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F&B@Sea Awards

Celebrating the Crème de la Crème

F&B@Sea Awards
Open to all attendees

Date
08 Apr 2027

Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
The Main Stage

F&B@Sea Awards

Celebrating the Crème de la Crème

F&B@Sea Awards
Open to all attendees

Date
08 Apr 2027

Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
The Main Stage

Applauding F&B Artistry at Sea

The F&B@Sea Awards celebrate excellence across the diverse spectrum of the cruise industry. Whether you're pushing boundaries with cutting-edge F&B concepts, creating those pinch-me guest experiences that turn first-timers into cruise addicts, or mastering the art of flawless operations behind the scenes – this is where excellence in F&B gets the spotlight it deserves! 

Sponsored by: Rémy Cointreau

Cruise Line Awards

This award celebrates the cruise line that delivers excellence through diverse, exceptional beverages and outstanding service that enhances the onboard experience. It honours commitment to high-quality drinks, innovative bar concepts, impeccable service, and memorable guest experiences.

This award honours the dining establishment that sets the benchmark for culinary excellence and ambiance at sea. It celebrates outstanding cuisine, attentive service, and captivating atmosphere that creates unforgettable dining experiences for passengers.

This award recognises cruise lines excelling in eco-friendly foodservice practices, sustainable sourcing, and environmental responsibility. It celebrates programmes prioritising sustainability in F&B preparation and service while making positive environmental impact.

Celebrating rising cruise leaders who exemplify culinary/beverage innovation, artistry & leadership. Whether corporate or onboard, honourees show exceptional promise, creativity & commitment to elevating F&B experiences at sea.

Recognising women making meaningful impact in cruise F&B through creativity, dedication & commitment to improving operations/guest experiences. Celebrates leaders advancing industry via innovation, collaboration & excellence.

Celebrating VP/C-Suite leaders with visionary thinking, strategic excellence, and courage to challenge conventions. These trailblazers drive transformation, inspire teams, and lead culinary innovation in cruise sector.

Supplier Awards

Celebrates a groundbreaking food product that has been launched within the last three years and has redefined the cruise dining experience. This award honours products that demonstrate exceptional quality, originality, and guest appeal, showcasing creativity and innovation in food offerings.

Recognises an exceptional beverage product launched within the last 3 years that has transformed the cruise experience through outstanding quality, originality & guest appeal. Celebrates creativity and innovation, highlighting products that enhance onboard drink offerings & elevate guest experience.

This award celebrates suppliers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability and innovation in food and beverage products, technology, or operations within the cruise industry. It honours those who lead the way in eco-friendly practices while enhancing the onboard guest experience.

This award honours groundbreaking technology or equipment solutions that transform F&B operations and guest experiences within the cruise industry. It celebrates innovations that drive efficiency, enhance service quality, and elevate the onboard dining and beverage experience.

This award celebrates a groundbreaking food, beverage, or technology product that stands out as the most innovative & impactful at the show. This award recognises a breakthrough product that demonstrates exceptional creativity, originality & potential to transform the cruise F&B industry.

Download The Guide

Entry Criteria & Instructions

Your step-by-step guide to entering the F&B@Sea Awards. Explore the full list of categories, criteria, formats and supporting materials, and learn how to prepare a clear, compelling submission that showcases your F&B innovation and excellence.

The 2026 Judges

Our judging panel is comprised of independent global, experts, each chosen for their knowledge, objectivity and credibility.

Michelle Fee

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Cruise Planners

Victor Gielisse, CMC

Principal Food & Beverage Consultant

CIA Consulting Group

Jesse Jackson III CMB

Lecturing Instructor

The Culinary Institute of America 

Eddie Ledesma-Porter

Chief Food Officer, Sommelier

J.PEAL Hospitality

Natalia Levey

Founder, Author, Speaker

Hi Hospitality Group; James Beard Foundation Women's Leadership Fellow

Ryan Manning

Corporate Executive Chef - Impact Team

Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Nancy Radlauer

Bailli & U.S. Chaine Ambassador

La Chaine des Rotisseurs

Bret Thorn

Sr. Food & Beverage Editor

Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Rick Welch

RMW Global Consulting

President, Seatrade Cruise Ambassador

Rainer Zinngrebe

Chef, Author, Founder

HKB Designs

Awards FAQs

Any individual, team or organisation within the restaurant, hotel and cruise industry are eligible to enter.

Download this step-by-step guide to entering the F&B@Sea Awards

You can attend the awards on 16 April by registering for an F&B@Sea ticket. See your options here.

If you were a 2025 winner, your entry will not be considered if you re-enter for the same category. However, we'd love to receive your entry for any different categories! 

There is no cost to enter.

Entries for the 2026 awards will be opening in November, with a submission deadline of 22 February.

The eligibility window for the awards is March 1, 2025 - February 31, 2026

The awards ceremony will be held during F&B@Sea on 16 April 2026 at Mana Wynwood. 

If you encounter any problems with your submission, please email events@seatradecruise.com for assistance, and our team will be happy to help.

The entry deadline is Sunday 22 February 2026.