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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Jul- 2019 -30 July
Deliveroo announces finalists for restaurant makeover competition
Deliveroo has announced the six finalists in its restaurant makeover competition, with the winner receiving a £25,000 renovation. The six finalists are: Amigos Mexican Kitchen, Sheffield: Open since 2010 and run by Khalid Wani and his business partner, Amigos is an award-winning restaurant that specialises in halal Mexican street food. …
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12 July
Quintessential Brands wins Gin Producer of the Year
Quintessential Brands Group, the producer and owner of G and J Distillers, the world’s oldest continuous gin distillery, has been recognised as the best gin distiller in the world for the fourth time in the last five years. The company acquired the distillery in 2011, and has overseen a transformation…
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10 July
Romain Bourger named UK Sommelier of the Year
The Vineyard Hotel’s Romain Bourger has been UK Sommelier of the Year 2019 at an event which took place at The Savoy on 8 July. Bourger has previously won Young Sommelier of the Year 2016 and Moet UK Sommelier of the Year 2017. He leads the six person strong team…
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8 July
Sodexo wins Inclusive Culture award at enei awards
Global services provider Sodexo has won the Inclusive Culture award, at the 2019 Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) awards. The judges looked for an inclusive culture which focuses on training, communications, employee engagement, agile working, working families, and work-life balance. Sodexo had to demonstrate commitment from all levels…
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5 July
Army chef receives highest award in the Royal Logistic Corps
Army chef Simon Griffiths has been awarded the highest trade honour in the Royal Logistic Corps as Conductor, in a ceremony in Hampshire with the Duke of Gloucester the guest of honour. He is one of five Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Senior Soldiers to have been granted the position of…
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Jun- 2019 -27 June
Sky Garden’s Fenchurch restaurant awarded two AA rosettes
Fenchurch Restaurant, the refined dining venue operated by hospitality group Rhubarb within Sky Garden, has been awarded two AA Rosettes as part of the AA culinary excellence scheme. Located on level 37, the destination restaurant offers fine dining menus using the seasonal ingredients with views of the capital. George Farrugia…
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21 June
Cameron Attfield crowned Diageo Reserve World Class GB
Cameron Attfield of Disrepute, London was crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2019 at this year’s GB finale which took place at Taste of London on Thursday 20 June. The final kicked off on Tuesday with ice breakers and informal challenges amongst the competitors to build this…
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21 June
Kate Silverton to host AA Hospitality Awards 2019
The AA has announced that journalist and TV presenter, Kate Silverton, will be the host of the 22nd annual AA Hospitality Awards on Monday 23rd September 2019, at the Grosvenor House hotel in London. Recognising the excellence of hotels, restaurants and their teams across the UK, the awards is considered…
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18 June
Toque d’Or 2019 winners announced
Nestlé Professional has announced University College Birmingham and apprentice Drew Dawson from five-star hotel and members’ club, The Ned as the winners of the Toque d’Or 2019 competition. It is the fifth time University College Birmingham has won the college accolade since 2010, most recently picking up the title…
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13 June
MBE awarded to Bidfood director
Dr Andrew Kemp, group sales and marketing director at food wholesaler Bidfood, has been awarded an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list, announced on 8 June. Kemp has been in the industry for over 40 years, and has used his platform to work alongside industry bodies and charities, and…
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