Awards & Events
The latest news and updates on industry awards and events, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Aug- 2025 -14 August
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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Oct- 2024 -28 October
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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Jan- 2024 -5 January
Culinary Association of Wales launches Green Chef Challenge
The Culinary Association of Wales has launched the Green Chef Challenge, a brand new competition to find the best green chef team in the UK. The final of the Green Chef Challenge, sponsored by Compass Cymru, will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC), which will take place…
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Mar- 2023 -13 March
Thornbury Castle receives Three AA Rosette status
Thornbury Castle Hotel and Restaurant, part of the Relais and Chateaux collection, has been awarded a Three AA Rosette. It is the only Tudor castle in England to house a hotel. The rosettes celebrate successful cooking and Three Rosette status is given to “outstanding restaurants” that achieve standards that demand…
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2 March
Ben Wilkinson receives the three AA Rosettes
Head chef Ben Wilkinson at The Pass, located within South Lodge Hotel in Sussex, has been awarded three AA Rosettes by The AA Hospitality Awards. The accolade is given to the best restaurants that meet standards that require recognition far beyond their local community. Wilkinson joined The Pass in August…
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2 March
One Devonshire Gardens restaurant awarded 3 AA Rosettes
The restaurant at One Devonshire Gardens by hotel Du Vin in Glasgow has recently been awarded 3 AA Rosettes. It is the only establishment in Scotland to be recognised in the February 2023 AA Rosette Awards announcement, and one of only 14 accredited with 3 AA Rosettes nationwide. Curated by…
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Feb- 2023 -3 February
Over 400 hospitality scholarships awarded by HIT Scotland
Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has awarded 414 scholarships to those studying or working in the hospitality industry. The scholarships were awarded at the annual HIT Talent Conference, which took place in Glasgow at the Voco Grand Central Hotel. Recipients ranged from those just beginning their careers to senior managers.…
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Nov- 2022 -8 November
ScotHot to return to Glasgow in March 2023
Scotland’s showcase for food, drink and hospitality, ScotHot, is set to return to Sec Glasgow for 8 and 9 March 2023, following a four-year hiatus caused by Covid-19. It is reported that the event is geared towards professionals in the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries, and will offer…
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Jul- 2022 -27 July
Bord Bia launches sustainable BBQ campaign
Irish Food Board, Bord Bia, and Irish Beef have announced a partnership with two London chefs who are said to be advocates of sustainably produced beef and cooking over live fire. The partnership is part of their annual BBQ campaign. Nick Fitzgerald of Tacos Padre, based in Borough Market, and…
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25 July
The White Cross named Great Pub Awards finalist
The White Cross in Lancaster has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Best Young Pub Chef’ and ‘Pub of the Year Award’ at the Great British Pub Awards 2022. The White Cross is set within a refurbished cotton mill warehouse, which was transformed into a pub in the early…
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