U DINE AWARDS 2027

THURSDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2027

Celebrating the people, teams and ideas shaping university hospitality. The U Dine Awards recognise outstanding achievement across the university hospitality sector. From exceptional food and drink to innovation, service and leadership, the Awards celebrate the people making a real difference.

Guests will come together for a drinks reception, dinner and an evening of awards, entertainment and celebration. From the first arrival to the final award of the night, U Dine is about recognising the people behind the hospitality experiences delivered across university campuses every day.

HOW IT WORKS

1 - ENTER

Submit your entry for one or more of the 2027 categories before the closing date.

2 - JUDGING

Entries are reviewed by our judging panel, with finalists selected in each category.

3 - FINALISTS

Shortlisted finalists are invited to join us at the U Dine Awards.

4 - CELEBRATE

Join fellow university hospitality professionals for an evening celebrating the very best in the sector.

5 - WIN

The winners are announced at the U Dine Awards Dinner on Thursday 21 October 2027.

Shortlisted entrants will receive one complimentary place fully inclusive of 
dinner and accommodation at our U Dine Awards Event.

2027 KEY DATES

Awards categories announced
Monday 19 October 2026

Entries close
Friday 16 April 2027

Finalists announced
Friday 21 May 2027

U Dine Awards Dinner
Thursday 21 October 2027

HAVE YOU GOT A STORY WORTH CELEBRATING?

If your team, colleague or university is delivering something exceptional, we want to hear about it.

More information on entries coming soon!