The Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 1st June at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. To mark the event, the Craft Guild of Chefs has introduced a brand-new award for 2023, the Accredited College Restaurant of the Year Award.

A total of 18 awards will be presented on the night, of which 14 are now open for entry, including the popular restaurant chef, apprentice chef and pastry chef categories. 

Steve Munkley, vice president of the Craft Guild of Chefs, commented: “Championing and nurturing talent is at the heart of the Craft Guild of Chefs ethos, and what better way to inspire and encourage chef talent then by having them recognised by their peers. From those just starting out, to Michelin-starred restaurant chefs, the awards are a fantastic accolade, and I would urge as many people as possible to nominate colleagues.”

Nominations will be judged by a panel of leading industry ambassadors and each of the 14 awards is open to chefs both within and outside of the UK and they don’t have to be a member to enter or nominate.

The full list of categories:

• Accredited College Restaurant of The Year Award
• Apprentice Chef Award
• Armed Forces Chef Award
• Banqueting & Event Chef Award
• Chef Lecturer Award
• Chefs' Favourite Branded Restaurant
• Competition Chef Award
• Contract Catering Chef Award
• Culinary Hero Award
• Development Chef Award
• Pastry Chef Award
• Pub Restaurant Chef Award
• Public Sector Chef Award
• Restaurant Chef Award
• Sustainability Excellence Award
• Young Chef Award
• New Restaurant of the Year Award
• Special Award

You can find out more and enter the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2023 online