Awards
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World champion sommelier Gerard Basset, Judy Hargadon, chief executive of the School Food Trust, Stephen Magorrian, managing director of Botanic Inns, and Namita Panjabi, co-founder of Masala World were awarded OBEs, with award-winning pastry chef Claire Clark receiving a MBE.
Posted: 13 June 2011 | 11:09
Pastry chef Claire Clark has received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to the food industry. Clark, considered by many to be...
Posted: 13 June 2011 | 10:09
This year is the 25th anniversary of Caterer's Acorn Awards, which was marked in style at Coworth Park, where 30 of the industry's brightest young prospects spent a weekend of celebration and networking
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:42
Age 23 Position Premier sous chef, the Ritz Nominator Peter Griffiths MBE Proudest career moment When I won a gold medal at WorldSkills 2009, competing against 36 other countries from around the world. I was only the second ever gold medal for the UK, the other being Simon Hulstone in 1995. Greatest inspiration John Williams, who I have worked for for the past seven years. He has inspired me with his faultless knowledge and expertise, and also his drive and passion to develop young cooks. Ambition Like most chefs, I would like to have my own restaurant and gain a reputation and respect from industry peers for producing great food.
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:33
Age 25 Position Assistant executive housekeeper, the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square Nominator Rachel Phillips Proudest career moment My proudest career moment was being promoted to assistant executive housekeeper earlier this year. Greatest inspiration Two people that really stand out are Mark Aldridge, now director of sales and marketing at the Hawaii Edition, and Jens Herklotz, director of food and beverage at the Amsterdam Marriott. Ambition I would like to be a general manager with Marriott in London before I am 30. The hotel industry is all about our people and developing them, there's no better role to do so than being a general manag
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:30
Age 26 Position Operations manager, Abode Exeter Nominator Ros Young Proudest career moment Winning an Acorn award. I have also loved being asked to provide some of the talks within education over the past couple of years. Greatest inspiration Working alongside John Campbell and Michael Caines has been extremely inspirational. Watching how passionate and dedicated they both are has kept my career exciting and helped me drive forward. Ambition I want to be a general manager of a quality food-led hotel. My ultimate dream is to be an industry leader and an inspiration to other young talent the way I have been so privileged to have had.
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:20
Age 27 Position HR advisor, the Sheraton Park Tower (a position he took up since winning his Acorn) Nominator Michael Shepherd Proudest career moment Co-ordinating and writing the entry for the whole of Hilton UK for the Best Companies to Work For Award and then seeing the company gain 18th place. It was a lot of work but well worth it as it raised both Hilton and our industry's profile to a vast audience. Greatest inspiration Michael Shepherd, general manager for Hilton Park Lane, who mentored and supported me from day one. Ambition To be a HR director for a large London hotel or cluster of smaller properties.
Following his graduation from London Metropolitan University, David Morison joined the Hilton Park Lane as HR co-ordinator in 2007. He was promoted to HR officer the following year and excelled, winning a Rising Star of the Year award in 2008
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:20
Age 29 Position General manager, Peach Pubs Nominator Lee Cash Proudest career moment Winning a Warwickshire-based Godiva Award for Customer Service two years running in 2009 and 2010. Greatest inspiration The feeling great hospitality gives people. Ambition To open and run unique, special places with great service and yummy food. Does hospitality do enough to encourage young people in the industry? Not as far as I know. I have certainly never seen a campaign to encourage youngsters to become chefs or front of house career seekers. Do you think the industry does enough to promote training? No; I think there
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:15
Age 27 Position Head chef, Restaurant John Campbell, Coworth Park Nominator Peter Eaton Proudest career moment In 2007 when I was John Campbell's and Peter Eaton's junior sous chef at the Vineyard. We were awarded two Michelin stars. Greatest inspiration It comes from my team. We all learn from each other and we all understand our responsibility for growing the business. Watching them grow and develop inspires me to find bigger and greater challenges and results for us all. Ambition To put the restaurant on the culinary map and gain some accolades. In the long term I would love to be a part of John Campbell's expansion.
A kitchen porter at
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Age 28 Position Director of event management, the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square (since winning her Acorn, Laura has become head of event and group sales for the Dorchester, Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane) Nominator Rachel Phillips Proudest career moment Achieving my current role at the Dorchester. Greatest inspiration Charles Gallagher, my director at Hilton, pushed me to move to London and has always been a source of advice. Gavin Jones developed my career at a rapid pace and Andrew Thompson has inspired me always to strive to be successful in what I do and to have a positive attitude. Ambition To be director of events, looking after sal
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 13:10
Age 28 Position Sales manager, London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale (Since winning his Acorn award Scott has moved to the London Marriott Hotel Kensington as senior sales manager) Nominator Francis Kisby Proudest career moment Securing my first job at Marriott Hotels in 2006. Greatest inspiration My parents, who have given continued support, advice and words of encouragement over the years. Ambition To move up the ladder and become a director of sales in the hospitality industry.
Scott Catling joined Marriott International's central sales office in 2006 as a national account executive, soon progressing to telesales executive.
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Age 29 Position Sous chef, Claridge's Nominator Martyn Nail Proudest career moment Walking into the WorldSkills competition in Switzerland behind the Union Jack. Greatest inspiration For me it's the old and the new, from true culinary veterans like the Rouxs to my apprentice chefs who burst with excitement telling me what they have bought at the market and cooked with friends. Ambition To keep cooking great food and maybe one day put my name above a door.
Adam Peirson joined Claridge's as an apprentice chef 10 years ago. Since then, he has steadily progressed to his current role of sous chef, in which capacity he is responsible for
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Age 28 Position Group executive chef, Ego Restaurants Nominator James Horler Proudest career moment When I was approached by Ego's chief exec, James Horler, to ask me to step up from head chef at Ego Lichfield to be Ego's Group executive chef. It was a massive promotion for me. Greatest inspiration I get the most inspiration from developing, training and coaching the more junior chefs I work with and seeing them excel. Ambition I want to succeed, hone, develop and improve my skills and abilities so I can build on the skills I already have. Perhaps one day I will have my own restaurant/group.
Neil Morris's nominator describes him as
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Age 29 Position Head chef, Homewood Park hotel (since winning his award, Moon has moved to Bowood hotel in Wiltshire) Nominator Denis Verrier Proudest career moment Last year when we gained three AA rosettes at Homewood Park. Greatest inspiration Gary Rhodes, for the way he put British cooking on the map. Ambition To deliver fantastic food, and achieve a third rosette and a Michelin star at Bowood.
Daniel Moon worked in the kitchen of St Olaves and Holne Chase in Exeter, before moving to Bath in 2002 to take up the role of head chef at Hunstrete House.
Four years later, he moved to Homewood House, where la
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Age 26 Position Head chef, the Bath Priory hotel Nominator Sue Williams Proudest career moment Being nominated for my Acorn award Greatest inspiration Michael Caines for his absolute determination and serious hard work, and the amazing produce and producers I work with every day. Ambition I would like to help inspire the next generation, work a bit harder each day, and catch a barbel.
Sam Moody's nominator calls him a shining example of a dedicated, committed professional. He started full time work as a chef de partie at Ockenden Manor in 2002, then three years later moved to Gidleigh Park Hotel in Chagford as a junior sous chef
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 11:32
Age 29 Position PR & marketing manager, Renaissance London Chancery Court hotel, London Nominator Fiona Stilborn Proudest career moment Sitting alongside Chancery Court's front of house team when they won the Visit London Outstanding Customer Service Award in 2010. Greatest inspiration My parents for showing me you can get anywhere with hard work; my former PR account directors Cass Helstrip and Cat Hamilton for blending imagination with practical business sense to create inspirational campaigns; and Fiona Stilborn for her honesty, tenacity and ability to seamlessly merge sales and marketing with the broader operations of the hotel. Ambition T
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Age 29 Position General manager, Hotel du Vin York Nominator Lizzy Kelk Proudest moment The opening of Hotel du Vin Newcastle after six months of moulding an amazing senior team who are now all working as deputy general managers around the group. Greatest inspiration When I was younger I used to train with Ipswich Harriers Athletics Club. I have always drawn on the focus and determination that I experienced at the club and applied that to all aspects of my life. Ambition To always move forward in my career, be open to new opportunities and ensure that I return the time and investment given to me over the past 10 years to raise a family.
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Age 24 Position General manager, Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants Nominator Dean Madge Proudest career moment Receiving a CEO No limits award for leadership in action, and an Acorn award. I never expected to receive either award for doing things I considered to be my day job. Greatest inspiration My greatest inspiration comes from my previous general manager and mentor Nuno Sacramento, who inspired and challenged me daily to constantly stretch myself to reach my potential. Ambition I would like to become a chief executive of a large hospitality company or own a successful hotel company one day. I believe the sky is the limit.
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Age 28 Position Business development manager, It's The Agency Nominator Alison Tyler Proudest career moment The moment our new It's The Agency brand went live last year. Greatest inspiration The fact that in our industry, you are only as good as your last event. Ambition It's The Agency New York! I want us to take our events and venue solutions global. Also to add some stunning new venues to our portfolio to offer clients a greater opportunity to experience our hospitality.
Natalie Mainwaring discovered a passion for hospitality while working as a waitress while studying for a law degree.
Time spent as a
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 11:00
Age 29 Position Founder and managing director, Mozzo Coffee Nominator Rachael Potter Proudest career moment It is impossible to single out one moment; each day presents new challenges and opportunities for Mozzo. We strive to approach every day as the most important. Greatest inspiration Team Mozzo - it simply would not be happening without them. Ambition To build a value-driven company based on triple bottom line, that is still going and growing when I am long gone.
Grant Lang founded coffee company Mozzo when he left university in 2006. He created the world's first solar and wind-powered, art-covered coffee cart and used it to se
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:37
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