OCS’s Goodness Initiative Shortlisted for Prestigious Cateys Award 

The Cateys, the most prestigious awards in the hospitality industry, have announced their shortlist for this year’s awards. The awards, held in collaboration with P&O Cruises, acknowledge outstanding performers, inspiring brands, and top achievers within the sector, as determined by industry professionals. 

Among those shortlisted is OCS, a leading global facilities management business. Their catering brand, Angel Hill’s Goodness initiative, has been nominated in the Health and Nutrition Award category. 

The Goodness initiative was born from a need to communicate the value of proper nutrition, debunk food fads, and reintroduce fun into healthy eating. Their team of chefs and nutritionists passionately crafted pathways to bring diverse, nutrient-dense meals to teams. In 2023, they bolstered the initiative with customised and cost-conscious approaches in both the public and private sectors. Through strategic investments, they empowered on-site catering managers with resources to provide nutritious meals to teams nationwide. 

The initiative comprises various forms of activation material and events aimed at introducing “more of the good stuff” into eating. The team carried out local pop-ups on customer sites, including schools and hospitals, where they engaged in complimentary ‘Goodness Lessons’ for students. These lessons communicated how foods can aid students in their learning and processing. In hospitals, the team engaged in complimentary ‘Coffee & Chat Sessions’, taking the familiar format of a coffee chat to create an engaging, conversational setting for healthcare residents. This provided insight into evidence-based information to empower residents on the benefits of proper nutrition. 

Apart from the events and pop-ups carried out by the teams, their Goodness initiative also aimed to tackle a more climate-conscious food service delivery by providing “reduced-carbon recipes”. These recipes, where possible, use 20% less meat, substituting with lentils and pulses instead. This approach does not entirely isolate the large percentage of the population that still eats meat, but slightly alters the recipe to use less of it. 

The winners will be announced on the 2nd of July at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Congratulations to all the nominees!