The awards, which are now in their 14th year, celebrate the best of the best in the region’s food and beverage industry
The Caterer Middle East Awards 2023 have taken place, with 29 winners and highly commended announced at the glittering ceremony held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai.
The awards, which are now in their 14th year, celebrate the best of the best in the region’s food and beverage industry.
Speaking of the event, Paul Clifford, group editor of ITP Hospitality and Design, said: “This year’s winners are all shining examples of the innovation, creativity, and passion that drives this industry forward. They are helping to make the region’s F&B scene even more exciting and vibrant, and we are proud to recognise their achievements.”
The Caterer Middle East Awards were sponsored by a number of leading industry brands, including Bidfood Middle East, African + Eastern, DaVinci Gourmet, Rational, Red Bull, Bragard, and Scream Entertainment and Events.
These are all the winners and highly commended people and teams from the event, which took place on Thursday September 21.
BARISTA OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: Maverick Santos, The Climbing Goat, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gaylen Pangwi, Lana Lusa, Dubai
HOTEL BARISTA OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Brenzen Labarete, BLVD on One, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dewa Ayu, Blathner Hall, Raffles The Palm Dubai
WAITER OF THE YEAR – CASUAL DINING
WINNER: Mary Joy Alarde Crudo, Nando’s World Trade Centre Mall, Abu Dhabi
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sian, Vietnamese Foodies, Dubai
WAITER OF THE YEAR – FINE-DINING
WINNER: Jason Parks, Jun’s
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sabrina Cheng, Ce La Vi
HOTEL KITCHEN HERO OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Srinja Thapa, Trader Vic’s, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Prachi Kulkarni, Four Seasons Dubai DIFC
KITCHEN HERO OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: Michael Oranu, LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sajauddin Tarafder, Nando’s City Centre Mirdif, Dubai
CHIEF STEWARD OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Caston D’Souza, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Anowar Hossain, Studio One Hotel, Dubai
IN-HOUSE MARKETING/PR PERSON OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Simon Ritchie, Yolk Brands
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Nick Purvis, Solutions Leisure
OUTSIDE CATERING TEAM OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Pinch Gourmet
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ben’s Farmhouse
HOTEL F&B MANAGER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Marina Bohnert, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Nicole Weitsz, Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
HOTEL RESTAURANT MANAGER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Holly Parnell, Bounty Beets, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Neal Testoni, Al Muntaha & Sky View Bar, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai
RESTAURANT MANAGER OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: Davide Carli, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Carl Klingauf, LPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
HOTEL PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Christophe Devoille, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Tom Coll, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai
PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: Nicole Petersen, CASSETTE, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Clio Andriopoulou, Honeycomb Hi-Fi, Dubai
HOTEL YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Tania Lusiana, Conrad Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Yubak Bista, The Nine, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: John Efren Dale M. Genobili, The Irish Village, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Riho Aoki, TakaHisa, Dubai
HOTEL HEAD CHEF OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Keith Yeap, Shang Palace, Shangri-La Jeddah
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Luke Reeves, Gastronomy, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
HEAD CHEF OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: Francesco Magro, The Artisan, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Prashant Chipkar, MASTI Cocktails & Cuisine, Dubai
HOTEL EXECUTIVE CHEF OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Cyril Calmet, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Russell Impiazzi, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
EXECUTIVE CHEF OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT OUTLET
WINNER: Gilles Bosquet, Rikas Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Solemann Haddad, Moonrise, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Henrik Winther, Tigrus Holding
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Russell Impiazzi, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
HOTEL RESTAURANT TEAM OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Tamoka, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cinque, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT TEAM OF THE YEAR – CASUAL
WINNER: Nightjar, Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Irish Village, Garhoud
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT TEAM OF THE YEAR – FINE DINING
WINNER: Jun’s
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mott32
RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR – CASUAL AND FAST CASUAL
WINNER: Tom Arnel, EatX
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Steve Flawith, Yolk Brands
RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR – FINE DINING AND FINE CASUAL
WINNER: Panchali Mahendra, Atelier House Hospitality
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rizwan Kassim, Rikas Hospitality
DELIVERY-ONLY BRAND OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Art of Dum
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kanji by 3 Fils
TASTEMAKER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Karim Hajjali, ServQuest & FoodQuest
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kym Barter, Atlantis, The Palm
HOSPITALITY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Sunset Hospitality
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Modern Food Company
Source : Caterer
