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.