Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence

The spirit of the CATIE Awards is to recognize achievements of outstanding culinary service, creativity, and dedication to delivering exceptional event experiences. CATIE submissions for 2026 awards can be from events that took place over the last two years, from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2026. Entries for 2026 awards will open the week of November 9, 2025.

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Items Required to Submit an Entry:

  • Company Logo (High resolution .jpg or .png file)
  • Title of the Entry
  • Entry - Each entry must be submitted as a PDF document. (Must be a PDF document and under 25 MB)
  • One image from the entry (High resolution .jpg or .png file and under 25 MB)

Category Rules & Entry Requirements:

Click the category below to review the rules and guidelines.

Best Appetizer
Best Buffet or Action Station
Best Catered Event
Best Catered Wedding
Best Dessert
Best Hors d'oeuvre
Best Main Course Plate Presentation
Innovative Mixology (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)
Best Small Plate
Chef of the Year
Caterer of the Year

 

Entry Date Based Pricing:

 

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Form will be published the week of November 9, 2025.

2025 CATIE Winners:

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