Categories span the breadth of the F&B industry, from Head Chef of the Year to Waiter of the Year, and from the ever popular Kitchen Hero of the Year to Restaurant Team of the Year. Categories span the breadth of the F&B industry, from Head Chef of the Year to Waiter of the Year, and from the ever popular Kitchen Hero of the Year to Restaurant Team of the Year.

The Caterer Middle East Awards 2016 is set to take place tonight at a gala ceremony at Conrad Dubai, with 16 winners set to take home the trophies.

Now in its eight year, the Caterer Middle East Awards have become a firm fixture in the social calendar for the F&B community, bringing together those responsible for driving the industry forward and raising standards across the board.

In addition to celebrating the achievements of outlets, teams and individuals, guests tonight will enjoy a pre-awards drinks reception, a three-course meal and free flowing beverages during the awards ceremony itself, as well as live entertainment.

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Anticipation is high, with shortlisted candidates eager to find out who will be crowned the winners for this year - and an audience of 400+ people expected to attend.

Categories span the breadth of the F&B industry, from Head Chef of the Year to Waiter of the Year, and from the ever popular Kitchen Hero of the Year to Restaurant Team of the Year.

Starting at 7pm, the ceremony will take place at Conrad Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Click here to find out who sat on the judging panel this year.

This year's sponsors include: category sponsors Figjam, SIAL Middle East, TSSC, Ronai, MMI, Aramtec, Al Rawdah, Sample Me, Bragard, Tequila Patron; water sponsor Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino, and coffee sponsor Dallmayr.

The identities of the winners are a closely guarded secret. Keep up to date with all the latest news from tonight's event by following us on Twitter (@CatererME) and join in the conversation with the hashtag #CatererAwards

Also make sure you check out www.hoteliermiddleeast.com tomorrow for all the news from the event including the winners, the best dressed and the who's who of the F&B industry.

Until then, click here for a round-up of where all the 2015 winners are now and browse through all of this year's shortlisted categories: