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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Jun- 2019 -11 June
Lancashire’s Moor Hall named UK’s best restaurant
The Moor Hall restaurant in Lancashire has topped a list of 100 at this year’s National Restaurant Awards. Opening in 2016 by chef Mark Birchall, the restaurant with rooms holds two Michelin stars and five AA Rosettes. It was the only non-London restaurant to come in the top five spot…
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7 June
Le Cordon Bleu to host first summer festival
On Saturday 29 June, culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London will be hosting its first ever summer festival to give attendees a taste of the range of culinary skills, techniques and knowledge it has to offer. Throughout the day, there will be food demonstrations from well known chefs as well…
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5 June
Royal Victoria Hotel awarded AA rosette following £1m revamp
The Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis has been presented with an AA Rosette just six months after the property completed a £1m refurbishment. Led by head chef Aron Davies, the venue’s Padarn Brasserie and Eryri Bar and Lounge were commended for producing “distinctive dishes” using local ingredients, supporting farms and…
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3 June
First Andrew Fairlie award won by Prince Charles’ country house
The first award for hospitality excellence created in honour of legendary Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has been won by Dumfries House, the 18th Century Ayrshire country mansion and estate rescued and redeveloped by Prince Charles. Fairlie, who died in January after a long battle with a brain tumour, was Scotland’s…
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Apr- 2019 -9 April
Rainer Sarrazin crowned winner of European Chef’s Cup in London
Rainer Sarrazin has been named Best European Chef for 2019 by Aramark, following his performance in the European Chef’s Cup, the prestigious international competition held each year by Aramark, one of the world’s leading catering companies. The competition saw seven professional chefs from across Europe go head to head in…
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1 April
London in the Sky launches naked breakfast for charity
Aerial dining experience group, London in the Sky is to raise money for charities, CoppaFeel and Movember, by hosting a naked breakfast. The naked lunch will take place 100ft in the air, with diners given an aerial view of the O2 Arena. Those wishing to take part have until 3…
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Mar- 2019 -27 March
London chefs compete in charity cook-off
London’s chefs are set to compete for ‘dish of the night’ in aid of charity at a new event named, Meat vs Fish vs Veg. Meat vs Fish vs Veg will be a one night only event open to all, with all money raised to be donated to Hospitality Action.…
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22 March
S.Pellegrino launches fourth edition of Young Chef competition
Mineral water brand S.Pellegrino has announced the return of S.Pellegrino Young Chef, a global culinary competition that aims to facilitate access to the gastronomy community, and enable young talents to demonstrate their personal belief. Applications for this edition of S.Pellegrino Young Chef will open from February 2019 and, for the…
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12 March
Ei Group achieve Investors in People Gold Award
Pub operator, Ei Group, has achieved the Investors in People Gold Award, which is given to organisations who “demonstrate excellence in developing and supporting their employees”. Following a re-assessment process, the pub group now joins a small list of accredited organisations across the UK that have achieved the gold standard.…
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7 March
Former HIX group head chef Ronnie Murray joins Camm & Hooper
Ronnie Murray has joined London-based events company Camm and Hooper as its new group executive head chef. Murray, who previously spent seven years as group head chef of HIX Restaurants, will create new menus for all six of Camm and Hooper’s London venues whilst heading up a team of 20…
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