Caterer Middle East launches 2012 awards
Caterer Middle East launches its important annual awards today to recognise the industry’s top F&B talent. It’s the fourth awards the magazine has held and promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before.
Nominations are open from now until July 1, 2012, so don’t delay in getting yours in and kick-starting the process to make sure we reward the most deserving people and places who have made an impact on the Middle East’s dining scene this year. You’ll find detailed category information and nomination help here.
The nominations will be shortlisted after July 1 and then judged by a panel of seven top experts before the winners are revealed at a glittering ceremony on September 26, 2012.
Caterer Middle East editor, Charlie Lyon, commented: “I am so excited to launch the Caterer Middle East Awards 2012. They are the most important event of the year and reward the true heroes who are driving this dynamic industry forward.
“It’s been an exciting year for the Middle East, with a significant number of global brands entering the market, new homegrown concepts opening, the signing of Michelin starred chefs and amazing culinary talent on all levels entering the region.
“It’s going to be a tough job pinpointing the most worthy of our gongs, which is why it’s important to act now and start building up cases for your nominees, to give them the best chance you can.”
This year’s awards are divided into 14 categories over two sections – people and outlets.
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The categories are:
Chef of the year – Hotel
Chef of the year – Standalone
Pastry chef of the Year
Sous Chef of the Year
Restaurant Manager of the Year
Bar Manager of the Year
Sommelier of the Year
Waiter of the Year
Bartender of the Year
Kitchen Hero of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
Bar of the Year
Events Caterer of the Year
New Outlet of the Year, 2012
For further information and to start nominating, visit www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/catererawards
Get involved
For nomination enquiries, contact charlie.lyon@itp.com, +971 4 444 3345
For sponsorships enquiries, contact nichola.hollands@itp.com,+971 4 444 3613 or diarmuid.omalley@itp.com, +971 4 444 3568
For table bookings, contact michelle.meyrick@itp.com, +971 4 444 3328