Capital Catering Named Best Middle East Catering Company at World Culinary Awards 2025

Capital Catering, the catering arm of ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been awarded Best Middle East Catering Company at the World Culinary Awards 2025 held in Italy. This prestigious honour underscores the company’s outstanding culinary excellence, innovative service standards, and unwavering commitment to redefining hospitality across the region.

The World Culinary Awards celebrate exceptional achievement across the global culinary industry, with winners selected through votes from professionals, industry experts, and consumers throughout the UAE and GCC. The recognition highlights Capital Catering’s prominent position as a leader in the UAE’s food and beverage sector.

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “Capital Catering+’s recognition as the Best Middle East Catering Company 2025 is the result of a clear strategic vision that has guided the company since its inception. This milestone reflects years of planning, continuous investment in innovation, and an unwavering focus on quality. Capital Catering+ will continue to deliver exceptional catering solutions that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.”

Muzafar El Ariss, Chief Executive Officer of Capital Catering, added: “This award is a proud moment for our team and a testament to our dedication to hospitality excellence. We take great pride in creating memorable culinary experiences, ensuring every dish reflects the highest standards of quality, safety, and creativity. This recognition motivates us to keep setting new benchmarks in the catering industry, both within the UAE and beyond.”

Capital Catering serves a wide range of sectors — including aviation, healthcare, education, energy, corporate, and large-scale events and delivered more than 40 million meals in 2024 across over 100 operational sites in the UAE. The company is also renowned for crafting exceptional social experiences, including Ramadan celebrations, weddings, private events, and VIP occasions.

With expertise that spans traditional Emirati cuisine to globally inspired menus, Capital Catering’s offerings combine authentic flavors with contemporary innovation. Its talented chefs and hospitality professionals ensure every meal reflects the UAE’s rich heritage of generosity and world-class standards of service.

As part of ADNEC Group’s Food and Beverage cluster, Capital Catering continues to advance its leadership through a focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. The company is deeply committed to responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and energy-efficient practices, reflecting ADNEC Group’s wider sustainability strategy.

This latest recognition at the World Culinary Awards reinforces Capital Catering’s position as a premier culinary provider in the Middle East. With a focus on quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, the company remains dedicated to shaping the future of catering and hospitality across the region.