Foodservice Cateys 🏆

NEMI Teas named Supplier Excellence Winner at the Cateys 🏆✨

We are beyond thrilled to share some incredible news with our community: NEMI Teas has officially won the Supplier Excellence Award at the Foodservice Cateys 2026!

Standing alongside the very best across the UK hospitality and food service sectors at last Friday’s ceremony was an absolute honour. Taking home this award is a momentous milestone for our entire team—and a powerful validation from industry leaders that commercial quality, environmental sustainability, and deep social impact can go hand in hand.

Validation for Quality, Sustainability, and Impact

When we set out on our journey, our goal was simple yet ambitious: to brew exceptional organic, plastic-free specialty teas while creating meaningful, paid employment pathways for refugees in the UK.

Winning the Supplier Excellence Award at the Cateys demonstrates that impact-led businesses can deliver at scale for the most demanding food service operations in the country without compromising on standard or values.

"This recognition proves that you never have to choose between exceptional quality and doing good. It is a win for our team, our community partners, and every refugee trainee who builds skills and confidence through our programmes."

Driven by Incredible Partnerships

This award belongs just as much to our forward-thinking contract catering partners. Their commitment to putting NEMI Teas on their counters, in corporate offices, and across public venues enables us to scale our impact every single day.

A massive thank you to our partners for believing in our mission:

  • BaxterStorey

  • Compass Group UK & Ireland

  • Foodbuy Group

  • Sodexo

  • ISS A/S

  • Thomas Franks Ltd

  • Genuine Dining

  • Houston & Hawkes

  • Lexington Catering

  • Gather + Gather

  • Vacherin

  • CH&CO

  • Bennett Hay Ltd

  • Seasoned

  • Fika Catering

Looking Ahead

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Caterer, the distinguished panel of judges, and the wider hospitality community for championing our work. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who drinks, serves, and supports NEMI Teas—this award is for all of you.

Here’s to brewing even greater impact together! ☕⚡

Pranav Chopra