Congratulations to all the Finalists!
We are proud to reveal the outstanding finalists for the second annual Gold Medal Catering Awards, representing the pinnacle of talent, innovation, and dedication within Ireland’s catering industry.
From event caterers and contract teams to healthcare kitchens and baristas, each finalist has impressed our judges by raising the bar for culinary excellence, sustainability, and exceptional customer experience.
The Gala Awards Ceremony
Winners will be announced at our celebratory Gala Awards Ceremony, bringing the industry together for a night of recognition and networking.
Date: Friday, 3rd July 2026
Venue: Clontarf Castle, Dublin
Congratulations to all our incredible 2026 finalists—we look forward to celebrating with you!
We are proud to reveal the outstanding individuals and teams who have been shortlisted as finalists in the inaugural Gold Medal Catering Awards. These finalists represent the very best of Ireland’s catering industry, showcasing exceptional talent, innovation, and dedication across a wide range of categories.
On Site Categories
Sponsored By
Winner will be announced on the night
Compass Group Ireland – KKR – Alex Carlier
ISS at HPE Galway – Klaudia Wlodarczak
KC Peaches – Gabriel Tudorin
Malahide Golf Club – Jack Moran
Aramark Ireland – The Junction
CCSL – Sage, Westpark Business Park
Compass Group Ireland – KKR
Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering
KC Peaches at Cartrawler
The Q Cafe Company @ Abbott Ireland
Sponsored By
Aramark Ireland – State Street
BaxterStorey Ireland – Alexion
CCSL – Embecta
Compass Group Ireland – BNY
Food Space – Bristol Meyers Squibb
ISS at Amgen
Sodexo – The Good Eating Company – Diageo Ireland
The Q Cafe Company @ Teagasc Moorepark
Compass Group Ireland – Deloitte – Abosede Soyoye
Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering – Lucas Manzoni
ISS at Amgen – Una Ryan
The Mulligan Room Macroom Golf Club – Clodagh Murray
Elm Park Golf & Sports Club CLG
Enniscrone Golf Club
Malahide Golf Club
Royal Irish Yacht Club
Salttery Catering at Castlewarden Golf Club
The Mulligan Room Macroom Golf Club
The Willow Tree Restaurant & Catering Ltd.
BaxterStorey Ireland – St Columba’s College
CCSL – IMI
Compass Group Ireland – RSCI
Master Chefs at Maynooth University
PPA Treat Cafe ltd
Ashdale Catering Ltd
Compass Group Ireland – Glanmore Foods
Hot School Meals (Bradbury & Connolly)
KC Peaches at CPU
Ashdale Catering Ltd
BaxterStorey Ireland – Mastercard
Compass Group Ireland – Glanmore Foods
Emeis Ireland – Beneavin House
Food Food Space – Abbott Kilkenny
Hot School Meals (Bradbury & Connolly)
KC Peaches at Cartrawler
Nua Healthcare Services Gormanston
Sodexo – The Good Eating Company – Diageo Ireland
The National Maternity Hospital
The Q Cafe Company – QWellness
Sponsored by
BaxterStorey Ireland – Blackrock Clinic
Emeis Ireland – Beneavin House
Nua Healthcare Services Gormanston
The National Maternity Hospital
The Q Cafe Company @ Leopardstown Care Centre
The Q Cafe Company @ St Patricks Mental Health Services
The Q Cafe Company @ UPMC SSC
Sponsored By
3Cooks
Food Space – Bristol Meyers Squibb
Lily & Wild Catering
Master Chefs at Dexcom Stadium
Orla McAndrew Food Ltd
Salttery Catering at Castlewarden Golf Club
3Cooks
Críoch Catering
Emerald Bites
Lily & Wild Catering
Peter Campbell Catering
Salttery Catering at Castlewarden Golf Club
Sweet Cicely Ltd
CCSL – Valeo Vision Systems, Galway – John Ward
Compass Group Ireland – Jim Musyoki
Sweet Cicely Ltd – Simon Fallon
3Cooks
BaxterStorey Ireland – Blackrock Clinic
Críoch Catering
KC Peaches at Cartrawler
Orla McAndrew Food Ltd
Peter Campbell Catering
Sodexo – The Good Eating Company – Diageo Ireland
Sponsored By
3Cooks
Aramark Ireland – AIB Molesworth Street
Compass Group Ireland – Flutter Entertainment
Food Space – Bristol Meyers Squibb
Hot School Meals (Bradbury & Connolly)
KC Peaches at Viatris MDR
Malahide Golf Club
Orla McAndrew Food Ltd
Peter Campbell Catering
Salttery Catering at Castlewarden Golf Club
Sweet Cicely Ltd
The Mulligan Room Macroom Golf Club
Críoch Catering
ISS at Uiscé Eireann
The National Maternity Hospital
The Q Cafe Company @ Teagasc
F Aramark Ireland – SAP
BaxterStorey Ireland – Mastercard
Críoch Catering
Food Space – Abbott Vascular Clonmel
ISS at Vhi Kilkenny
KC Peaches at Cartrawler
Master Chefs at Ellan Farm
Orla McAndrew Food Ltd
Peter Campbell Catering
Sodexo – The Good Eating Company – Diageo Ireland
The Q Cafe Company @ Environmental Protection Agency
Interview Categories
BaxterStorey Ireland – Patricia Heavey
Compass Group Ireland – BNY – Stephen Gunn
Compass Group Ireland – BNY Mellon Dublin – Pawel Pociejkowicz
CCSL – Cregranna Medical – Donnacha O’Mahony
Compass Group Ireland – Citibank – John O’Brien
Críoch Catering- Ronan Bennett
Elm Park Golf & Sports Club CLG – Paul Dunlea
Food Space – Abbott Vascular Clonmel – Bobby Carrigan
ISS at HPE Galway – Nora Colombani
Malahide Golf Club – Michael Babic
Master Chefs at Maynooth University – Agnes Sokolowska
Nua Healthcare Services Gormanston – Maggie Finnegan
CCSL – Valeo Vision Systems, Galway – Avril Nestor
Compass Group Ireland – Calor Gas – Keith Dunne
Malahide Golf Club – Anton Roseler
Sweet Cicely Ltd – Giuseppe Cabiddu
The Q Cafe Company – Francesca Carcagni
Sponsored By
Compass Group Ireland – RCSI – Karl O’Hara
Emerald Bites – Paul Fulop
Food Space – Abbott Kilkenny – Rory Nolan
The Mulligan Room Macroom Golf Club – Armands Ceimers
The Q Cafe Company – Philip Brennan
Winner will be announced on the night
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