Home > News>We Are Finalists at the Contract Catering Awards 2026! We Are Finalists at the Contract Catering Awards 2026! Posted: 19th January 2026 | Category: Achievements, Hospitality & Event, Team We are thrilled to announce that Mellors Catering Services has been named a finalist in not 1, not 2… but in a whopping 5 categories at the prestigious Contract Catering Awards 2026. This recognition celebrates the care and passion we pour into every meal — a delicious nod to our food creativity, innovation, and passion for crafting school meals that are as nutritious as they are tasty, proudly Fuelling Minds & Nourishing Futures, one plate at a time. The winners will be unveiled on 3rd March the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. Hosted by Contract Catering magazine, these annual awards celebrate the Creme de la Creme in the contract catering industry. We are honoured to be finalists in the following categories: Contract Caterer of the Year Award Marketing Award (Crafted by Mellors) Innovation Award (Tuk Truck) Operations Director of the Year – Andy Walker People Development Award – Jenna Calderbank Tony Trainor, CEO of Mellors, said “We are absolutely delighted to be named finalists in five categories at the Contract Catering Awards. This recognition reinforces our commitment to Fuelling Minds & Nourishing Futures and testament to the dedication and passion of our 2,000-strong team, who proudly serve over 130,000 meals every day. As we celebrated our 30th anniversary last year, we remain as forward-thinking as ever — continuing to shake up the industry, push boundaries in school food, and enhance the foodie learning experiences we offer.