Craft Guild of Chefs shares 2023 awards night photographs
Written by: Edward Waddell
The Craft Guild of Chefs has shared a selection of images from the recent awards night, which took place on Thursday 1st June at the Park Plaza in Westminster.
The event was attended by 700 of hospitality’s leading lights including Clare Smyth – three Michelin Stars Core, Matt Abe and team - Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, Atul Kochhar, Vivek Singh, Cyrus Todiwala and many more.
Chefs Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd as well as Westminster Kingsway College and Prezzo were among those who received a prestigious accolade at the 2023 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards.
The evening included a raffle to raise funds for the Craft Guild Bursary and the Ceserani Foundation. Over £6,900 was raised thanks to the generosity of the guests who attended the awards night.
Matt Owens, chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs, said: “This evening’s awards recognise the many great cooks and chefs often unsung and often working behind the scenes doing what they love best. It’s in our DNA and it’s certainly what makes us the chefs we are today.
“This is why we at the Craft Guild run these awards – it’s all about celebrating the good and recognising and showcasing the exceptional talent across the whole of our industry – from apprentice and young chefs just starting out, to chefs who are established in their careers in hospitality, pubs and restaurants.”
Matt Owens, chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs Accredited College Restaurant of the Year Award,sponsored by Lumina: Westminster Kingsway CollegeApprentice Chef Award, sponsored by Compass Group: Eimear McCarthy, Student, South Eastern Regional CollegeArmed Services Chef Award, sponsored by Bidfood: SSgt Grahame Wickham, Unit Catering Manager, British ArmyBanqueting and Events Chef Award, sponsored by Daregal Gourmet: Ian Page, Executive Chef, Payne & GunterChef Lecturer Award, sponsored by Lakeland Dairies: Len Unwin, Curriculum Team Leader, Sheffield CollegeChef's Favourite Branded Chain Restaurant, sponsored by Unox: PrezzoCompetition Chef Award, sponsored by HRC 2024: Adam Thomason, Culinary Director, Absolute TasteContract Catering Chef Award, sponsored by PizzaSi: Wayne Corbett, Executive Chef, National GridCulinary Hero Award, sponsored by Williams Refrigeration: Darren Passmore, Compass Group & Co Owner Rustic RhubarbDevelopment Chef Award, sponsored by Essential Cuisine: Terry O'Riordan, Owner and Development Chef, Keto ChefsNew Restaurant of the Year Award, sponsored by Marsh Commercial: Upstairs by Tom ShepherdPastry Chef Award, sponsored by Carpigiani: Mark Perkins, Executive Pastry Chef, Rosewood LondonPub Restaurant Chef Award, sponsored by Bonemasters: Phil Mason, Chef Patron, The Rat InnPublic Sector Catering Chef Award, sponsored Middleton Foods: Scott Freeman, Culinary Director, ESS DefenceRestaurant Chef Award, sponsored by Wrapmaster: Adam Handling, Chef Owner, Adam Handling Restaurant Group (collected by: Stephen Kerr) Sustainability Excellence Award, sponsored by Rational UK: Adnams PLCYoung Chef Award, sponsored by McCormick UK: Nathan Johnson, Senior Chef de Partie, Royal Crescent Hotel and SpaSpecial Award winner, sponsored by Sodexo: Simon Rogan2023 winners group image
