Shortlisted Ten Times in Prestigious Gold Medal Catering Awards 2026.
We are delighted to share our wonderful news of ten finalists in the Gold Medal Awards. With an outstanding three teams shortlisted for Healthcare Catering of the Year, plus individual shortlisting for Francesca and Philip we are so incredibly proud!
Congratulations to our incredible teams and team members on this outstanding achievement – you are amazing!
- Healthcare Caterer of the Year The Q Cafe Company – Leopardstown Care Centre
- Healthcare Caterer of the Year The Q Cafe Company – St Patrick’s Mental Health Services
- Healthcare Caterer of the Year The Q Cafe Company – UPMC SSC
- Business & Industry Contract Caterer of the Year Small – The Q Cafe Company at Abbott Ireland
- Health & Nutrition Menu of the Year – The Q Cafe Company at Abbott Ireland
- Business & Industry Contract Caterer of the Year Large – The Q Cafe Company at Teagasc Moorepark
- Public Sector Food of the Year – The Q Cafe Company at Teagasc Moorepark
- Sustainability Site of the Year – The Q Cafe Company at Environmental Protection Agency
- Chef Manager of the Year – The Q Cafe Company – Francesca Cargani
- Foodservice Chef of the Year – The Q Cafe Company – Philip Brennan
Thank you to the team at the Hotel and Catering Review Gold Medal Catering Awards. Congratulations to all our fellow finalists.



