Winners of Craft Guild Awards 2008 announced

16th June 2008
Written by: Admin
The winners of this year's Craft Guild of Chefs Awards have been revealed during a glittering ceremony held at the unique venue of The Royal Courts of Justice in London, last night (16th June).
Over 600 people attended the dinner to watch their colleagues collect their awards. The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards are the chef's 'Oscars', and the coveted accolades recognise and reward the leading talent working in kitchens all across the industry.

This year saw a record number of nominations for the awards.

There are 12 different award categories for which nominations are sought, covering all aspects of the chef profession, from education to pubs and from the cost sector to banqueting.

Here are the 2008 winners:

Special Award, sponsored by Sodexo
Stephen Scuffell

Apprentice Chef, sponsored by Blue Arrow Catering
Derek Wright from Sodexo Prestige

Banqueting Chef, sponsored by Reynolds
Stephen Ashburn from Rudding Park

Competition Chef, sponsored by Electrolux Professional
Vincent Cottam from Westminster Kingsway

Contract Catering Chef, sponsored by Peros
Andrew Aston from Restaurant Associates

Cost Sector Chef, supported by California Raisins
Lynette Tinney from Derbyshire County Catering

Development Chef, sponsored by Focus "Check On"
Tony Murphy from Eurest

Education Chef, sponsored by Aramark
Michael Coaker from Thames Valley University

Ethnic Chef, sponsored by Cobra Beer
Angelo Collaco from Cafe Spice Namaste

Pastry Chef, sponsored by Compass Group
Nick Patterson from Claridge's Hotel

New Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Exclusive Ranges
Purnells, Birmingham

Pub Restaurant Chef, sponsored by Creed Catering Supplies
Matt Van Wyck from Rose and Crown

Restaurant Chef, sponsored by Alliance
Craig Sandle from The Balmoral Hotel

Young Chef, sponsored by Booker
Graham Squire from Claridge's Hotel