Craft Guild of Chefs unveils awards night photographs
Written by: Edward Waddell
The Craft Guild of Chefs has unveiled a selection of images from the recent awards night, which took place on Thursday 9 June at Magazine London.
Nigel Barden was the host of the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards night, which was attended by over 600 people from the hospitality industry. Among the winners were Gary Jones of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Alistair Birt of Harrods and Luke Selby’s Evelyn’s Table.
The evening included a raffle to raise funds for the Craft Guild of Chef’s joint initiative with UK Curry Connect, ‘Chefs Support Ukraine’. Over £6,000 was raised thanks to the generosity of the guests who attended the awards night.
Matt Owens, chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs, said: “Tonight’s winners are a credit to themselves and our industry! This is one of the culinary world’s highest accolades and showcases the amazing talent we have in our industry. Congratulations to you all.”
Sponsors for Craft Guild of Chefs Awards Matt Owens, chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs Craft Guild of Chefs Industry Recognition Award: Kate Nicholls - UKHospitalityApprentice Chef Award, sponsored by Compass Group UK & Ireland: Grace Hawksley – Gravetye ManorArmed Forces Chef Award, sponsored by Valentine & CuisinEquip: WO Jonathan Smith – Royal Air ForceBanqueting & Event Chef Award, sponsored by Major International: Mark Fletcher - Churche's MansionChef Lecturer Award, sponsored by Wrapmaster: Jose Souto - Westminster Kingsway College
Chef’s Favourite Branded Restaurant Group, sponsored by Unox: Miller & CarterCompetition Chef Award, sponsored by McCormick UK Ltd: Graham Singer - Compass Group UK & IrelandContract Catering Chef Award, sponsored by Lakeland Dairies: Karl Griffiths – SodexoCulinary Hero Award, sponsored by Williams Refrigeration: NHS Chefs AcademyDevelopment Chef Award, sponsored by Essential Cuisine: Vicky Endersen - MSK IngredientsInnovation in Sustainability Award, sponsored by Quorn Professionals: Hana GroupNew Restaurant of the Year Award, sponsored by Marsh Commercial: Luke Selby – Evelyn’s TablePastry Chef Award, sponsored by Carpigiani: Alistair Birt – HarrodsPub Restaurant Chef Award, sponsored by Bidfood: Nina Matsunaga - The Black Bull, SedberghPublic Sector Catering Chef, sponsored by HRC 2023: Jake Barwood - Totteridge AcademyRestaurant Chef Award, sponsored by Hoshizaki: Dan McGeorge - Rothay ManorYoung Chef Award, sponsored by DeManincor: AS Shaun Downs – NavySpecial Award, sponsored by Sodexo UK & Ireland: Gary Jones – Le Manoir aux Quat’SaisonsCraft Guild of Chef Award winners
