Delegates attended the annual gala dinner at the East Midlands Conference Centre to recognise this year’s outstanding winners. These prestigious awards highlight the exceptional contributions made to care catering over the past 12 months, shining a spotlight on innovation, excellence and dedication. The winning teams and individuals demonstrated resilience, agility and compassion in a sector that continues to face significant challenges.
Neel Radia, National Chair of the NACC, said:
“To be shortlisted for these awards is an honour in itself, and knowing that you are standing on the shoulders of giants is truly special. A huge congratulations to everyone who received an award this evening.
I am constantly amazed by the stories I hear from those working within the care catering sector. These stories remind me that we are not just providing food , we are delivering care, compassion and dignity to those who need it most.”
The 2025 NACC National Award winners are:
Care Establishment of the Year Award, sponsored by allmanhall
- Grove Park Care Home, Avery Healthcare
Meals on Wheels Award, sponsored by apetito
- Mark Scott, Pendleside Hospice
Catering Team of the Year Award, sponsored by Rational UK
- PJ Care Catering Team, PJ Care Ltd
Catering Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions
- Paul Wright, Aria Care
Our Care Catering Hero Award, sponsored by Miele
- Alex Millichamp, Chandler Court, Care UK
The Bev Puxley Award, sponsored by Worshipful Company of Cooks
- Janos Csavaf, Oaken Holt Estate – Aria Care
NACC Region of the Year Award, sponsored by Meiko UK
- South West Region
Pam Rhodes Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Winterhalter
- David Barker
National Chair’s Award
- Sophie Murray
This year, the judges also chose to recognise an organisation for its outstanding work, which had proven highly popular with participants. The Judges’ Recognition award went to:
- Signature Dining
The NACC National Awards 2025 once again celebrated the dedication, innovation and care that define the UK’s care catering sector.
