About CATEX

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CATEX, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, will return to the RDS, Dublin in 2025.
 
THE destination to experience product innovation! For three days visitors will have the opportunity to meet and reconnect with over 270 suppliers, network with industry stakeholders, source new energy saving and waste management technologies, and watch hundreds of chefs and baristas compete on a national stage.
 
Established in 1965, CATEX, an IFSA event has firmly cemented its reputation as the ultimate destination for the hospitality and foodservice industry and promises the opportunity to discover, network and drive profitability for your business.

Start planning your visit to CATEX by reviewing our pre-event newsletter 'Save Energy, Save Waste, Save money at CATEX 2023'.

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Congratulation to all CATEX 2023 Winners

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National Latte Art Championship 2023 

• WINNER - Lucas Seng
• 2nd Place - Bartosz Kozlowski
• 3rd Place - Catalin Pop

National Barista Championship 2023

• WINNER - Wojciech Tysler
• 2nd Place - Viswarnath Khedun
• 3rd Place - Daniel McGibbon

Aramark Chef of the Year 2023

• David Joyce, Executive Chef at AIB 

Works in Petal Paste 2023 Class Winner

• Karl McNulty - ATU Killybegs

Works in Butter or Fat 2023 Class Winner

• Will King - Limerick ETB

Wedding Cake Class Winner

• Maria Loznyska - Avoca CBK

Show Platter Display Class Winner

• Ahmad Affiq

Sacher Torte Tasted Class Winner

• Ivan Minac - Avoca Malahide

Novelty Cake Class Winner

• Malgorzata Juric - Limerick CETB

 Macaroons Tasted Class Winner

• Olga Lezdina - Limerick CETB 

Handcrafted Chocolates Class Winner

• Ludo Lantier - Avoca CBK

Grand Piece Decorative Class Winner

• Martin Duffy

Fruit & Vegetable Carving Class Winner

• Sumeda Loku Pathirage - Glass House Sligo

Four Main Course Plates Class Winner

• Madushanka De Silva 

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Alan Cruite the new Chair of IFSA, General Manager of Trinity Purchasing Ireland, part of the Avendra Group, an affiliate of Aramark, comments: "In 2021, we organised CATEX in record time – in just 12 weeks – and I’m incredibly proud of my colleagues in IFSA for stepping up and offering a platform and event for our industry to come together during an incredibly difficult time. The supportive and tremendous feedback from the event cemented just how special CATEX is to our industry.

​It’s long been recognised as the must-attend event for foodservice and hospitality, and we’re confident that CATEX 2023 will deliver incredible value to both exhibitors and visitors as we move forward.” 

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​CATEX 2021 Show Highlights

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CATEX 2023 MEDIA PARTNER

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