We’re delighted to announce that entries are now open for the Gold Medal Catering Awards 2026 until Friday, 20th March 2026. Following a fantastic inaugural year in 2025, where over 150 entries across 20 categories highlighted the very best in Ireland’s catering industry, we are excited to return once again to celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in this dynamic sector.

This year, we are proud to introduce several new categories, including Catering Assistant of the Year, On-Site and Off-Site Educational Contract Caterers of the Year, Area Manager of the Year, and Professional Development & Training Initiatives of the Year. There is no limit to the number of categories you may enter, and we offer special entry packages to make it easier, 5 categories for €100 or 10 categories for €200 per property.

To help you through the process, we’ve created two videos explaining how to create an applicant account and submit your entry via the portal. We encourage early entry to allow sufficient time for judges to plan site visits. Make sure to check out all categories on our website to identify those best suited to your business.