A Wonderful Celebration
The Gold Medal Catering Awards are delighted to celebrate the 2026 winners.
The winners were announced on Friday, 3rd July at the prestigious Clontarf Castle.
The Gold Medal Catering Awards proudly recognise the exceptional talent, dedication, and professionalism that continue to shape Ireland’s catering sector. Through your commitment to outstanding food, innovative practices, and exceptional customer experiences, you have made a significant impact across the industry.
From workplace dining and healthcare services to large-scale events and hospitality, your achievements reflect the highest standards of excellence and inspire others throughout the profession.
Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment and on being recognised among the very best in Irish catering.
The Gold Medal Catering Awards Team
A Great Night
On Site Categories
Sponsored By
Winner
Compass Group Ireland
Winner
Klaudia Wlodarczak – ISS at HPE Galway
Winner
Aramark Ireland – The Junction
Silver
KC Peaches at Cartrawler
Sponsored By
Winner
BaxterStorey Ireland – Alexion
Silver
CCSL – Embecta
Bronze
Aramark Ireland – State Street
Winner
Clodagh Murray – The Mulligan Room Macroom Golf Club
Silver
Lucas Manzoni – Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering
Winner
Royal Irish Yacht Club
Silver
Malahide Golf Club
Bronze
Enniscrone Golf Club
Winner
Compass Group Ireland – RSCI
Silver
BaxterStorey Ireland – St Columba’s College
Winner
Ashdale Catering Ltd
Winner
Compass Group Ireland – Glanmore Foods
Silver
The Q Cafe Company – QWellness
Bronze
Sodexo – The Good Eating Company – Diageo Ireland
Sponsored by
Winner
Emeis Ireland – Beneavin House
Silver
BaxterStorey Ireland – Blackrock Clinic
Bronze
The National Maternity Hospital
Sponsored By
Gold
Master Chefs at Dexcom Stadium
Silver
Slattery Catering at Castlewarden Golf Club
Gold
Lily & Wild Catering
Silver
Peter Campbell Catering
Bronze
Sweet Cicely Ltd
Winner
John Ward – CCSL – Valeo Vision Systems, Galway
Winner
Sodexo – The Good Eating Company – Diageo Ireland
Silver
KC Peaches at Cartrawler
Bronze
BaxterStorey Ireland – Blackrock Clinic
Sponsored By
Winner
FoodSpace – Bristol Myers Squibb
Silver
Hot School Meals (Bradbury & Connolly)
Bronze
Aramark Ireland – AIB Molesworth Street
Winner
ISS at Uiscé Eireann
Winner
Aramark Ireland – SAP
Silver
ISS at Vhi Kilkenny
Bronze
Master Chefs at Ellan Farm
Interview Categories
Winner
Patricia Heavey – BaxterStorey Ireland
Winner
Maggie Finnegan – Nua Healthcare Services Gormanston
Silver
John O’Brien – Compass Group Ireland – Citibank
Bronze
Paul Dunlea – Elm Park Golf & Sports Club CLG
Winner
Avril Nestor – CCSL – Valeo Vision Systems, Galway
Silver
Anton Roseler – Malahide Golf Club
Sponsored By
Winner
Rory Nolan – FoodSpace – Abbott Kilkenny
Silver
Philip Brennan – The Q Cafe Company
Sponsored By
Winner
Fernando Carmeluti – Compass Group Ireland – RCSI
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