Excel is an award-winning and leading recruitment agency which holds a database of over 2,600 clients and 150,000 candidates, along with a temporary workforce exceeding 9,000. Supported by a team of over 100 expert recruiters, and with five offices located in Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Galway and Belfast, Excel has rapidly become the largest hospitality recruitment firm in Ireland. Operating in the areas of both temporary and permanent employment, we can recruit chefs, bar, and waiting staff across the island of Ireland. Our team of highly skilled consultants have a wealth of experience from years of working in a variety of diverse hospitality professions.

All of our recruiters come from the industries in which they specialise, and we conduct a number of hospitality up skilling courses which are available through our sister companies Future Proof Training and the Irish Barista Academy. These courses provide the highest level of in-depth training based on decades of experience in the hospitality sector. Our professional service team can hire & train your staff to the highest standards based on the needs and style of your establishment. The success of our company is a reflection of the quality and capability of our people and how they adapt to our clients ever-changing needs. Ultimately, Our role is to help you excel.

Entry Information 

Entries are now open until 3rd April 2026. There is no limit to the number of categories you may enter. To make it easier, we offer special entry packages of 5 categories per property for €100, or 10 categories per property for €200. Please note, each property should be entered and billed separately.

No matter your size or speciality, there is a category suited for you to showcase your talents and accomplishments in this prestigious awards programme. For questions or help with submissions, contact Aoife or our team at 01 6401777 or email events@ashville.com. Get ready to showcase your skills and be recognised as one of Ireland’s Top caterers. We cant wait to see