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28th April 2023

U Dine reveals awards shortlist

Written by: Edward Waddell
A joint initiative between Inside Foodservice and University Hospitality Seminars (UHS), The U Dine Awards were established to celebrate and recognise excellence in the university hospitality sector.

The U Dine Awards 2023 will be presented at a networking event and dinner, with the winners embarking on a European Food Study Tour in 2023.

Paul Martin, director of Inside Foodservice, commented: “This year over 50 outstanding nominations were received, with new categories capturing the imagination of Universities.”

A record number of entries to the U Dine Awards has ‘delighted’ both the organisers and sponsors.

David McKown, director of University Hospitality Seminars, added: “With endorsement from the Institute of Hospitality, the awards are now established as the pinnacle of recognition for excellence across the sector.”

The shortlisted finalists include:

University Hotel Award

  • Wivenhoe House - University of Essex 
  • Edgbaston Park Hotel - University of Birmingham 
  • Orchard Hotel - University of Nottingham 

University Bar Award

  • Roehampton University 
  • Royal Holloway - University of London 
  • Leeds University Union - University of Leeds 

Café Concept Award

  • University College London
  • University of Edinburgh 
  • Cardiff University 
  • Loughborough University 

On-Trend Food Award

  • University of Hertfordshire
  • Coventry University 
  • King’s College, London 
  • University of the Arts London 

Social Dining Menu Award

  • Queen Mary University of London 
  • Loughborough University 
  • University of Nottingham
  • Manchester Metropolitan University 

 

Plant Based Menu Award

  • Manchester Metropolitan University 
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Leicester 
  • University College London 

Campus Hospitality Award

  • Staffordshire University 
  • Liverpool Hope University 
  • University of Warwick 

Marketing Campaign Award

  • University of Birmingham 
  • University of Leicester 
  • University of Sheffield 
  • City University of London 

Sustainability Award

  • University of Sussex
  • University of Chester
  • University of Glasgow  
  • University of Bath 

The awards will take place on Tuesday 20th June will be preceded by an afternoon seminar of insights, innovation and networking.