--- title: Programmed wins National Industrial Caterer of the Year at 2025 Hostplus Awards description: Plating up even more success! 🏆 image: https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Growth%20Success%20Stories/Copy%20of%20ci%20prev%20blog.png --- [![PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png?width=300&height=107&name=PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png "PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) ![Programmed wins National Industrial Caterer of the Year at 2025 Hostplus Awards](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Growth%20Success%20Stories/Copy%20of%20ci%20prev%20blog.png) # *Oct 29, 2025, 10:44:12 AM | [Growth & Success Stories](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/tag/growth-success-stories)* Programmed wins National Industrial Caterer of the Year at 2025 Hostplus Awards Plating up even more success! 🏆 Programmed has been named Australia’s Industrial Caterer of the Year at the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus National Awards for Excellence, held last night in Sydney, marking an extraordinary milestone for the team following consecutive wins at state level. After being recognised as the 2024 WA Winner and National Runner-Up, Programmed’s Culinary Team has now claimed the 2025  top national honour, solidifying its reputation as one of Australia’s leading names in industrial catering.   ![WA Team at Hostplus Award 1](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WA%20Team%20at%20Hostplus%20Award%201.jpg?width=600&height=602&name=WA%20Team%20at%20Hostplus%20Award%201.jpg)*The team includes Amanda Pickering, Waffe el jazzar, Linda Hitchmough, Cheryl prentice, and Alana Elliott * Celebrating Culinary Excellence The award follows Programmed’s back-to-back success at the WA Hostplus Awards for Excellence, where the team representing 29Metals’ Golden Grove Village was once again named 2025 WA Industrial Caterer of the Year before advancing to take out the national title. John Pirie, Head of Facilities Management – WA & Resources, said the recognition reflects the talent, innovation and heart that define Programmed’s approach to food and hospitality in remote environments. “This national win affirms our position as a serious force in the industrial catering space. In just a few years, our team has carved out a reputation for quality, creativity and genuine care, all while delivering exceptional dining experiences in challenging, remote conditions.” The People Behind the Plate Led by Culinary Community Manager Amanda Pickering and Executive Chef Waffe El Jazzar, the Programmed team has redefined what industrial catering can look like, blending nutrition, comfort and creativity through daily menus, themed events and seasonal activations that bring communities together.   ## More Recent Posts #### [![Programmed Energy & Resources secures key contract with Gold Fields](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/E%20and%20R/gold%20fields%20er%20blog.png) *Aug 10, 2026, 4:17:28 PM | From Our Leaders* Programmed Energy & Resources secures key contract with Gold Fields](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/programmed-energy-resources-secures-key-contract-with-gold-fields) #### [![Programmed Town Hall - Full event recording](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/CEO%20and%20ELT/town%20hall%20recording%20blog.png) *Aug 10, 2026, 1:10:00 PM | From Our Leaders* Programmed Town Hall - Full event recording](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/programmed-town-hall-full-event-recording) #### [![Learning & Development Calendar: August - October 2026](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Learning%20and%20Development/aug%20oct%2026%20blog%20post.png) *Aug 5, 2026, 1:30:51 PM | Learning & Development* Learning & Development Calendar: August - October 2026](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/learning-development-calendar-august-october-2026) [Return Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) [![RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150.png?width=500&height=178&name=RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150.png "RGB-Endt-Horz-Rev-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/)   Level 32 Tower 2, 727 Collins Street, Collins Square, Melbourne, Victoria 3008 [tel:](tel:)   - Programmed Australia - [About](https://programmed.com.au/about/our-company/) - [Our Services](https://programmed.com.au/services/) - [Our Locations](https://programmed.com.au/australia/) - [Latest News](https://programmed.com.au/news-insights/) - [Search Jobs](https://www.jobs.programmed.com.au/jobs/) © Programmed. 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