outstanding standards being achieved throughout Ireland's diverse catering sector. From healthcare and education catering to business dining, event catering, sustainability initiatives, and customer service excellence, the winners demonstrated the innovation, professionalism, and dedication that continued to drive the industry forward.
One of the evening's most anticipated accolades, Catering Company of the Year, was awarded to Compass Group Ireland, recognising the organisation's exceptional commitment to quality, innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across its portfolio of catering services.
The quality of entries this year was exceptional. The winners demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism, innovation, and dedication, highlighting the strength and diversity of Ireland's catering sector.
Trish Murphy, Head of Sales and Sponsorship, Ashville Media
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Gold Medal Catering Awards continue to establish themselves as the premier celebration of excellence within Ireland's catering industry, shining a spotlight on those delivering outstanding foodservice experiences across the country.
Award Details:
- Date of Awards: Friday, July 3rd 2026
- Time: 6pm to 11pm
- Dress Code: Black Tie
- Location: Clontarf Castle, Dublin
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Gold Medal Catering Award Winners 2026
| Catering Company Of The Year Sponsored by Hotel & Catering Review Gold - Compass Group Ireland, Co. Dublin |
| Area Manager Of The Year Gold - Patricia Heavey - BaxterStorey Ireland, Co. Dublin |
| Barista Of The Year Gold - Klaudia Wlodarczak - ISS |
| Business & Industry Contract Caterer Of The Year - 1- 250 Employees On Site Gold - Aramark Ireland - The Junction, Co. Dublin Silver - KC Peaches at Cartrawler, Co. Dublin |
| Business & Industry Contract Caterer Of The Year - Over 250 Employees On Site Sponsored by Excel Recruitment Gold - BaxterStorey Ireland - Alexion, Co. Dublin Silver - CCSL - Embecta, Co. Dublin Bronze - Aramark Ireland - State Street, Co. Dublin |
| Catering Assistant of The Year Gold - Clodagh Murray - The Mulligan Room Macroom Golf Club, Co. Cork. Silver - Lucas Manzoni - Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering, Co. Kildare |
| Catering Manager Of The Year Gold - Maggie Finnegan - Nua Mentalhealthcare, Gormanston, Co. Meath Silver - John O'Brien - Compass Group Ireland - Citibank, Co. Dublin Bronze - Paul Dunlea - Elm Park Golf & Sports Club CLG, Co. Dublin |
| Chef Manager of The Year Gold - CCSL - Avril Nestor - Valeo Vision Systems, Galway, Co. Galway Silver - Anton Roseler - Malahide Golf Club, Co. Dublin |
| Club or Society Catering of the Year Gold - Royal Irish Yacht Club, Co. Dublin Silver - Malahide Golf Club, Co. Dublin Bronze - Enniscrone Golf Club, Co. Sligo |
| Foodservice Chef Of The Year Sponsored by BWG Food Service Gold - Rory Nolan - Food Space - Abbott Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny Silver - Philip Brennan - The Q Cafe Company, Co. Dublin |
| Health & Nutrition Menu Of The Year Gold - Compass Group Ireland - Glanmore Foods, Co. Dublin Silver - The Q Cafe Company - QWellness, Co. Dublin Bronze - Sodexo - The Good Eating Company - Diageo Ireland, Co. Dublin |
| Healthcare Caterer Of The Year Sponsored by Henderson Foodservice Gold - Emeis Ireland - Beneavin House, Co. Dublin Silver - BaxterStorey Ireland - Blackrock Clinic, Co. Dublin Bronze - The National Maternity Hospital, Co. Dublin |
| Ireland's Event Caterer - 100 Guests Or Less Gold - Lily & Wild Catering, Co. Kildare Silver - Peter Campbell Catering, Co. Donegal Bronze - Sweet Cicely Ltd, Co. Dublin |
| Ireland's Event Caterer - 100 Guests Or More Sponsored by Hotel & Catering Review Gold - Master Chefs at Dexcom Stadium, Co. Galway Silver - Slattery Catering at Castlewarden Golf Club, Co. Dublin |
| Kitchen Porter Of The Year Gold - John Ward - CCSL - Valeo Vision Systems, Galway, Co. Galway |
| Marketing Manager/ Team Of The Year Gold - Sean Hyland - 3Cooks, Co. Dublin |
| Menu Provenance Of The Year Gold - Sodexo - The Good Eating Company - Diageo Ireland, Co. Dublin Silver - KC Peaches at Cartrawler, Co. Dublin Bronze - BaxterStorey Ireland - Blackrock Clinic, Co. Dublin |
| Off-Site Educational Contract Caterer Of The Year Gold - Ashdale Catering Ltd, Co. Cork |
| On-Site Educational Contract Caterer Of The Year Gold - Compass Group Ireland - RSCI, Co. Dublin Silver - BaxterStorey Ireland - St Columba’s College, Co. Dublin |
| Outstanding Customer Service Of The Year Sponsored by W.B. Yeats Water Gold - Food Space - Bristol Myers Squibb, Co. Dublin Silver - Hot School Meals (Bradbury & Connolly), Co. Galway Bronze - Aramark Ireland - AIB Molesworth Street, Co. Dublin |
| Professional Development & Training Initiatives Of The Year Gold - John Reilly - Compass Group Ireland & National Learning Network Partnership, Co. Dublin |
| Public Sector Food Of The Year Gold - ISS at Uiscé Eireann, Co. Dublin |
| Rising Star Gold - Fernando Carmeluti - Compass Group Ireland - RCSI, Co. Dublin |
| Special Recognition Gold - Breda Quigley - The Q Cafe Company, Co. Dublin |
| Sustainability Site Of The Year Gold - Aramark Ireland - SAP, Co. Dublin Silver - ISS at Vhi Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny Bronze - Master Chefs at Ellan Farm, Co. Limerick |
| Wedding Event Caterer Of The Year Gold - Orla McAndrew Food Ltd, Co. Cork |
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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