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Joe Plevey
Winner | Cardiff Excellence Awards

Joe Plevey

Company Director at Catertech Services Limited

Cardiff Manufacturing Team of 2-10
  • Director of the Year in Manufacturing
  • Production Director of the Year Award

About Joe

If there's one thing that defines who I am, it's my passion for my family, my people and the business that has been such a huge part of my life — Catertech Services Limited. Catertech isn't just where I work. It's in my blood. Founded by my dad, who has always been my biggest inspiration and my idol, Catertech has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I joined the company at just 15 years old and worked my way up through the business to become a Director. Every step of that journey has taught me the importance of hard work, loyalty, determination and leading by example. Today, I'm incredibly proud to help drive Catertech forward, expanding the business while protecting the family values and reputation my dad worked so hard to establish. For me, success isn't just measured by growth or profit. It's about people. We have an incredible team, including employees who have been with us for over 20 years, and that loyalty means everything to me. I'm passionate about creating opportunities, supporting our team and building a business that everyone involved can be proud of. Above all, my greatest motivation is making my dad proud and continuing the legacy he started. My dad started Catertech. I've dedicated my working life to helping it grow. And my ambition is to ensure its best years are still ahead of us.

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Proudest achievements

  • Without a doubt, one of my proudest achievements is working my way up through Catertech Services Limited, from joining at just 15 years old to becoming a Director of the company my dad founded.
  • My dad has always been my idol, and following in his footsteps, building on his hard work and continuing his legacy means more to me than words can express.
  • I haven't just watched Catertech grow; I've grown alongside it. Every challenge, lesson and success has shaped the person and leader I am today.
  • I'm incredibly proud of the team we have built, with some employees having been with us for over 20 years. That loyalty reflects the family values, respect and commitment at the heart of our business.
  • I'm equally proud of the relationships we've developed with our customers and the reputation we've earned through hard work, reliability and dedication.
  • But above all, my proudest achievement is making my dad proud. He started Catertech and inspired the person I am today. Continuing what he built is both a privilege and a responsibility I will never take for granted.
  • Catertech is in my blood, and helping shape its future while honouring its past will always be one of my greatest achievements.

In Joe's own words

Founded in 1995, we are a Catering Equipment Service company covering South Wales. With over 25 years of experience and our dedicated, professionally qualified engineers, you can ensure you will receive the best level of service. We’re proud that we are a family run business and still strive to deliver the same personal level of service that we have always provided. We continue to invest in our staff and systems to ensure skills, knowledge and service are of the highest standard to meet your needs and expectation

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Joe's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 16 October 2026

  2. People's Choice vote

    Voting has closed

  3. Finalists announced

    Joe was a finalist

  4. Winner

    Joe won Director of the Year in Manufacturing