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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Oct- 2018 -22 October
Buzzworks named Ayrshire’s ‘Best Business’
Scotland-based independent restaurant and bar operator, Buzzworks Holdings, has been crowned Ayrshire’s Best Business. The hospitality group took home the title of Best Business with more than 51 employees from the latest Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Buzzworks operates 11 venues under its four brands – Elliots, Scotts, House…
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18 October
Keanan Pattison wins North East Young Chef of The Year 2018
Keanan Pattison, junior sous chef at Rockliffe Hall’s Clubhouse restaurant, has won the coveted title of North East Young Chef of the Year 2018. The 21-year-old was one of seven finalists to compete for the accolade on 11 October at the Lancastrian Suite, Gateshead. Organised by NECTA (North East Culinary…
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18 October
Manchester Irish pub wins award for ‘Best Chef in Europe’
A Manchester pub – O’Sheas on Princess Street – has beaten off competition from around Europe to win Irish Pubs Global’s award for the Irish pub with the ‘Best Chef in Europe’. The pub was also shortlisted for the ‘Best Cocktail Experience’ and the Best Food Experience Awards. The city…
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16 October
Macleod’s restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa near Skipton, Yorkshire, has announced that its flagship restaurant, Macleod’s, has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Following a visit from the AA inspector, the 71-room hotel’s restaurant is the latest to be awarded 2 AA Rosettes in Yorkshire. Macleod’s was originally opened as…
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4 October
National ‘Chef of the Year’ winner revealed
Kuba Winkowski, head chef from The Feathered Nest Inn, was named the new The National Chef of the Year during the Restaurant Show in London. Winkowski served a menu of native lobster, oyster emulsion, celery, sea herbs buttermilk followed by Yorkshire grouse, cabbage, foie gras, quince, celeriac, seeds and sticky…
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4 October
Bar soon to close named ‘world’s best’
Dandelyan based in London’s Southbank has been announced as the ‘World’s Best Bar for 2018’ despite announcing its closure on 1 October. Ryan Chetiyawardana, the bar’s co-founder said he was “flabbergasted” by the award, adding: “In a way it’s the most fitting thing. We’ve worked so hard and with so…
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3 October
Michelin guide 2019: Welsh restaurant retains star despite plans to return it
The Welsh restaurant that announced it wanted to return its Michelin star rating has retained the accolade according to the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2019 Selection. The owners of The Checkers in Montgomery, Wales said they wanted to give back the Michelin star after featuring in the guide…
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Sep- 2018 -26 September
Cornish restaurant wins third rosette at AA Hospitality Awards
Cornish restaurant Rastella located at the Merchants Manor hotel has won its third AA rosette in this year’s AA Hospitality Awards. The restaurant was presented with the award at a ceremony at Grosvenor House, London on Monday 24 September. Rastella has become renowned for its traditional Cornish cuisine made from…
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26 September
New award created in memory of tragic Masterchef semi-finalist
The Craft Guild of Chefs has introduced a new award created in memory of MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finalist, Matt Campbell, who died running the London Marathon in April. Next week the Craft Guild of Chefs will reveal the winner of The National Chef of the Year award and when judging…
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25 September
Welsh restaurant requests to ‘hand back’ Michelin star
The Checkers restaurant in Montgomery, Wales is attempting to give back its Michelin star after holding the accolade since 2011. According to the Shropshire Star, the restaurant owners no longer want to feature in the Michelin Guide, which is set to be released on 1 October, as the company is…
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