Capital Catering Secures Second World Culinary Award as Meals Delivered Surge to 51.6 Million

The food service arm of ADNEC Group has been recognised for excellence across the region, while demonstrating remarkable operational growth that reflects the scale and sophistication of its operations across the UAE's most critical sectors.

Recognition at the World Culinary Awards, voted by culinary professionals and industry experts across the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, underscores Capital Catering’s commitment to excellence in hospitality at scale. The company has now secured the accolade for the second consecutive year, a testament to its consistency and refinement in delivering specialised catering solutions across complex environments.

The numbers tell a compelling story of growth and operational mastery. In 2025, Capital Catering delivered 51.6 million meals, a 29 percent increase compared with the previous year. This remarkable expansion speaks not merely to volume, but to the company’s ability to maintain rigorous standards of quality and service whilst scaling operations across diverse sectors.

The breadth of Capital Catering’s portfolio reveals the depth of its expertise. The company provides catering services to hospitals throughout the UAE, supporting critical healthcare operations. It manages airport facilities that sustain airline operations, a role requiring precision timing and logistical finesse. Across the country’s education, energy and defence sectors, Capital Catering delivers specialised hospitality experiences tailored to each environment’s distinct demands and pressures.

Such recognition reflects a broader commitment to elevating the UAE’s catering and hospitality sector. By sustaining high-quality standards whilst serving such diverse and demanding clients, Capital Catering contributes meaningfully to the professionalism and reputation of the industry across the emirates.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The award reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for hospitality excellence and professional service delivery. ADNEC Group, through its food service operations, demonstrates how local enterprises can achieve regional recognition whilst serving essential functions across healthcare, aviation, education and defence.

The sustained growth in meal delivery reflects the emirate’s expanding economic activity and the sophisticated demands of its diverse sectors. Capital Catering’s ability to meet these demands at scale, whilst earning international recognition for quality, speaks to Abu Dhabi’s maturing ecosystem of professional services and its capacity to support complex, high-volume operations across multiple industries.

Source: WAM

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