Foodservice Categories 

These categories are specific to foodservice and wholesale products available in the UK, and will be judged by a foodservice focused set of judges and criteria. Functionality of packaging only will form part of the judging criteria for these products. 

" With many years operating in the in UK foodservice sectors I know recognition & awards for manufacturers is a great way of advertising your products and standing out from your competitors. In Retail a Quality Food Award is used to build customer awareness & create status; foodservice suppliers deserve an equal status. As Chairman for the Foodservice Quality Food Awards I would encourage all those unsung heroes who manufacture brands & ingredients for our sector across hotels, restaurants & wholesalers & contract caterers to enter their product(s) in 2023. Judged by a host of qualified industry experts to be nominated or to win is a great honour and also great for your PR campaigns."

Stephen Minall, Chair of Foodservice


Entry fee per product : £389 + VAT.
Small producer entry fee  (fewer than 10 staff and annual sales under £2 million): £129 + VAT. Click here to request your Small Producer discount promo code.


(FS) Biscuits and Snacking

Great products or new innovation in room service or coffee service.
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Bread and Morning Goods

A range of breads or morning goods that stand out or are unique. 
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Cakes and Desserts

Whole, sliced or individually wrapped cakes and desserts, including vegan options. For Christmas cakes and desserts, see (FS) Christmas.
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Christmas

Any Christmas specific product whether sweet or savoury, for any part of a meal. Can include front of house presentation, pre-packed or whole ranges
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Condiments and Dressings

Sachets, bottles and back of house ingredients
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Cooking Sauces

Cooking Sauces for back of house or part prepared recipes of any type e.g. tomato sauce, marinades, pastes, stock
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Dairy

Back of house use e.g tubs, or sachets for Room Service and Impulse. Includes cheese, milk, butters, yoghurts etc. For Non-Dairy, see Vegan Products and Alternatives
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Delicatessen Ambient or Chilled

Platters, individual slices/portions or back of house use
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Dry Goods and Pre-Prepped Ingredients

Products that aim to save time, or provide back of house advantages, or bulk products for recipes e.g. breadcrumbs, baking mixes
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Fish

Any fish product, including innovation in tinned/ambient, or back of house use e.g. fillets and sides
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Food to Go

Food to Go items such as sandwiches, wraps, sushi and salads. Presentation packaging, new flavours, or platter innovation.
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Free From

Free From back of house products, for front of house sale or for recipes e.g. gluten free flapjacks, gluten free pastry
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Fresh Produce

Any fresh produce items either for back of house or front of house use
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Hot Beverages

Any hot beverages in any format e.g. Room Service, front of house impulse, back of house innovation or new for Baristas
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Meal Accompaniments

Back of house part recipes or additions, including world foods, healthier or innovative
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Meat

Any meat whether it be joints, burgers, portions, slices or ready to serve variations
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Party Food and Buffet

Any party food items including presentation packs and ideas on innovation e.g. sausage rolls and canapes
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Pasta, Rice and Grains

Products for recipe ingredient, fillings or to add to a salad
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Pizza, Pies and Pasties

Products of innovation, portions for back of house use, for individual sale or creating a meal
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Preserves

Impulse jars/sachets/blister packs, or bulk for back of house use
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Ready to Cook

Includes BOH or part prepared, for outlets to finish the dish e.g. lasagne, risotto, stews etc

£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Vegan Products and Alternatives

Vegan alternatives to act as a meat/egg/dairy substitution for recipes, meal centrepieces etc, e.g. soya/mycoprotein sausages/burgers, sandwich fillings, eggless mayo, etc
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)

(FS) Soft Drinks

Any soft drink aimed at the foodservice market
£ 389.00 +VAT (20%)