Connect Catering Recognised at the 2026 Contract Catering Awards
Connect Catering Recognised at the 2026 Contract Catering Awards
Our company had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Contract Catering Awards, a celebration of excellence across the industry. From Connect, Sally Allen was nominated for the Business and Industry Award for her hands‑on, proactive approach, driving significant change in the service at Oxford University Press. Her initiative delivered outstanding results, increasing daily footfall to more than 500 transactions per day. Well done, Sally!
Our CEO Victoria Murrell, Sales Manager Rosie Pack, and Operations Managers Jonathan Clay and Wayne Sheehan attended the event to support Sally and celebrate the outstanding talent across the sector.
Earlier that day, Wayne also took part in the associated round‑table discussion on “The Future of Equipment”, which will be featured in the April edition of Contract Catering Magazine.
Below is a comment from our CEO, Victoria: “Last night’s event was a fantastic celebration of the talent within our industry. Sally’s nomination reflects the exceptional work delivered by our teams and the positive impact they continue to make. It was a great opportunity to recognise the achievements of so many dedicated industry peers.”
We extend our sincere thanks to the organisers and sponsors of the Contract Catering Awards. The event brings together the best from across the sector, recognising excellence across 16 categories and celebrating the individuals and teams who continue to drive the industry forward. We are grateful to the expert judging panel, industry colleagues, and everyone involved in creating such an inspiring evening of recognition, celebration, and connection.
We look forward to building on this recognition by continuing to drive excellence across our work, strengthening our partnerships, and advancing the initiatives that support our long‑term growth.
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