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.

Mar- 2020 -

13 March

Casual Dining Show postponed until July over coronavirus fears

Following increasing concern about the developing coronavirus situation, Casual Dining organiser Diversified Communications UK has announced it has consulted with the industry and decided to postpone the event to 14-15 July 2020, at ExCeL London. Chris Brazier, group event director of diversified communications UK, said: “Casual Dining is the single…
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Feb- 2020 -

17 February

Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers

Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!, London Union, Loungers, Carluccio’s, Byron, Flat Iron, Imbiba, Pizza Pilgrims, Wahaca, Dishoom, Busaba, Yard & Coop, and Hippo Inns to its lineup of over 65 keynote speakers. The event, which…
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Jan- 2020 -

28 January

The Cod’s Scallops named UK’s ‘best’ fish and chip shop

The Cod’s Scallops in Wollaton, Nottingham, has been named as the ‘Fish and Chip Shop of the Year’ at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2020. Owned by John Molnar and wife Helen, The Cods’ Scallops beat off competition from nine other shortlisted finalists to be crowned the UK’s “best…
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Dec- 2019 -

17 December

Burley Manor’s Mediterranean restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes

Burley Manor’s Mediterranean inspired restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes. The prestigious accolades were given following a visit earlier this year by the AA inspectors, who were said to be impressed by executive head chef Ben Johnson’s “innovative” dishes and “exciting flavours”. Over the past year the restaurant has…
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Nov- 2019 -

7 November

Wiltshire pub named ‘most eco-friendly’ food business

The Wheatsheaf has been named as ‘Business of the Year’ at the SRA’s annual Food Made Good awards, which aim to honour Britain’s environmentally friendly businesses amongst the hospitality sector. The Berkshire pub was recognised as a leader in sustainable hospitality, having achieved the highest score in the Food Made…
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Oct- 2019 -

3 October

New head chef brings award nomination to Cornish hotel restaurant

Newly appointed head chef Oliver Pierrepoint has settled into his role at the luxury hotel restaurant Driftwood in Cornwall by being nominated for an industry award. The seaside boutique hotel appointed Pierrepont last month, who brought his “wealth” of experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in London and the Home Counties. Pierrepoint’s…
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Sep- 2019 -

24 September

The Lawns receives triple AA Rosettes for ‘culinary excellence’

The Lawns restaurant at Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa, on the Wirral, has been awarded three AA-Rosettes in recognition of the quality of its food and fine dining experience. Described as having the “full culinary package”, the team at The Lawns restaurant were presented with the sought-after accolade at the…
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9 September

M Restaurants reveals winner of Young Chef of the Year competition 2019

M Restaurants has revealed the overall winner of the 2019 Young Chef of the Year competition at a winner’s dinner held at M Victoria Street. From 16 finalists, Matthew Hurry from Laurent Café Royal claimed pole position after being awarded the most points from paying customers and guest judges at…
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5 September

St Andrews Bar & Grill wins second AA-rosette

St Andrews Bar and Grill at Fairmont St. Andrews – the five-star luxury golf resort in Scotland – has just been awarded a second AA Rosette for its “culinary excellence”. The restaurant, set upon a clifftop with panoramic views over St Andrews Bay, is known for its steak and seafood…
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Aug- 2019 -

5 August

The Newmarket Gin awarded a 1-star Great Taste award

Great Taste, an accreditation scheme for fine food and drink, has announced the winners of its 2019 awards event. Out of 12,772 products sent in from over 100 different countries, The Newmarket Gin from Newmarket, Suffolk was awarded a 1-star Great Taste award, which means judges dubbed it a drink…
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