Cathay Dining wins 'Airline Caterer of the Year - Asia' at the 2026 PAX Readership Awards

Showcasing Cathay Dining’s operational excellence and commitment to elevating the inflight dining experience for its customers

Cathay Dining is proud to have been named “Airline Caterer of the Year – Asia” at the 2026 PAX Readership Awards. This recognition underscores Cathay Dining’s prominent position in Asia and further strengthens its status as a leading aviation caterer in Hong Kong.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Group, Cathay Dining plays a vital role in supporting the Group and other airlines flying to and from Hong Kong. Cathay Dining consistently delivers reliable, high-quality inflight dining solutions built on a foundation of best-in-class safety standards, operational excellence and a true craftsmanship approach to food.

This unwavering pursuit of excellence was recently demonstrated when the Cathay Dining team achieved a new historic operational milestone. On 14 February 2026, the team successfully produced and uplifted over 100,000 meals, setting a new single-day record while seamlessly managing peak travel demand and maintaining the highest standards of culinary quality.

Cathay Dining Chief Executive Officer Pierre Bastjaens said: “We are honoured to receive this prestigious accolade, which recognises the hard work and professionalism of our teams across Cathay Dining. From our craftsmanship approach to food to our best-in-class safety standards, this accolade motivates us to continue striving for excellence. We sincerely thank the Cathay Group and our airline partners for their continued support and remain firmly focused on our vision of becoming the world's most valued inflight dining partner.”

Cathay Dining Chief Operating Officer Michael Winner added: “To win this award shortly after a historic operational milestone is an incredible achievement. It highlights our robust operational excellence and our ability to deliver consistently reliable service. It is a true reflection of our teams' dedication to executing complex logistics flawlessly, ensuring every meal meets our exacting quality standards before it takes to the skies.”

Looking ahead, Cathay Dining remains committed to exploring advanced culinary technologies, sustainable practices and facility enhancements, contributing to Hong Kong’s status as a world-leading international aviation hub.

For more information about Cathay Dining, please visit www.cathaydining.com.

About Cathay Dining
Cathay Dining, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Group, is a leading catering provider offering high-quality international cuisine. Our vision is to be the most valued inflight dining partner in the world. We strive for uncompromising quality, excellence and innovation to elevate the inflight dining experience for passengers. Cathay Dining operates the principal aviation catering business in Hong Kong, and is committed to innovation, quality and sustainability in all aspects of its operations.