There are many catering companies around, and finding one to suit your needs can be overwhelming and confusing. One way to narrow your options down is by researching which catering companies have won awards for excellence.

Most states have their own catering and restaurant awards, often through industry associations and bodies and hospitality or tourism organisations. They present awards for excellence, and these awards carry with them prestige and recognition. There is also Savour Australia, a national restaurant and catering body which presents the Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence each year, and only the top restaurants and caterers make it to the shortlist.

The Australian Bridal Industry Academy has annual awards for wedding caterers in every state, and are also held in high esteem in the industry. If a caterer has won any of these awards, they are certainly worth investigating further, and capable of catering for your event, whether it’s a cocktail party, wedding or corporate event. Finding award-winning caterers can be a matter of searching the Internet, or even asking friends and colleagues for recommendations and advice.