2026 Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards Foodservice Shortlist

Meet the finalists of the 2026 Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards foodservice categories!

The standard of entries was extraordinary, and it is a significant achievement to be shortlisted. This year's winners will be announced at a gala dinner awards celebration at The Round Room, The Mansion House, Dublin on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

Best of luck to our finalists!

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Foodservice Cakes and Desserts

Desserts supplied for foodservice use including cakes, traybakes, puddings, chilled or frozen desserts. Products should be suitable for portion control, large-scale catering and consistent service.

Couverture Milk Chocolate Chunkie Cookie

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Couverture Desserts
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Foodservice Christmas

Foodservice products specifically developed for Christmas menus. Includes festive centrepieces, seasonal desserts, sides and accompaniments suitable for hospitals, schools and catering environments.

Applegreen Bakewell Festive Sausage Roll

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Portumna Pastry 
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BWG Foodservice Irish Butter Brandy Mincemeat Puff Pie by Golden Bake

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BWG FOODSERVICE
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Foodservice Dry Goods and Pre-prepped Ingredients

Ambient or chilled ingredients supplied for foodservice preparation. Includes pasta, rice, grains, sauces, seasoning, bases and pre-prepared cooking ingredients.

Gaynor Honey Chili sauce

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C.F. Gaynor
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Foodservice Meat

Raw or prepared meat products supplied for foodservice catering. Includes beef, pork, poultry and lamb products suitable for bulk cooking or portioned service.

Sysco 10oz Irish Hereford Prime Rib Eye Steak

Sysco Irish Hereford Prime Certified Carvery Rib Bone In

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ABP Cahir
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Sysco Irish Hereford Prime Mohawk Steak

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ABP Cahir
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Sysco Irish Hereford Prime Tomahawk Steak

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ABP Cahir
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William’s Gate 10oz Striploin Steak.

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William’s Gate
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William’s Gate Beef Tomahawk Steak

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Williams Gate
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Foodservice Soft Drinks

Non-alcoholic beverages supplied for foodservice including juices, flavoured drinks, water and carbonated soft drinks suitable for catering environments.

Long Meadow Farm Pure Apple Juice

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Long Meadow Farm
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Papas Mineral Company Cloudy Lemonade Cordial

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Papas Mineral 
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Foodservice Bread and Morning Goods

Bread and baked products supplied for foodservice breakfast and morning service. Includes sliced breads, rolls, morning pastries, scones, pancakes and breakfast bakery suitable for hospitals, schools and catering operations.

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Foodservice Condiments and Dressings

Foodservice condiments and dressings including sauces, mayonnaise, salad dressings, gravies and table sauces supplied in formats suitable for catering use.

BWG Foodservice Chef's Kitchen Spice Bag Salsa

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BWG Foodservice
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Long Meadow Farm Apple Cider Vinegar

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Long Meadow Farm
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Foodservice Food to Go

Ready-to-eat or heat-and-serve foodservice products designed for grab-and-go or quick service. Includes sandwiches, wraps, salads and snack items.

Applegreen Bakewell Gourmet Sausage Roll

Applegreen Bakewell Spice Bag Sausage Roll

BWG Foodservice Pepperoni Jambon by Golden Bake

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BWG FOODSERVICE
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Foodservice Ready to Cook

Partially prepared foodservice products requiring minimal preparation. Includes marinated meats, prepared vegetables and meal components designed to save labour and time.

Aldi Specially Selected Whole Irish Chicken with Winter Fruits Stuffing Dressed with Bacon Lattice

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Manor Farm
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