Meldrum House Country Hotel enjoy Cateys success with post-pandemic marketing campaign
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The winners of the annual Cateys awards, held by The Caterer, were announced at London’s Grosvenor House recently, with Meldrum House Country Hotel And Golf Course clinching the Best Marketing Campaign Award.
Now in their 39th year, the hospitality awards are recognised as the ultimate accolade in the industry as the Cateys recognise individuals, teams, and companies that distinguish themselves within the hospitality industry.
The winners, along with those shortlisted, are chosen by a group of esteemed industry judges.
Editor of The Caterer James Stagg said: “It has been striking to witness just how imaginative hospitality businesses have been in delivering exceptional guest experiences over the last 12 months, despite battling incredibly challenging trading conditions and a full-blown staffing crisis.
"This year’s Catey winners have demonstrated that despite such operational challenges, the industry continues to innovate and create opportunities to impress.
"They define what’s so special about hospitality.
"Delivering exceptional experiences time after time and maintaining the highest standards of business performance.
"Congratulations to all our winners.”
Speaking after receiving the award, Meldrum House's managing director Jordan Charles said: "Whilst the pandemic created operational challenges for our industry, the investment in the domes was the best thing we could have possibly done, backed by an extensive marketing campaign that really put the hotel on the map.
"We're extremely honoured to win a Catey and this epitomises the hard work of our team at the hotel, our marketing company 24Keys and the incredible vision and investment by our directors.""
The winners were as follows:
Best Marketing Campaign Award – Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course.
Manager of the Year Award – Dale MacPhee, General Manager, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.
Best Use of Technology Award – Mollie’s Motel And Diner.
Accessibility Award – Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth.
Newcomer Award – Fallow, London.
Menu of the Year Award – BiBi Restaurant, London.
Sustainable Business Award – The Goodwood Hotel, Chichester.
Pub and Bar Award – André Ferreira, The Wigmore, The Langham, London.
Restaurateur of the Year (Independent) - Andreas Antona, Antona Restaurants.
Restaurateur of the Year (Group) – Mitch Tonks, Rockfish.
Best Employer Award – Thomas Franks.
Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award – Jan Konetzki, Four Seasons Hotel London at 10 Trinity Square.
Health and Nutrition Award – Nutrition and Hydration Week.
Public Sector Caterer Award – Michael Hales, Juniper Ventures.
Education and Training Award – Adrian Ellis, The Lowry Hotel, Salford.
Hotel of the Year (Group) – The Grand, York.
Hotel of the Year (Independent) – Grove of Narberth, Pembrokeshire.
Foodservice Caterer Award - Frank Bothwell, Thomas Franks.
Chef Award – Lisa Goodwin-Allen.
International Outstanding Achievement Award – Hélène Darroze.
Special Award – Robin Sheppard.
Lifetime Achievement Award - Jeremy King.
