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 recognising his performance over the past 12 months. The French chef focuses on French cuisine with a modern twist and previously worked at Overton Grange hotel and restaurant, Ludlow and Michelin-starred restaurant Hibiscus in London.

The Sorrel restaurant in Dorking was named Restaurant of the Year, England. The Sabor in London, Wrexham’s Machine House Restaurant and The Newport Restaurant, Newport-on-Tay were all respectively given the London, Wales and Scotland equivalents of the accolade.

Bosi said: “Being recognised by your peers is one of the best awards you can get. I am so proud of my team, this is a fantastic result.”

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The winners are:

Hotel of the Year

• England – Great Fosters Hotel, Egham
• London – Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
• Wales – Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdovey
• Scotland – Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews
• Northern Ireland – Bishop’s Gate Hotel, Derry-Londonderry

Restaurant of the Year

• England – Sorrel, Dorking
• London – Sabor, London W1
• Wales – Machine House Restaurant, Wrexham
• Scotland – The Newport Restaurant, Newport-on-Tay

Pub of the Year

• England – The Crafty Baa, Windermere
• Wales – The Nags Head Inn, Garthmyl
• Scotland – The Pot Still, Glasgow

Chefs’ Chef

Claude Bosi, head chef, Bibendum, London

Lifetime Achievement

John Stauss, general manager, Four Seasons Hotel, London

Hotel Group of the Year

Harbour Hotels Group

Housekeeper of the Year

Ewa Bialonas, head housekeeper, Hambleton Hall, Oakham

Wine Award

• England – The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, Little Bedwyn
• Wales – Park House Restaurant, Cardiff
• Scotland – Timberyard, Edinburgh

Eco Hotel of the Year

• Fairmont St Andrews, Fife

AA Customer’s Choice

• Sofitel London St James, London

Food Service Award

• Margot, London

College Restaurant of the Year

• The Brasserie, Milton Keynes College, Milton Keynes