2025 Cateys Winners

In a milestone year for the biggest awards of their kind in the hospitality industry, the internationally renowned Cateys will recognised the strongest performers, latest emerging brands and highest flyers in the sector, as determined by the industry itself. More than 100 judges, chosen for their expertise and industry knowledge, and past success as Catey winners themselves, met for three days of intense debate to discuss the nominees and produce our shortlist. The winners, represent British hospitality at its best and were revealed at on 7 July at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. To be the first to hear about the 2026 Cateys, please register your interest here.

Best Employer Award

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Red Carnation Hotels

Best Marketing Campaign Award

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Northcote, Lancashire

Best Use of Innovative Technology Award

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Point A Hotels

Chef Award

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Mark Birchall, Moor Hall, Lancashire

Education and Training Award

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Edward Gallier, Leonardo Hotels

Foodservice Caterer Award

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Paul Jackson, Searcys

Hotel of the Year – Group

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Art'otel Battersea, London

Hotel of the Year – Independent

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Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne

International Outstanding Achievement Award

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Yannick Alléno

Lifetime Achievement Award

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Brian Turner

Manager of the Year Award

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Chris Eigelaar, the Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield

Menu of the Year Award

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Flora

Newcomer Award

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Sonnet Restaurant, Alnwick

Pub and Bar Award

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The Loch & the Tyne by Adam Handling, Windsor

Public Sector Caterer Award

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Sarah Wren, Health & Independent Living Support

Restaurateur of the Year – Group

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Thom and James Elliot, Pizza Pilgrims

Restaurateur of the Year – Independent

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Stuart Ralston, Aizle, Noto, Tipo, Lyla, Edinburgh

Special Award

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Nina Basset, Gérard Basset Foundation


Sustainable Business Award

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Sodexo

Sustainable Business Award (SME)

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FarmED, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award

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Honey Spencer, Sune, London