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Announcing our 2026 Winners and Finalists....

The CATIE Awards recognize the best in catering across culinary execution, event design, innovation, and guest experience. This year’s finalists and winners showcase the highest level of talent and creativity in our industry. Winners were announced at the ICA Social + CATIE Awards during Catersource in Los Angeles.

Best Appetizer

WINNER: “The Mosaic – A Study of Earth’s Bounty”, TGIS Catering Services, Inc.

• “Beef Tequeños”, Catering by Design (CO)
• “The Mosaic – A Study of Earth’s Bounty”, TGIS Catering Services, Inc.
• “Puzzle Salad”, Revel Catering & Events

Best Buffet or Action Station

WINNER: “1950’s TV Dinner”, Constellation Culinary Group

• “1950’s TV Dinner”, Constellation Culinary Group
• “Mozzarella Bar”, Schaffer
• “Pop Goes the Rice”, Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events

Best Catered Event

WINNER: “The Alchemy of Obsidian”, The JDK Group

• “The Alchemy of Obsidian”, The JDK Group
• “Unmasked, Inside Twenty Years of Creativity, Craft, and Flavor”, Eat Well
• “Twilight to First Light: A Progressive Dinner”, Catering by Michael’s, Inc.

Best Catered Wedding

WINNER: “Black-Tie on the Back Forty”, Hamby Catering & Events

• “Black-Tie on the Back Forty”, Hamby Catering & Events
• “LA Iconic: Love & Indulgence”, Good Gracious! Events
• “Under the Glass Grandeur”, Catering by Design (CO)

Best Dessert

WINNER: “Obsidian & Berry Entremet”, The JDK Group

• “Cherry Chai Ornament & Gingerbread Cloche”, Design Cuisine
• “Choose Your Own Dessert Experience”, Footers Catering
• “Obsidian & Berry Entremet”, The JDK Group

Innovative Mixology (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)

WINNER: “Coke Float”, Proof of the Pudding

• “Coke Float”, Proof of the Pudding
• “Japanese Old Fashioned”, Good Gracious! Events
• “Rosemary Pineapple Shrub”, Schaffer

Best Hors d’oeuvre

WINNER: “Crab and Corn Lollipop”, Abigail Kirsch

• “Crab and Corn Lollipop”, Abigail Kirsch
• “Gravlax Stack”, Proof of the Pudding

Best Small Plate

WINNER: “Surf & Turf”, Catering By Design (CO)

“Surf & Turf”, Catering by Design (CO)

Chef of the Year

WINNER: “David Anderson”, Catering By Design (CO)

• David Anderson, Catering by Design (CO)
• Hunter X. Hunt, The LUX Group

Caterer of the Year

WINNER: D’Amico Hospitality