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- 2019 -

6 March

Foodservice experts gather to discuss fatberg

Catering industry experts from across the UK are gathering in London next week to discuss the growing menace of fatbergs in the UK’s sewerage system, and agree a plan to tackle them. It’s the first time that representatives from foodservice outlets, water companies, sustainability organisations and biofuel companies have joined…
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6 March

Star Pubs & Bars announces ‘Best Food’ pub

The achievements of Star Pubs and Bars licensees from were celebrated at the operator’s annual awards ceremony last night. North east multiple pub operator Howard Egglestone took home the ‘Best Food Award’ for his Tomahawk pub in Newcastle. The judges noted the “incredible” variety of food on offer at the…
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Feb- 2019 -

28 February

IFE 2019 ambassadors unveiled

To celebrate its 21st edition, The International Food and Drink Event (IFE) 2019 has announced it is collaborating with six industry experts. The ‘ambassadors’ will work with organiser, Fresh Montgomery, to identify trends, build insights and share industry knowledge, in an aim to ensure visitors are given an “unrivalled experience”.…
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Jan- 2019 -

22 January

The Dining Room and Pétrus among latest Rosette Award winners

The AA has announced its latest Rosette Award winners, recognising restaurants with the highest culinary offerings in the UK. Three restaurants have been awarded four AA Rosettes, while a further 16 have been awarded three AA Rosettes. Restaurants honoured with four AA Rosettes are Old Downton Lodge (Ludlow, Shropshire), Roganic…
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7 January

By Chloe launches vegan full English breakfast

Vegan restaurant By Chloe has announced an open invitation to all Londoners to join their month of activities championing Veganuary 2019. By Chloe’s Veganuary line-up includes the launch of its twist on the full English breakfast, called The Full Brekkie, which is plant-based and has been created in partnership with…
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Dec- 2018 -

19 December

‘Sloe Gin World Champions 2018’ announced

This year’s Sloe Gin World Championships, held at the George Inn village pub near Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday 16 December, saw two previous winners awarded the top prizes. The commercial title was retained by London-based Mother’s Ruin, who also won in 2017, while the homemade category was won by professional…
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14 December

Bristol’s Casamia earns number one spot on Harden’s 2019 list

Michelin star restaurant Casamia in Bristol has come out on top in Harden’s Best UK Restaurants 2019 list. Based on a survey by 8,000 diners and 50,000 reviews, the Sanchez-Inglesias family’s restaurant was named the best out of 100 in the restaurant guide’s 28th annual poll. Casamia was ranked number two…
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4 December

Nottingham’s Restaurant Sat Bains rated fourth best in the world

Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham has been rated the fourth best fine dining restaurant in the world, according to the TripAdvisor 2018 Travellers’ Choice. The eatery which serves British cuisine was the only UK-based restaurant to place the top 10 in the list; Adam’s in Birmingham was rated 11th while…
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Nov- 2018 -

21 November

Bohemia chef Callum Graham reaches MasterChef quarter-finals

Callum Graham, chef at Michelin-starred Restaurant Bohemia, at The Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey, has reached the quarter-finals of MasterChef: The Professionals. The BAFTA-winning show is back for its 11th series on BBC2 and features Greg Wallace, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti searching to crown its 2018 champion. Graham…
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20 November

Second Reunion des Gastronomes winner announced

Andras Lakezi, food and drink manager at the Kimpton Fitzroy London has been awarded the Réunion des Gastronomes President’s Award 2018. Judges said the competition was “extremely close, but a unanimous choice” calling Lakezi “a role model in all that he delivers”. Lakezi’s trophy was presented to him by guest…
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