U DINE AWARDS 2026 SHORTLIST

Allergy Management Award

University of Edinburgh

University of Oxford (Keble College)

University of Oxford (St John’s College)

Café Concept Award

Goldsmiths University (BaxterStorey)

University of Cambridge

University of Leeds

University of Westminster (Aramark)

Campus Hospitality Award

sponsored by Billington Foods

Hartpury University & College (Aramark)

London South Bank University (Chartwells)

University of the Arts London (BaxterStorey)

University of Manchester

Graduation Hospitality Award

sponsored by Dr. Oetker Professional

Loughborough University

Northumbria University (Chartwells)

University of Nottingham

University of Warwick

On-Trend Food Award

sponsored by Lamb Weston

Oxford Brookes University (Gather & Gather)

Royal College of Art (BaxterStorey)

St. Mary's University Twickenham

University of Bath

Plant-Based Menu Award

sponsored by Humane World For Animals

Bournemouth University (Compass Group)

London Contemporary Dance School - The Place (BaxterStorey)

University College London (Gather + Gather)

University of Sussex (Chartwells)

Residential Dining Award

Loughborough University

University of Birmingham

University of Edinburgh

University of London (Gather & Gather)

Sustainability Award

sponsored by Flora Food Group

Birmingham Newman University

Harper Adams University

Liverpool Hope University

University of Leicester

University Chef Award

Sponsored by Major International

David Hawkins - London School of Economics and Political Science

Luciano Barrow - London South Bank University (Chartwells)

Melanie Tolson - Southampton Solent University (Sodexo)

Stuart Files - University of Hertfordshire (Aramark)

Ian Litchfield - University of Nottingham

Tracy Carr - University of Sheffield

Michael King - University of Sussex (Chartwells)

Mark Ralph - University of Warwick

University Hotel Award

University of Birmingham (Edgbaston Park)

University of Sheffield (Halifax Hall)

University of Warwick (Scarman)

University of the Year Award

Sponsored by Rational

Winner announced on the night

Congratulations to all shortlisted Universities

The U Dine Seminar & Awards Dinner 2026 will take place at:

Conference Aston, Aston St, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Shortlisted entrants will receive one complimentary place fully inclusive of 
Conference Business Programme, Awards Dinner and accommodation at Conference Aston.

Additional places can now be booked:
Conference only: free of charge but must register in advance.
Awards Dinner & 4 star accommodation on site: £275 plus VAT 
Awards Dinner only: £145 plus VAT

The U Dine winners will join us on 22nd - 25th September 2026 for an exclusive three day insight tour into the hidden gems of Turin and its regional produce and cuisine. Plus a visit to one of the area’s leading Universities.