Compass, Mitchells & Butlers and Marston's have the MIDAS touch

Compass Group, Mitchells & Butlers and Marstons were the big winners at last week's Menu Innovation and Development Awards (MIDAS), each picking up two awards.

The MIDAS awards, held at the Renaissance Hotel, London, were founded in 2009 by the Menu Innovation Network, which is designed to allow menu development managers and group executive chefs to interact and exchange information.

The winners in the 20 categories were chosen by a team of mystery diners and judges. The winner, along with a member from the category sponsor, will take a spot in the Menu Innovation Network's five day research and insight tour of Chicago in May.

Branded Pub Restaurant sponsored by TSC Foods
Jamie Petch - Mitchells & Butlers for Ember Pub & Dining

Breakfast sponsored by Delice de France
Michael Pearson - Intercontinental Hotels

Casual Dining Restaurant sponsored by Bar Foods
Paul Lewis - Prezzo

City Bar Dining sponsored by Gressingham Foods
Ben Keggans - The Orchid Group for Living Room

Coffee / Sandwich Shop sponsored by Huhtamaki
Fiona Cramp - Eat

Community Pub sponsored by McCain Foods
Ben Jelley - Marston's Inns & Taverns

Dessert sponsored by Movenpick
Simon Xavier - The Restaurant Group for Frankie & Benny's

Fairtrade sponsored by Peros
Jane Wakeling - Compass Group

Head of Food sponsored by Oak Farm Foods
Nick Vadis - Compass Group

Instore Restaurant sponsored by WCB Marketing
Marianne Jones - WM Morrison Supermarkets

Kids Menu sponsored by Birds Eye Foodservice
Nicola Arrow - Marston's Inns & Taverns

New Concept sponsored by Loxtonfoodco
Jason Radbourn - Punch Taverns for Flaming Grill

Premium Pub Dining sponsored by EBLEX
Tim Marchant - Mitchells and Butlers

Premium Staff Dining sponsored by McCormick Foods
Peter Joyner - Elior UK for Linklaters

QSR sponsored by Mission Foods
Louise Direito - Yum

Sport and Leisure sponsored by Bord Bia
Andy Lowe - David Lloyd

Town & City Pub sponsored by The Authentic Food Company
Matthew Elsdon - JD Wetherspoon

Travel sponsored by Dunkleys
Ian Brocklehurst - Welcome Break

Value Pub Restaurant sponsored by Heinz Foodservice
Graeme Warwick - Greene King for Hungry Horse

Workplace Catering Solution sponsored by Nestle Professional
Stephen Holder - Sodexo for Be Original

By Janie Stamford

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