Awards & Recognition

Different Tastes Wins Their Eighth CATIE Award

Jon Riley
'Chef of the Year'
International Catering Chef of the Year-2005 awarded January 2006 in Las Vegas

Different Tastes, Jon Riley has captured Chef of the Year honors. The CATIE winners (Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence) were revealed at the ICA CATIEs' Gala on January 25th 2006 during the catersource® 2006 Educational Conference.

Different Tastes is a thirteen-time finalist and now eight-time winner of the CATIE. Different Tastes is a two-time winner of Catering Magazine's "NATIONAL CATERER OF THE YEAR."

For fair judging, caterers are not allowed to identify themselves, which allows every entry an equal opportunity and consideration. 

Different Tastes named FINALIST as Caterer of the Year

Different Tastes has been named as a finalist for the Event Solutions 2005 Spotlight Award as Caterer of the Year. This award is presented to the caterer whose work in on or off-premise catering is exceptional in all aspects. The judging criteria include the creativity, menu design, innovation vs. budget, food management skills and presentation of events showcased, as well as the candidate’s attention to customer service, ability to control quality and overcome challenges, and his or her ability to work successfully with a team. Voting will be held online from Wednesday, June 1 2005 through midnight on Friday July 15, 2005. Presented in Atlanta, August 25, 2005.
 

Different Tastes named FINALIST as Samaritan of the Year

Different Tastes has been named as a finalist for the Event Solutions 2005 Spotlight Award as Samaritan of the Year. This award is presented to an event professional (individual or company) who has demonstrated exceptional generosity in the donation of time, talent and resources to help those in need. The formal judging criteria include the candidate’s level of caring, impact, donation and time commitment, as well as his or her level of involvement in non-profit organizations and/or events. Voting will be held online from Wednesday, June 1 2005 through midnight on Friday July 15, 2005. Presented in Atlanta, August 25, 2005.
 

Different Tastes Wins Another Two CATIE Awards

Jack Milan, Owner and President
of Different Tastes

Different Tastes is back at it again and has won another two distinguished CATIE (Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence) awards this year  for 'Most Innovative Food Centerpiece or Design' and 'Innovative Mixology' joining the already large CATIE family here at Different Tastes.

Different Taste also received five CATIE awards in 2004. Jack accepted these awards in Sarasota, Florida at the annual conference of the International Caterers Association on behalf of the talented, dedicated, and creative staff of  Different Tastes.

Catie Awards

2006 - Chef of the Year

2005 - Innovative Mixology

2005 - Most Innovative Food Centerpiece or Design

2004 - Best Themed Buffet

2004 - Best Celebration Cake

2004 - Best Catered Event under $10,000

2004 - Best Barbecue or Picnic

2004 - Most Innovative Food Trend

Different Tastes Wins National Caterer of the Year

Different Tastes won the prestigious 2004 National Caterer of the Year from Catering Magazine. The Award was given to a nominated caterer who featured innovative food trends, innovative approaches and concepts, prospered in a challenging economy, made significant charitable contributions, and provided customer service beyond reproach.

Catering Magazine is the only national business-to-business trade magazine dedicated to the professional catering industry.

The bimonthly magazine reaches more than 16,000 owners and managers of on- and off-premise catering companies, food and beverage directors, and catering and banquet managers of hotels, resorts, restaurants, banquets, clubs and institutional facilities.

Sixth Consecutive Catering Company of the Year nomination

The international trade magazine, Event Solutions, nominated Different Tastes for Catering Company of the Year and Samaritan of the Year. This is our sixth consecutive nomination for this worldwide award.