Horecava Awards
Intro
Why participate
- Greater visibility & brand awareness
Showcase your innovation with accelerated rollout and/or a significant boost to sales. - Expansion of your network
Connect with major buyers, decision-makers, and investors in the foodservice and hospitality industry. - Online and offline exposure
Present your innovation in national media, be featured on our channels, and get a prominent spot at the trade show.
Registration is open
Registration for the Horecava Awards 2026 is now open! Participation is open to all manufacturers, developers, suppliers, partnerships, and other organizations that supply or will supply products or concepts to the Dutch hospitality and food service industry.
➡️ Participate in the Horecava Awards 2026 as EXHIBITOR!
➡️ Participate in the Horecava Awards 2026 as NON-EXHIBITOR!
Horecava Awards brochure
Information, conditions and criteriafor particpation:
➡️ Download brochure in Dutch
➡️ Download brochure in English
Important dates
17 October 2025 Registration deadline
11 November 2025 Food & Beverage Tastingday
27 November 2025 Jury day for selected candidates
2 December 2025 Announcement of nominations
12 January 2026 Awards handed out during the official opening of Horecava 2026
Prizes to be won
Join names such as Vegan Visboer, SNACKWITHBENEFITS, Albron, Uhhmami, Redefine Meat, and Karma Kebab—winners who, thanks to their participation, are making significant strides in brand awareness and market share. Since 2001, these awards have been a leading recognition within the foodservice industry.
Have you come up with something that will change the food service industry forever? Put your innovation on the map at Horecava! These prizes are to be won:
Horecava Innovation Award
The Horecava Innovation Award goes to the innovation with the greatest impact on quality, efficiency, and business operations. This innovation ensures lasting improvement in product quality, service, process efficiency, and business optimization, and is applicable to multiple market segments within the industry.
Horecava Sustainability Award
The Horecava Sustainability Award is presented to the innovation that best demonstrates a sustainable, future-oriented vision. This innovation gives the sector a positive boost, offers a healthy return on investment, and is produced with respect for people, animals, and the planet.
Horecava Public Award
The Horecava Public Award is given to the innovation that most convinces the public of its positive impact on the food service industry. The winner is chosen from a total of eight nominees. Collect votes and convince the public of your idea!
“We haven't been sitting still since winning the award a week ago. We've been receiving lots of calls from the press with questions about our products and have already seen many publications.”
Simon Visscher -
Vegan Visboer (Winner Horecava Innovation Award 2025)
“The Horecava Awards were a game changer for us. We won two awards, which not only gave a huge boost to our brand awareness and confidence in our brand, but also to ourselves as entrepreneurs. Thanks to that recognition, we attended Horecava 2025 with even more courage, energy, and pride. It was the starting point for a year full of impact and growth.”
Margje Pijpker & Renco Schipper - SNACKWITHBENEFITS (Winner Horecava Sustainability Award 2025 & Horecava Public Award 2025)
''Participating in the Horecava Innovation Award truly opens doors and elevates you to the next level. Instead of having to call companies as a start-up without them being familiar with you and your product, you are now in the spotlight.''
Dirk Taselaar - Lacoly (Winner Horecava Innovation Award 2023)
Juryleden Horecava Awards
Puck Wilbers
Managing partner CONTRAST
Puck Kerkhoven
Culinary Journalist Redfox Media
Frank Lindner
Campaign Leader Foodwatch Nederland
Ellekari Klaasse
Circular Business Strategist
Chris Cramer
Managing Director Cramer Consultancy & Events
Ronald van den Noord
Business coach Taco Mundo
Hans van Triest
Director Kasteel Kerckebosch
Uwe Reimer
Director Sales Hoshizaki Europe
Marjon Prummel
Managing Director Misset Horeca
Fjalar Goud
Managing partner Collins Barsystems
Maarten van Hussen
Hospitality Consultant CONTRAST
Gerben van der Molen
Interior Architect Stars Design
Mieke Verduijn
CEO Peakz Padel
Iris Kranenburg
Managing Director Entree Magazine
Luuk Scholte
Commercial Director Hypsos
Hugo Maat
Manager KHN Inkoop
Patrick Brand
Founder Guest & Co
Colin Westerwoudt
Managing partner TIPPR
Marissa Gubler
Head of Digital Product Development KLM