Celebrity chef in town to host Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards
One of Britain’s much loved and well-known chefs, Brian Turner CBE, will be in town on Wednesday 23 October, when he hosts the sell-out 2019 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards.
Organised by Destination Chesterfield, in association with the Chesterfield College Group, the awards ceremony, which is now in its seventh year, recognises the crème de la crème of Chesterfield’s food and drink sector.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, which includes being one the first chefs on the long running TV programme, Ready Steady Cook, Brian is well-placed to announce the winners of 15 categories at the awards.
Looking forward to the ceremony, Brian commented: “I am delighted to host the seventh annual Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards. It is very encouraging to see these awards not only recognising established businesses, but also up and coming young chefs and apprentices who are the future of this wonderful industry. I am looking forward to being in the company of so many people who share my passion.”
A total of 39 businesses and individuals have been shortlisted across 15 categories, with Bottle & Thyme hoping to retain its coveted title of Restaurant of the Year for a second year running. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony, which is being held at the Winding Wheel Theatre.
On the night, the 260 guests will be welcomed with a selection of canapes served by hospitality and catering students from Chesterfield College, as well as enjoying a delicious two-course meal incorporating local produce – from Derbyshire Bakewell Tart to Dovedale Blue Cheese.
The finalists in each category are:
Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
Bottle & Thyme
Ciuri Ciuri Restaurant
Lombardi’s Restaurant
Cafe/Tea Room of the Year – sponsored by Kier Group
The Lilypad Café
H&F Vintage Tea Rooms
Qoozies
Gastro Pub of the Year – sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
The Market Pub
The Rectory
The Red Lion at Peak Edge Hotel
Pub/Bar of the Year
Pump & Grind
The Rose & Crown
The Three Horseshoes
Chesterfield’s Best Newcomer – sponsored by BHP Chartered Accountants
Afat’s Grill
Pig & Pump
Sorbo Lounge
Excellence in Customer Service – sponsored by East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)
Bottle & Thyme
Junction Bar
The Lilypad Café
Best Out of Town – sponsored by Shorts Chartered Accountants
The Horse & Jockey, Wessington
Orangery Restaurant, Darley Dale
Southgate Brasserie at Van Dyk by Wildes, Clowne
International Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by MSE Hiller
Cocina at Casa Hotel
Delhi 41
O-Tokuda
Family Friendly Award – sponsored by Jumble Creative Design
The Bulls Head, Holymoorside
Chesters
The Six Halts, Clay Cross
Conference Venue of the Year
Casa Hotel
Chatsworth House
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Young Chef of the Year – sponsored by Owen Taylor & Sons
Jake Parkin
Sophia Johnson
Callum Fitzpatrick
Chesterfield Food Producer of the Year – sponsored by Edge Events Management Ltd
Crooked Pickle Co
Derbyshire Distillery
Moss Valley Fine Meats
Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by Apprentice Town (led by Chesterfield Borough Council)
Denny Pearson
Donna McMahon
Stuart Mcardle
Apprentice Employer of the Year – sponsored by Learning Unlimited (The Chesterfield College Group)
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Stephenson’s Tea & Coffee House
The Tickled Trout
Chesterfield Food Hero – sponsored by Casa Hotel
To be announced at the ceremony
Other supporters of the awards include Derbyshire Times, Distinctive Magic, Elder Way (Jomast Developments), FEAST – Food and Drink Forum, Hoods Florist, Franklins & Sons, Magnifica, Peak FM, Reflections Magazine (Bannister Publications Ltd) and Vicar Lane Shopping Centre.
For more information about the 2019 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards visit www.chesterfield.co.uk/foodanddrinkawards
