HCA Chef Showcase awards GMMH duo a silver medal and the newly created Causeway Award
We are proud to share that two members of our catering team impressed the judges at a national cooking competition, earning a silver medal and an award for the best dish of the day.
Amanda Barber and Sosana Sukhan, from our Prestwich site, competed in the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) Chef Showcase, which took place at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show (International Salon Culinaire) at ExCeL London on Monday 30 March 2026.
The pair competed alongside six teams of NHS chefs from across the UK, all showcasing their culinary talents.
The challenge was to cook and present a three-course meal suitable for serving to patients in a hospital, meeting certain nutritional guidelines, costing £8 or less, within just one hour.
Dishes were judged by chef from across the hospitality industry.
Amanda and Sosana were awarded a silver medal and also picked up the newly created ‘Causeway Award’ for the best dish of the day. The award is named in memory of past winner Darren Taggart from Northern Ireland, who was a past Best-in-Class winner.
Michael Jones, Catering Operations Manager, said:
"Amanda and Sosana have certainly done themselves, and the Trust, proud with their efforts at such a fantastic event at ExCeL London, competing against some of the best healthcare chefs in the country. This follows their success in the NHS Chef of the Year competition in 2025, where they achieved an impressive third place overall.”
Congratulations Amanda and Sosana!
Karolina Morawiec shortlisted for Chef of the Year at the Public Sector Catering Awards
We would also like to congratulate Karolina Morawiec, Head Chef - Development Team, who was shortlisted for the Chef of the Year Award at the Public Sector Catering Awards 2026.
This achievement was celebrated at an awards ceremony held at the Hilton London Metropole on Thursday 9 April 2026, recognising the hard work and dedication of caterers working across the public sector.
Reflecting on her shortlisting, Karolina, shared:
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Everyone is doing amazing work providing high-quality services every day, and it was absolute privilege and pleasure to be shortlisted and to represent GMMH.”
