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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Sep- 2018 -25 September
Bibendum’s Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards
Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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13 September
CAMRA names ‘best pub in Wales’
CAMRA has named Bridge End Inn in Ruabon as the “best pub in Wales”, the pub is also in the running for the groups award for the UK’s best pub. The results of all of CAMRA’s competitions will be published in its annual Good Beer Guide with the Bridge End…
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Aug- 2018 -21 August
AA reveals hospitality awards shortlist for 2018
Ahead of the AA Hospitality Awards, the association today revealed the shortlists across four of the 23 categories: Housekeeper of the Year Award, Food Service Award, Eco Hotel of the Year and Customers’ Choice Award. In the Customers’ Choice Award category, all three hotels are based in London with The…
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2 August
Hamish Pearce wins M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year
A 22 year old chef from Hackney restaurant Pidgin has been announced as M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year. Hamish Pearce won the award for his pop-up inside the Hackney restaurant last month, during a ceremony held at M Restaurants flagship site in Victoria. Pearce said: “It’s an incredible…
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1 August
Wetherspoon’s to cut all prices by 7.5% for ‘Tax Equality Day’
Wetherspoons has announced it is to cut all of its prices by 7.5% on Wednesday 20 September as part of ‘Tax Equality Day’. The day aims to highlight the benefits of reducing VAT in the hospitality industry. Pubs are currently charged 20% VAT, compared with supermarkets which benefit from zero-rate…
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Jul- 2018 -16 July
World-class chefs to cook for Scotland’s fine dining festival
Seven of UK’s best-known chefs will cook at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen for Signature, Scotland’s fine dining festival. The 12-day celebration of gastronomy will be held from November 4 to 16 with an afternoon tea from patissier-chocolatier William Curley and tasting menus from Mark Greenaway, Glynn Purnell, Atul Kochhar,…
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13 July
Wimbledon caterers paid same hourly rate for night shifts as day
Caterers at Wimbledon tennis championships are being paid the same hourly rate for night shifts as day shifts by catering company Compass Group, it has emerged. The caterer’s wages are below the London Living Wage at £8 per hour it was discovered by The Guardian. It is not illegal to…
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13 July
50,000 free beverages to be given away as part of National Pub Fortnight
As many as 50,000 beverages are to be given away by over 2,500 participating pubs as part of National Pub Fortnight. The event taking place between 20 July and 5 August will see consumers who have signed up online eligible for a free beverage at participating pubs. Vouchers will not…
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13 July
Young chef to compete in semifinals for Chef Stagiaire Award
A young chef from Park Regis Birmingham is set to compete in the semifinals of this year’s Chef Stagiaire Award, gaining the opportunity to cook at one of Birmingham’s top Michelin-starred eateries. Misha Ellaway, 24, will serve her menu of hibiscus macaroon with a foie gras ganache, lamb faggots with…
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11 July
Award-winning chefs contribute to Charity Polo Day
Trade charity Hospitality Action will host its ninth annual Charity Polo Day on 9 September at Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire. The funds raised, supported by local establishments and seven award-winning chefs, will go to those “most in need across the hospitality industry”, according to an announcement. The chefs,…
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