Congratulations to all the Finalists!
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. From large-scale event caterers to healthcare kitchens, from baristas to contract catering teams, each finalist has impressed our expert judges with their skill, creativity, and unwavering commitment to quality. With 20 diverse categories reflecting the breadth of the industry, competition was fierce, and making it to the finalist stage is an achievement worth celebrating.
These finalists have not only demonstrated culinary excellence but have also shown leadership in areas such as sustainability, provenance, and customer experience. Their work is shaping the future of catering in Ireland and raising the bar for the entire sector. We commend their passion and professionalism, and we look forward to honoring their contributions at our Gala Awards Ceremony. The winners will be announced on Thursday, 26th June 2025, at Clontarf Castle in Dublin, where we will gather for a night of celebration, recognition, and networking. Congratulations once again to all our incredible finalists, we can’t wait to celebrate 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
Berman & Wallace – Aaron Smyth
Malahide Golf Club – Michael Babic
Sodexo Ireland – Gabor Master
CCSL – IMI
Compass Group Ireland at AerCap, Dublin
Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering Ltd.
Haynes and Colhoun
Sodexo Ireland at AerCap, Shannon
The Q Cafe Company at Abbott
Sponsored By
Apleona Ireland, Bristol Meyers Squibb
BaxterStorey Ireland, Mastercard
Compass Group Ireland at Google
Sodexo Ireland at Central Bank of Ireland
The Q Cafe Company at Waters Technologies
Winner will be announced on the night
Sponsored by :
Haynes and Colhoun
Muskerry Golf Club
Truffle Honey
Sponsored by :
Headfort Golf Club
Malahide Golf Club
Man Street Kitchen
Seventh Catering, Cill Dara Golf Club
Seventh Catering, Newbridge Golf Club
Compass Group Ireland at Glanmore Foods
Food For School, Ballyhaunis Community School
Martina’s Homemade Foods
Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU
Pat Long Catering
Sodexo Ireland at Clongowes Wood College
Steak Out Catering Ltd.
The Lunch Bag
Apleona Ireland – Abbott Kilkenny
Aramark – Peamount Healthcare
Aramark – University Hospital Galway
BaxterStorey Ireland, Climate Conscious team
Bon Secours Galway Catering Team
ISS Catering X HPE Galway
Martina’s Homemade Foods
Meltdown Massive LTD
Sodexo Ireland at ESB
Steak Out Catering Ltd.
The Lunch Bag
The Q Cafe Company at QWellness
Aramark – Peamount Healthcare
Aramark – University Hospital Galway
Bon Secours Galway Catering Team
National Maternity Hospital
The Q Cafe Company at Sports Surgery Clinic
The Q Cafe Company at St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services
3Cooks
Apleona Ireland – Bristol Meyers Squibb
Aramark – Sports & Events
BaxterStorey Ireland, Wild Light at Dublin Zoo
Berman & Wallace
Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU
Orla McAndrew Food
Truffle Honey
3Cooks
Berman & Wallace
Críoch Catering
Fresh & Yummy Gourmet Catering Ltd.
Man Street Kitchen
Orla McAndrew Food
Truffle Honey
3Cooks
Críoch Catering
Haynes and Colhoun
ISS Catering X HPE Galway
Man Street Kitchen
Muskerry Golf Club
3Cooks
Aramark – Peamount Healthcare
Aramark – Sports & Events
Bon Secours Galway Catering Team
Haynes and Colhoun
Man Street Kitchen
Martina’s Homemade Foods
Masala Restaurants Ltd
Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU
Muskerry Golf Club
Steak Out Catering Ltd.
The Q Cafe Company at Blackrock and Wicklow Hospice
Aramark – Peamount Healthcare
Críoch Catering
The Q Cafe Company at Teagasc
Apleona Ireland – Abbott Vascular Clonmel
Bon Secours Galway Catering Team
Compass Group Ireland
Críoch Catering
ISS Catering X HPE Galway
KC Peaches
Martina’s Homemade Foods
Orla McAndrew Food
Sodexo Ireland at Microsoft
Steak Out Catering Ltd.
The Q Cafe Company at Environmental Protection Agency
Interview Categories
Apleona Ireland, Abbott Vascular Clonmel, Bobby Carrigan
Bon Secours – Galway Catering Team – Natasha Galavan
CCSL – Creganna – Donnacha O’Mahony
CCSL – IMI – Johnnie Finn
Compass Group Ireland – Kathleen O’Connor
Muskerry Golf Club – Padraig Deburca
Pat Long Catering – Pat Long
Sodexo Ireland – Mary Morrisson
Steak Out Catering Ltd – Stephen Donohoe
CCSL – Dublin Bus – Craig Thunder
CCSL – Valeo Vision Systems – Avril Nestor
Compass Group Ireland – Maciej Hildebrand
Compass Group Ireland – Paul Garreffa
Malahide Golf Club – Anton Rosler
Meltdown Massive LTD – Luiza Fernandes
The Q Cafe Company – Thorsten Schultz
Sponsored By
Apleona Ireland – Abbott Kilkenny – Rory Nolan
BaxterStorey Ireland – Lee Boatman
Compass Group Ireland – Shane Heffernan
Compass Group Ireland – Simon Collins
Malahide Golf Club – Anton Rosler
Mc Nelis Hospitality, Nubar DCU – Gary Cruise
Meltdown Massive LTD – Luiza Fernandes
Seventh Catering, Killeen Golf Club – Manuel Millot
Sodexo Ireland – Philip Leech
Sponsored By
Winner will be announced on the night
Online Only Submission Categories
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