Events & Awards

The latest news and results of industry events and awards – from trade shows and conferences to national and international competitions.

Hospitality Apprenticeship Week to launch in August

19-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

This August will see the inaugural launch of Hospitality Apprenticeship Week, designed as a means for employers to showcase the variety of career opportunities available within the sector.

World's 50 Best Restaurants heading to Belgium in 2020

18-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is to hold its 2020 awards ceremony in Flanders, northern Belgium.

French chef demands withdrawal from "incompetent" Michelin Guide

12-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Tensions are simmering in the world of French gastronomy with another top chef demanding his restaurant be removed from the Michelin Guide – a request its publishers have refused.

In case you missed it: the 2019 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards

09-Jul-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Last month Restaurant magazine hosted the annual Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards at London's plush private members The Hurlingham Club. And in case you've been living off grid for the past few weeks, here's what happened.

Satan's Whiskers takes number one spot at Top 50 Cocktail Bars

09-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Satan’s Whiskers in East London has taken the number one spot in the Top 50 Cocktail Bars list for the first time.

Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur named World's Best restaurant

26-Jun-2019 By James McAllister

Mirazur, Mauro Colagreco’s three Michelin-starred restaurant in France, has been named the best restaurant in the world at The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019 that took place yesterday (25 June) at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

National Chef of the Year 2020 finalists announced

19-Jun-2019 By James McAllister

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the ten finalists in the running to become National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) 2020.

Core by Clare Smyth joins World's 50 Best Restaurants longlist

18-Jun-2019 By Sophie Witts

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced the restaurants ranked 51st-120th in 2019, ahead of its annual awards ceremony on 25 June.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2019: as it happened

11-Jun-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards returned to The Hurlingham Club in London last night. Here's a taste of what went on...

Jessica Préalpato named World’s Best Pastry Chef

11-Jun-2019 By James McAllister

Jessica Préalpato, the head pastry chef at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée in Paris, has been named The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2019 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in Singapore on 25 June.

Moor Hall named Best Restaurant in the UK

10-Jun-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Moor Hall in Lancashire has been crowned National Restaurant of the Year at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2019.

Countdown begins to Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2019

10-Jun-2019 By Sophie Witts

There are just a few hours to go until Restaurant magazine announces the winners of the 2019 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards tonight.

Your guide to Imbibe Live 2019

30-May-2019 By James McAllister

Imbibe Live, the UK’s leading event for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade, is returning to Olympia London on 1 and 2 July for its 10th anniversary.