The Caterer Blog

As the dust settles on another Cateys awards evening, it's time to reflect on what was a tremendously successful and enjoyable event.

More than 1,000 hospitality decision makers packed in to the Grosvenor House hotel in London's Park Lane for the 25th anniversary of what we like to call the hospitality industry Oscars.

The parade of former winners at the beginning - including Gary Rhodes, Raymond Blanc, Ramon Pajares, Richard Shepherd and Robyn Jones - set the celebratory tone for the evening and there were laughs-a-plenty from presenter Rory Bremner.

As for my personal highlights? The food was absolutely spectacular, with the foie gras starter and the turbot main particularly impressive. A Michelin-starred chef on my table commented that the food - which went out to more than 1,000 people don't forget - was better than the meal he and three companions paid £800 for at an upmarket French eatery that afternoon. Kudos to the Grosvenor kitchen team.

I was very sensible and made by way back to south London at 2am, but my more thirsty colleagues assure me that the Red Bar was rocking until a lot later. As for any misbehaviour, I'm none the wiser. Honest.

We've put together a video of all the highlights.

We've also got a full list of winners.  

And, would you believe, there's more. Vineyard at Stockcross executive chef John Campbell achieved the extraordinary feat of winning two Cateys in one night - only the second time this has happened in Cateys history.

Check out our exclusive video Masterclasses with Campbell.