Eurest scoops four awards at the Foodservice Cateys

National workplace caterer Eurest has scooped four awards at the Foodservice Cateys – a highly anticipated fixture in the food industry’s annual calendar. 

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Eurest is dedicated to enhancing the workplace experience for a diverse range of businesses nationwide, with an array of household names like Royal Mail and Porsche among its client base.

Eurest took home the Front of House Team of the Year while Culinary Lead Gemma Evans-Hurley was crowned Chef of the Year and Mark Price was named Chef Manager of the Year.

Eurest also picked up the coveted CSER Award for the third year in a row.

Praised for its dedication to sustainability, Eurest has some of the most ambitious goals in the sector, committed to achieving Net Zero by the end of 2030, halving food waste by 2025 and 60% plant-based menus by the end of 2024. 

The Front of House award was presented to Eurest’s catering team for its first-rate service at The Porsche Experience where the team delivers a fine-dining food offer for VIP guests and large-scale launch events. 

Chef of the Year winner Gemma Evans-Hurley was commended for launching Compass Group’s Women in Food Initiative which aims to tackle the industry’s shortage of female chefs, building a community of nearly 300 from just six in 2021.

Chef Manager of the Year Mark Price was praised for his success overseeing the food offer at Brakes (a Sysco company), a leading wholesaler of food which operates 24/7 serving drivers on tight deadlines.

The winners of this year’s Foodservice Cateys were announced at a glittering ceremony held on Friday 13 October at the Royal Lancaster London hotel.

Morag Freathy, Managing Director (B&I) at Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: "The Foodservice Cateys spotlight the hardworking individuals dedicated to serving up excellence day in, day out. Nominated by our peers, evaluated by top food industry experts. It doesn't get more special than this.

“Nothing gives me more joy that to see our people recognised for their talents and dedication to delivering the very best for our clients and their people.”

“To win the CSER award for the third year in a row is also very special and is testament to the genuine care and passion of our team who are always thinking about how they can do more.

“Working in the food industry means that we are in a position of influence when it comes to the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. We take our responsibility very seriously and if we can help to educate and empower, then that’s what we’ll do.”

Eurest has won multiple awards this year, including Environmental Leadership at the FDF Awards, Foodservice Caterer at the Cateys, Best Food Waste Prevention Project at the Waste2Zero Awards, Sustainability Labelling at the Footprint Awards, and Health & Wellbeing at the Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards.

For more information about Eurest, please visit: www.eurest.co.uk

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Editors notes

Part of the Compass Group global network, Eurest is the leading provider of foodservices in the UK, serving more than three million customers per day. It has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry for 50 years.

Seasonal menus and fresh British ingredients are key to Eurest’s offering, taking a new approach to workplace catering that supports workers across the UK to live happier, more productive lives.

Eurest places an emphasis on wellbeing, engagement, and productivity, priding itself on creating contemporary foodservice solutions, from the tearoom to the board room and everything in between.

A creative focus on responsibility, for instance by supporting local food supply chains, minimising food waste, or giving back to communities through charities, sets Eurest apart.

Employers can expect Eurest to bring exceptional culinary creativity and flair, as well as style and hospitality to inhouse restaurants, cafés and executive dining rooms operating across business and industry.