One trade. One table. One voice.
We represent the restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels of Gibraltar — bringing the trade together and putting its case to government.
The Gibraltar Catering Association was formed in 2020, when the pandemic closed every catering business on the Rock and more than fifty operators came together to put the industry's case to government. We have kept at it since: meeting the Chief Minister and his ministers, taking a seat on the Government Business Advisory Board, working with the Office of Fair Trading on unfair competition, and pressing the trade's position on licensing, employment and the rising cost of trading. Whatever affects your kitchen, your bar or your dining room, this is where the trade speaks with one voice.
Representation
We put the trade's position to government on licensing, employment, customs and the cost of importing food and drink.
Information
Members get the detail early — rule changes, duty and tariff shifts, and what they mean in practice for a kitchen or a bar.
Common ground
A room where operators who compete every day can agree on the things that affect all of them.
Our vision
To make Gibraltar one of the Mediterranean's most competitive, vibrant and sustainable hospitality destinations — creating employment, attracting investment and strengthening Gibraltar's economy.
Our mission
To be the trusted voice of Gibraltar's hospitality sector — representing our members, influencing policy, supporting business growth and protecting the long-term success of the industry.
As Gibraltar enters a new chapter under the UK–EU Treaty, our industry faces both real opportunity and new challenge. Success depends on hospitality having a strong, united and influential voice in shaping the business environment that follows.
What we will focus on
Seven priorities guide the Association's work over the next two years — each chosen because it affects every business in the trade.
1. Represent our industry
A strong, respected voice in public policy — working closely with HM Government of Gibraltar and ensuring hospitality is consulted on the decisions that affect it.
2. Protect competitiveness
Fair taxation, licensing and regulation, and a close watch on the commercial impact of the UK–EU Treaty, so Gibraltar can compete with neighbouring Spain.
3. Support business growth
More visitors spending more — promoting Gibraltar as a premium food, drink and hospitality destination and backing investment and confidence across the sector.
4. Strengthen our workforce
Better recruitment and workforce mobility, and real routes into hospitality careers, apprenticeships and training to help address labour shortages.
5. Improve the environment
Sensible licensing and planning, and investment in the infrastructure, parking, cleanliness, security and public spaces the trade depends on.
6. Raise industry standards
Excellent food, service and customer experience — supported by training, innovation, collaboration and recognition that celebrates the best of the trade.
7. Support our members
Practical guidance on every legislative and regulatory change, regular briefings, and representation whenever an industry-wide issue arises.
Our focus for the next 12 months
Over the coming year the committee will concentrate on delivering tangible outcomes:
- Monitoring the real-world impact of the UK–EU Treaty.
- Protecting Gibraltar's competitiveness.
- Addressing workforce and recruitment challenges.
- Increasing tourism and visitor spending.
- Supporting improvements to infrastructure and business resilience.
- Strengthening collaboration between Government and industry.
- Growing a strong, representative and engaged membership.