Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2010
Thursday night saw the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2010 held at the Lancaster London. The theme was pure skill, pure talent and pure magic. A really lovely menu and wine was follwed by the awards. At least this year I wasn't as nervous as last year being nominated for the Young Chef Award - I won last year and this year I was really pleased to see Adam Smith receieve the award. Adam who is Sous Chef at The Ritz under the leadership of John Williams last year won only the second gold for UK at WorldSkills Canada 2009. Adam actually started his WorldSkills journey back in 2006 when I firt started my WorldSkills journey. Although Adam didn't get through the team for 2007, he cam back stronger and a better chef to lft the ultimate crown last September. Sarah Hartnett won the well deserved award for Pastry Chef of the Year . Sarah is Head Pastry Chef at The Sheraton Park Lane Hotel. Congratulations to both. The Special Award ths year went to the 'chef's Chef' - Pierre Koffman who receieved a standing ovation from all the guests. A great night and good chance to meet loads of people and some good friends too.