Ireland’s premier catering awards return with two new categories, celebrating exceptional talent and foodservice excellence across the entire island of Ireland.
DUBLIN, IRELAND — Entries are officially open for the 2027 Gold Medal Catering Awards, the country’s leading awards programme dedicated to honouring the talent, hard work, and innovation driving Ireland’s vibrant catering and foodservice sector. Following a standout 2026 event at Clontarf Castle that saw over 150 entries, the awards continue to serve as a vital platform to recognise and reward the dedicated teams, chefs, site managers, and hospitality professionals who deliver world-class culinary experiences day in and day out.
Celebrating Catering Excellence Across All of Ireland
While Dublin remains a powerhouse for foodservice operations, the Gold Medal Catering Awards proudly reflect the incredible depth of culinary talent in every corner of Ireland. The 2026 awards highlighted exceptional winners and finalists representing communities across the country:
- Galway: Taking home multiple top honours, including Gold for Barista of the Year (Klaudia Wlodarczak, ISS at HPE Galway), Chef Manager of the Year (Avril Nestor, CCSL at Valeo Vision Systems), Kitchen Porter of the Year (John Ward, CCSL), and Ireland’s Event Caterer (100+ Guests) (Master Chefs at Dexcom Stadium).
- Cork: Showcasing culinary mastery with Wedding Event Caterer of the Year (Orla McAndrew Food Ltd), Catering Assistant of the Year (Clodagh Murray, The Mulligan Room at Macroom Golf Club), and Off-Site Educational Contract Caterer of the Year (Ashdale Catering Ltd).
- Kildare: Scooping Gold for Ireland’s Event Caterer (100 Guests or Less) (Lily & Wild Catering).
- Kilkenny: Celebrating Foodservice Chef of the Year (Rory Nolan, FoodSpace at Abbott Kilkenny).
- Meath: Recognised with Gold for Catering Manager of the Year (Maggie Finnegan, Nua Healthcare, Gormanston).
- Donegal, Sligo, and Limerick: Earning high-profile silver and bronze accolades across event, sustainability, and club catering categories.
Two Exciting New Categories Introduced for 2027
To reflect the continued growth and diversity of modern catering, two brand-new categories have been introduced for the upcoming awards:
- Catering Event Venue of the Year (50+ Attendees) – Recognising venues that consistently deliver outstanding culinary execution, logistics, and service for large-scale banquets, conferences, gatherings, and celebrations.
- Foodservice Brand of the Year (Food, Beverage & Ingredients) – Celebrating the outstanding producers, suppliers, and brands that provide Irish caterers with exceptional quality, consistency, and innovative ingredients.
Get Your Entries in Early: Judges on Site!
Organisers are urging catering businesses, contract teams, and venue operators to submit their entries early.
Entering as soon as possible allows judges sufficient time to schedule and conduct in-person site visits. If you have an upcoming event, banquet, or seasonal service you would love an industry judge to witness first-hand, submit your application today.
- Entry Deadline: All entries must be submitted by April 2nd, 2027.
- Gala Ceremony: The 2027 Gold Medal Catering Awards black-tie gala will take place on Friday, October 22nd, 2027 at Clontarf Castle
For category criteria, entry submissions, or partnership queries, please visit the official awards website or contact the Ashville Media Events Team at (01) 640 1777 or via email at events@ashvillemediagroup.com.
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