Craft Guild of Chefs unveils 2026 awards night photographs
Written by: Edward Waddell
The Craft Guild of Chefs has released the winners images from the recent awards night, which took place on Wednesday 10th June at the Westminster Park Plaza in London.
The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards night aimed to celebrate culinary excellence from across the sector. Among the winners were Lisa Goodwin-Allen,Tom Brassington from Restaurant Associates, Will Torrent from Waitrose & Partners and Scott John-Hodgson from Solstice by Kenny Atkinson.
Mark Reynolds, chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs commented: “Lisa is a truly worthy recipient of the Craft Guild of Chefs Special Award. Throughout her distinguished career, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity and dedication, while also giving so much back to the profession she loves.
“What makes Lisa especially deserving of this honour is the generosity with which she shares her knowledge and experience, helping to shape the future of our industry while continuing to set the highest standards herself. She is not only one of the UK’s most respected chefs, but an inspiring ambassador for hospitality, and we are delighted to recognise her outstanding contribution to the profession."
Here are a selection of images from the recent awards night:
Simon Rimmer, awards night hostMark Reynolds, chair of Craft Guild of Chefs Accredited College Restaurant Award (sponsored by Hobart Warewashing): Scholars Restaurant, Blackburn CollegeApprentice Chef Award (sponsored by Compass Group – Foodbuy): Nikoletta Theofylaktidou, Restaurant AssociatesBanqueting & Event Chef Award (sponsored by CleanEvent Services): Miles Greenaway, Rocket FoodChef & Service Lecturer Award (sponsored by Hobart Cooking): Neil Rippington, Royal Academy of Culinary ArtsCompetition Chef Award (sponsored by HRC and International Salon Culinaire): Terry O'Riordan, Craft Guild of ChefsContract Catering Chef Award (sponsored by PizzaSi): Darren Passmore, EurestCulinary Hero Award (sponsored by Williams Refrigeration): Robert Kennedy, Compass GroupDevelopment Chef Award (sponsored by Essential Cuisine): Will Torrent, Waitrose & PartnersNew Restaurant of the Year Award (sponsored by Alliance NZ): Jöro RestaurantPastry Chef Award (sponsored by Lakeland Dairies): Sam Leatherby, London Hilton on Park LanePub Restaurant Chef Award (sponsored by Bonemasters): Pete Jackson, Wildmoor OakPublic Sector Chef Award (sponsored by Tugo Food Systems): Rachyel Ainsworth, HM ForcesRestaurant Chef Award (sponsored by Electrolux Professional): Scott John-Hodgson, Solstice by Kenny AtkinsonSpecial Award (sponsored by Sodexo): Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Northcote ManorStreet Food Chef Award (sponsored by Blue Tomato POP): Pankaj Krishnan, Keralan KaravanSustainability Excellence Award (Small Operator, sponsored by McCormicks Flavour Solutions): Ian Waller, Restaurant PineSustainability Excellence Award (Large Operator, sponsored by Rational): EurestYoung Chef Award (sponsored by Winterhalter): Tom Brassington, Restaurant AssociatesSpecial Recognition Award: David Mulcahy & Steve Munkley MBE Special Recognition Award: Paschal Tiernan, Tony Reynolds & Chris Burnham
