2025 Winners
Apprentice Chef
Apprentice Chef Award (sponsored by Foodbuy): Roselle Wu, ESS Compass Group UK & Ireland
Banqueting & Event Chef
Banqueting & Event Chef Award (sponsored by CleanEvent Services): Allen Townsend, Levy Goodwood
Chef & Service Lecturer
Chef & Service Lecturer Award (sponsored by Panasonic): Darren Creed, Loughborough College
Competition Chef
Competition Chef Award (sponsored by HRC 2026): Tom Phillips, Restaurant Story
Contract Catering Chef
Contract Catering Chef Award (sponsored by PizzaSi): Adam Thomason, Restaurant Associates
Culinary Hero
Culinary Hero Award (sponsored by Williams Refrigeration): Brian Magill, Freezer Friends Initiative
Development Chef
Development Chef Award (sponsored by Essential Cuisine): Gareth Bowen, Cunard
Pastry Chef
Pastry Chef Award (sponsored by Lakeland Dairies): Luis Meza, Hilton London Metropole
Pub Restaurant Chef
Pub Restaurant Chef Award (sponsored by Bonemasters): Luke Payne, The Pack Horse
Public Sector Chef
Public Sector Chef Award (sponsored by Tugo Food Systems): Matt Lord, ESS
Restaurant Chef
Restaurant Chef Award (sponsored by Unox): Adam Smith, Coworth Park
Street Food Chef
Street Food Chef Award (sponsored by Major International): Alec Tomasso, The Weeping Chef
Sustainability Excellence Award (Small Operator)
Sustainability Excellence Award (Small Operator) Award (sponsored by Rational): Tom and Laurissa Heywood, Pignut Restaurant
Young Chef
Young Chef Award (sponsored by Henley Bridge): Keira Carolan, Henrock by Simon Rogan
New Restaurant of the Year
New Restaurant of the Year Award (sponsored by Lumina): Kioku by Endo,
Special
Special Award (sponsored by Sodexo): Clare Smyth MBE,
