Following the resounding success of its inaugural year, the Gold Medal Catering Awards returned for a second year to celebrate excellence and innovation within Ireland’s vibrant catering industry.

This year’s event set a high benchmark, honouring top chefs and foodservice professionals across 27 distinct categories. The 2026 awards recognised a new wave of trailblazers shaping the future of Irish catering.

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists!

Ireland’s catering industry sparkled on June 26, 2025, at the Burlington Hotel Dublin, as the inaugural Gold Medal Catering Awards honored its first-ever winners at a spectacular gala! This defining event brought together the nation’s top chefs and foodservice professionals to celebrate excellence and innovation. The evening was a resounding success, filled with an electric atmosphere, camaraderie, and well-deserved recognition for all involved.

With over 150 entries across 20 categories, the awards highlighted outstanding achievements in contract, healthcare, event catering, and more. A rigorous judging process, including site assessments and mystery dining, ensured only the best were crowned. The atmosphere was electric, filled with pride and camaraderie, as the industry’s brightest stars were recognized for setting new standards.