MAGAZINE
Our last issue was somewhat dominated by the small matter of the Contract Catering Awards (and if you turn to page 43, you’ll see just why). However, in all the excitement and achievement, it may have escaped your attention that we also took the opportunity to launch the 2026 StrEATfood Awards, at the event and then in the mag (see page 12),
Our annual street food celebration has become so huge, however – it will be returning to north London for the ninth time – that the details are well worth reiterating. The prestigious event – which invites contract catering chefs to compete in a culinary cook-off – will be held at Big Penny Social on 22nd September.
If you are in any doubt as to the potential benefits, last year’s worthy winner, Iestyn Paton from Elior, told us: “I've been in internal competitions at Elior before but none externally, but it was all very supportive. Blokes that I've never met before were all saying, ‘Good luck’.
“That feeling of having my name read out, honestly, I'm still shaking now and, yeah, just elated, absolutely beside myself.”
Last year was the first time we have closed the entries early as we had so many submissions, and I know for a fact that they have already started flying in thick and fast. The deadline is 10th July – and it’s completely free to chuck your toque blanche into the ring! Go to streatfoodawards.co.uk (or page 12) now…
