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MIC
Most Innovative Caterer Award.
IRCG’s prestigious MIC Award is presented to the best rail catering innovator from our members each year at our Annual Dinner.
The trophy is made for beautifully sculpted Bohemian Blue Glass and the title to MIC is highly sought after.
The winner is chosen by the members following presentations, with peer endorsement ensuring that the best innovation wins.
The winners of previous years include:
2023
Switzerland
Elvetino
For their additional revenue
2020
France
NEWREST
self-service Kioks in bistro cars
and QR codes in second class
2014
Finland
AVECRA
For their concept Duetto
2013
Czech Republic
JLV
For their On-line Bistro
2012
Italy
Chef Express
For their pre-order concept Very-in-Box
2011
Austria
e-Express
For their innovation program The Product Pot
2010
Norway
Togservice
For their Taste of Noeway concept
2019
Switzerland
Elvetino
For their events in the trains.
2018
Czech Republic
JLV
For their new retail meal services
2017
Germany
Deutsche Bahn
For their new DB-Lounge concept
2016
Austria
Don Travel
For their project DoNA Catering Iran
2015
Poland
WARS
For their ordering system mWARS
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
As well as supporting innovation we also encourage research and development
After all this is where the new ideas of the future come from!
IRCG has a range of consulting services provided by members and partners. This includes detailed research undertaken across the industry and has led to many different technical and service advancements.
Members can benefit from mentoring services provided by experienced colleagues (including through the Mentoring Program with Onboard Hospitality) and job exchange opportunities between member organisations.
Recently we have also aided university students on masters degree courses understand more about the way the industry works.
If you are interested in how we can help, please get in touch.