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Sponsors2008 Catey AwardsCaterer and Hotelkeeper would like to thank our sponsors:
Pub and Bar AwardSponsored by McCain Foodservice
The root of our business is in foodservice and our success has always been built on providing new and better solutions for the catering industry. Quality is central to what we do, and from field to fork, McCain guarantees consistently great tasting favourite foods, caterers can rely on. Because we understand our customers’ needs, our range is now segmented into three; McCain Classics, McCain Signatures and McCain Alternatives. This makes it easier for you to find the products that are right for the business All McCain chips are now made with 100% British sourced potatoes. But we aren’t simply experts in potato; we are experts in helping our customers make profit from opportunities by producing good, tasty foods. For more information contact
Public Sector Caterer AwardSponsored by apetito
As sponsor of The Public Sector Caterer Award, we recognise the challenges facing our customers and applaud the results achieved! It's a tough market and apetito has built its business by understanding the constraints, needs and aspirations of the public sector. We know that caterers have to deliver taste, quality and nutrition within budget and against consumer expectation and government guidelines. That's why we work in partnership, offering menu development, our people, our technology, our bespoke systems and equipment to help find the right solution. Everything we develop, from a nutritionally balanced meal, the apetito Chefmobil, apetito Nutridata software or our apetito foodsafe + system is planned with end users in mind. So, whether you need one piece of the jigsaw or an entire solution, look us up.
Chef AwardSponsored by Fairy Warewash Solutions
Catey Chef Award is a title which recognises excellence and achievement, built up over many years. It’s the result of hard work and intense effort in the kitchen - qualities that can also be associated with the Fairy brand of dishwashing products. Fairy Warewash Solutions are brought to you by P&G Professional – the away from home division of Procter & Gamble. As a long-term supporter of the Catey Awards we welcome this opportunity to reward the talent and professional achievements of truly great chefs.
Foodservice Caterer of the YearSponsored by First Choice Coffee
First Choice Coffee is a national business specialising in total coffee solutions. Supplying exceptional espresso equipment and quality beverage products, together with experience, training and service are key to sustaining our position as a leading foodservice supplier. With over twenty years experience we can provide sound, expert advice and solutions, tailored to your needs, for increasing profits and attracting new customers. First Choice Coffee is totally committed to the foodservice industry and we are delighted to sponsor the Foodservice Caterer of the Year award 2007.
Green AwardSponsored by JohnsonDiversey
JohnsonDiversey is a global provider of world-class cleaning and hygiene solutions and we work closely with catering, restaurant and hotel industries as a partner and specialist. We have an unequalled heritage in sustainability and were the first business-to-business company to join the AISE's international Charter for Sustainable Cleaning. Our products conform to the Guidance for Responsible Public Procurement of Cleaning Products and we work to the international ISO14001 environmental management standard.
Hotel of the Year - IndependentSponsored by Colliers Robert Barry
Originally founded by an hotelier nearly 50 years ago, Colliers Robert Barry is still the only true specialist within the hotel industry dealing exclusively with valuations, operational advice and agency sales of hotels. With a network of a dozen offices throughout the UK and an expanding team at Colliers International Hotels, we are part of the multi-million pound Colliers global property family with over 241 offices in 54 countries worldwide. However, our core business remains the UK’s private hotel market, and as such, it is entirely appropriate that we are proud and delighted to sponsor the Catey Independent Hotel of the Year Award.
Restaurateur of the Year - IndependentSponsored by Brakes
Brakes is the leading supplier of frozen, chilled and ambient foods and non-food products to caterers across the UK. Brakes strong understanding of the needs of the catering industry, combined with innovation in both its products and services, has allowed it to develop a market-leading offering. This commitment to provide a complete customer service proposition has transformed Brakes into a wholesaler that enables caterers to add real value to their businesses. Brakes customers can not only choose from the largest own-brand range of quality products available in foodservice, but also benefit from the extensive offerings and expertise available from Brakes specialist businesses: M&J Seafood (fish), Pauleys (fresh produce), Country Choice (bakery products and bake-off systems), Prime Meats (meat and poultry), Catering supplies & equipment and Wild Harvest (produce supplier to the UK's top restaurants).
Restaurateur of the Year - Group Sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies and Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment Bunzl UK, incorporating Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment and Bunzl Lockhart Catering Design, are market leaders in the supply of disposables, equipment and front & back of house design to hotels, restaurants and caterers. The three businesses form part of an extensive nationwide distribution network and provide the most comprehensive one stop shop in the marketplace. Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment offer the largest range of catering equipment to the UK caterer, whilst Bunzl Catering Supplies provides a complete range of consumables from catering disposables and hot beverages to janitorial products.
Manager of the YearSponsored by Dudson Group
Today, Dudson specialises in the manufacture of products exclusively for the ever-expanding hospitality market and has remained a privately owned family business, the oldest in the UK tableware industry, since its founding in 1800. As one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of ceramic hotel tableware, the company currently exports over 65% of its production to more than 100 countries worldwide, supplying everyone from small individual restaurants and boutique hotels to exclusive five star properties. Dudson manufactures exclusively in the United Kingdom from their two factories situated in the towns of Burslem and Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Newcomer Awardsponsored by Christie + Co
Established in 1935, Christie + Co is the leading provider of transactional, professional and advisory services to the hospitality industry. Consistently sponsoring the Cateys for the past 25 years, Christie + Co’s motivation for supporting the Newcomer award is clear. The company has helped literally thousands of newcomers to the hospitality industry realise their dream of owning a business. Not all entrepreneurs can be as successful as some of the past winners — who include Marco Pierre White in 1987 and Gordon Ramsay in 1995 — but Christie + Co wishes to support all new hospitality business owners and enjoys celebrating their success.
Best Use of Technology AwardSponsored by MICROS-Fidelio UK
MICROS provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 220,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, stadiums, pubs, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 130 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 20,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale and loss prevention products through its subsidiary Datavantage for more than 50,000 specialty retail stores worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.
Menu of the YearSponsored by Quorn
Marlow Foods, the makers of the Quorn range of products, is proud to sponsor the Menu of the Year Catey for the seventh consecutive year. The industry holds this award in very high esteem, as the development of a creative and innovative menu involves true skill, talent and passion and, ultimately, it is this that sets an establishment apart from the competition. Taking recipes and ideas and doing things differently is something the people at Quorn know plenty about and we look forward to celebrating the creativity of this year's finalists. Quorn is a unique and totally natural product derived from a meat-free mycoprotein containing no artificial additives or preservatives. It provides a versatile menu ingredient for people looking to choose lighter, healthier meals when eating out.
Special AwardSponsored by American Express Merchant Services
American Express is committed to supporting the hospitality and tourism sectors and is actively involved in supporting a number of major industry initiatives. American Express also strives to be a valuable business partner to hotels and restaurants by helping drive revenue to its merchant partners in new and innovative ways. The annual "Eat to Win" campaign in the UK provides incentives for Cardmembers who dine out during the traditionally slow summer period; "My Town" is designed to help drive Cardmember spending through partnerships with hotels, restaurants and other merchants at an extremely local level, and American Express Selects is an online marketing platform that enables merchants to market exclusive offers directly to American Express' higher-spending Cardmembers in order to help drive business.
Lifetime Achievement AwardSponsored by Heinz Foodservice
As staunch advocates of innovation and quality within the industry, Heinz Foodservice is proud to once again be sponsoring the Cateys Lifetime Achievement Award. As a global food manufacturer and home to a world famous portfolio of products including Tomato Ketchup, HP Brown Sauce and Heinz Baked Beanz, Heinz Foodservice is synonymous with quality, convenience and great taste and is firmly established as market leader in more than 50 countries, with 150 brands holding number one and number two positions.
Leisure and Tourism AwardSponsored by Barclays Commercial Bank
Barclays PLC is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services. Barclays Commercial Bank are the leading bank for offering industry specialisation and have a team of experts in over 50 industry sectors. The Barclays Hospitality & Leisure Team embodies 40 banking professionals who are steeped in the Industry and based in offices across the U K and Ireland. Our aim is simple, to be the most knowledgeable banking team in the sector, understanding the day-to-day challenges while invariably being responsive to the needs of our clients and the wider industry. Our expertise covers day to day banking and treasury solutions. We fund the industry; offering acquisition, development and roll out finance.
Best Group Marketing CampaignSponsored by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd
Coca-Cola Enterprises is proud to be supporting the CATEYS for 2008 and to be sponsoring the Best Group Marketing Campaign category. Coca-Cola Enterprises is responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of 'Coca-Cola' products in Great Britain. The company supplies around 240 million cases each year to shops, bars, pubs, hotels, leisure centres, work places and many other outlets throughout the UK . In fact, Coca-Cola Enterprises is the leading soft drinks manufacturer in the UK, supplying household favourites such as Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, diet Coke and Minute Maid everyday . Coca-Cola Enterprises is committed to working closely with all customers to offer them best practise advice and recognises the importance of well implemented marketing campaigns to make the most of the offering. Coca-Cola Enterprises would like to wish all entrants for the CATEYS Awards 2008 the best of luck! For more information please contact our call centre on 0854 72272222
Education and Training AwardSponsored by The Institute of Hospitality
The Institute of Hospitality, in all its guises, has been the professional body for managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries for over 70 years. With an extensive network of members in the UK, and in more than 100 countries worldwide, the Institute offers support to hospitality professionals throughout their careers. Our primary purpose is “to promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries”, and 2008 has seen the unveiling of our brand new suite of professional qualifications. As the only Vocationally-Related Qualifications focused on leadership and management in our industry, the Institute is leading the way in addressing the widely-reported skills gap, and promoting innovation, quality and excellent career prospects. Once again, we are delighted to be demonstrating our ongoing commitment to professional development and raising standards, through sponsorship of the Education and Training Award.
Hotel of the Year - Group
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