When is the deadline for nominations?

You have until Friday, August 4, 2023 to get your nominations in.

To submit your nominations, click here.

The annual event allows industry peers the chance to reconnect and celebrate each other. As one of the biggest F&B events in the Middle East, it also allows an opportunity to showcase your brand to some of the industry’s most influential figures.

The awards will be held in Dubai in September.

These are the categories:

Barista of the Year

Waiter of the Year – Casual Dining

Waiter of the Year – Fine-Dining

Hotel Kitchen Hero of the Year

Kitchen Hero of the Year – Independent Outlet

Chief Steward of the Year

In-House Marketing or PR Person of the Year

Outside Catering Team of the Year

Hotel F&B Manager of The Year

Hotel Restaurant Manager of the Year

Restaurant Manager of the Year – Independent Outlet

Hotel Pastry Chef of the Year

Pastry Chef of the Year – Independent Outlet

Hotel Young Chef of the Year

Young Chef of the Year – Independent Venue

Hotel Head Chef of the Year

Head Chef of the Year – Independent Outlet

Hotel Executive Chef of The Year

Executive Chef of the Year – Independent Venue

Sustainability Champion of the Year

Restaurateur of the Year – Casual And Fast Casual

Restaurateur of the Year – Fine Dining And Fine Casual

Hotel Restaurant Team of The Year

Independent Restaurant Team of the Year – Casual

Independent Restaurant Team of the Year – Fine Dining

Tickets are also available. To purchase, or for any enquiries, click here.

Last year’s event attracted some of the biggest and best F&B brands and stars, who enjoyed a celebratory evening at the five-star JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai.

See all the Caterer Middle East Awards 2022 winners here.

To submit your nominations, click here

Sponsorship opportunities

For sponsorship enquiries, please contact our commercial team:

Richard Mobbs
richard.mobbs@itp.com (+971 5 2175 0584)

Sally Whittam
sally.whittam@itp.com (+971 4 444 3348)

Shrief Ali
shrief.ali@itp.com (+971 4 444 3589)