The event, which was compered by comedian Russel Kane, was attended by senior team members and directors. A charity raffle that was held on the night raised £5,360 for industry charity Hospitality Action.

Coral Rose, managing director of the Country Range Group, said: “It’s definitely been a difficult 18 months for our members, staff and suppliers so to reunite together in a venue as stunning as the Barbican Conservatory was a fitting celebration of everyone’s hard work and success. It was fantastic to see so many friendly faces again and a huge congratulations must go to all those who picked up awards on the night.”  

The 2021 Member Award Winners were as follows: 

- Best Branded Supporter – Creed Foodservice 

- Best Own Brand Supporter – Birchall Foodservice 

- Best Digital Activation – Turner Price 

- Group Member of the Year – Turner Price 

The 2021 Supplier Award Winners were as follows:  

- Marketing Excellence – Unilever Food Solutions 

- Business Relationship – Premier Foods 

- Service Performance – D’Arta 

- Insight Data Champion – Nestle Professional 

- Own Brand Supplier of the Year – Rich Sauces 

- Frozen Supplier of the Year – Lamb Weston  

- Branded Supplier of the Year – Unilever Food Solutions 

Ton Christiaanse, external chairman at the Country Range Group, added: “I’m delighted to be part of such a successful organisation with a great reputation and look forward to further growth as we enter our 30th anniversary year in 2022. The event was a fantastic celebration of everyone’s successes during an extremely tough year for the foodservice sector so a huge congratulations to all who won awards.”