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The World Catering Technology Awards is back for 2026, and this year, the award is bigger and better than ever. Now in its third year, FoodBev Awards is unveiling a series of exciting updates, including new award categories and exciting new benefits for successful companies – all combined to set the stage for what promises to be the most exciting edition yet.
Introducing the new ‘Best Technology' categories to celebrate more innovations
The 2026 edition of the World Catering Technology Awards introduces a diverse set of categories aimed at celebrating the advancement of innovation in the foodservice industry. Our latest edition of categories labelled as ‘technology’ aims to highlight the best in each establishment, such as bars and cafés, as well as QSR and FSR, to showcase efficiencies and quality control.
Additionally, the World Catering Technology Awards continues to recognise the ongoing efforts in AI, automation, vending and dispensing. FoodBev Awards is also excited to promote the latest marketing campaigns and sustainability initiatives that are key drivers for the foodservice industry.
Join FoodBev at HRC
The World Catering Technology Awards ceremony will be returning to HRC event for 2026! The event will have seen a massive overhaul, with brand new dedicated show sections and digital tools to create the most exciting atmosphere yet at the UK’s greatest hospitality event.
The show will relocate to ExCeL London’s South Hall, running alongside The Pub Show and the new hospitality tech event, Hospitality Tech360, It hopes to focus on the most meaningful connections that drive innovation and continue to bolster the industry in as many ways as possible.
How to enter
Entry for the World Catering Technology Awards is now open. Companies can submit their entries through the official website by clicking below.
The entry deadline is the 20 February 2026.
About FoodBev Awards
FoodBev Media awards schemes have been running for more than 20 years and are now recognised as the most credible and respected awards schemes to influence the international food and beverage industry.
For more information about our selection of awards programmes, please visit foodbevawards.com or email awards@foodbev.com.
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