Mellors Shortlisted for x5 Foodservice CATEYS 2026 Awards!

Posted: 30th July 2026 | Category: Achievements

We’re absolutely over the moon to share some exciting news… Mellors has been shortlisted for an incredible 5 Foodservice CATEY Awards 2026!

The prestigious awards will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Friday 9th October, where we’ll be celebrating alongside some of the very best in the foodservice industry! We’re proud to be finalists in the following categories:

Education Caterer of the Year

Fresh, nutritious and seriously tasty school meals are at the heart of everything we do. Following our 30th birthday last year, we’re incredibly proud to remain an independent, family-owned business, continuing to serve 150,000 pupils across primary and secondary schools every day.

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Innovation of the Year – Tuk Truck

Who said lunchtime couldn’t be an adventure? Our Tuk Truck has transformed school dining by taking students on a flavour-packed street food journey around the world—no passport required! Combining exciting global flavours with immersive experiences, the Tuk Truck serves up far more than lunch. It sparks curiosity, encourages pupils to try something new and creates unforgettable foodie moments.

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People & Training Award – Jenna Calderbank 

Our people are the secret ingredient behind everything we do, and Jenna Calderbank embodies that every single day!

Together with our fantastic HR team, Jenna is passionate about supporting, developing and celebrating our catering teams, creating opportunities for colleagues to learn, grow and thrive throughout their careers at Mellors.

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Procurement Professional of the Year – Lindsay Edwards

Lindsay has made an incredible impact since joining Mellors, driving transformational improvements, enhancing product quality and delivering exceptional value across the business. Alongside this, she continues to invest in her own professional development, demonstrating passion and ambition.

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Regional Manager of the Year – Graham Ashfield 

Graham’s enthusiasm, dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence shine through in everything he does. His support for teams and school communities makes a genuine difference every day, and this recognition is thoroughly deserved.

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A Team Achievement Worth Celebrating 

A huge congratulations to all of our finalists—and to every one of our 2,000-strong #TeamMellors family.

Every day, together, we serve 150,000 delicious school meals, helping to fuel learning, concentration and brighter school days for pupils across the country. These nominations reflect the passion, creativity and teamwork that run through Mellors and we’re incredibly proud of everyone who has played a part.

The Foodservice CATEYS are among the most prestigious awards in the industry, recognising the very best across foodservice. Judged by leading industry experts, competition is fierce, making this recognition an achievement we’re immensely proud of.

Now all that’s left to do is count down to October…

Wish us luck—we can’t wait to celebrate with the very best in foodservice at the Foodservice CATEYS 2026!