Five restaurants were awarded four AA Rosettes, including Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay, Bybrook at The Manor House Hotel and Lumiere.
Held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House last night (23 September), the awards are designed to ‘highlight’ the very best in British hospitality’ honouring achievements across 16 award categories (see below).
Muse chef Tom Aikens was named as Chefs’ Chef of the Year while the AA Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Adrian Ellis MI FIH, the former general manager of the Lowry hotel in Manchester.
Sue Williams – the former general manager of Whatley Manor – took home the AA’s Outstanding Contribution Award.
“There was such an amazing group of chefs up for this award,” Aikens says. “It’s truly incredible to have actually won it. It’s not just about me, it’s about the whole team. I’m absolutely thrilled, it’s fantastic.”
AA Media managing director Simon Numphud added: “This incredible celebration is a true testament to the strength and innovation within our industry. The dedication and excellence demonstrated by all the hospitality teams have been nothing short of inspiring. Congratulations to all the winners, nominees, and new Rosette holders for their remarkable contributions.”
Restaurant of the Year
England – The Greyhound, Buckinghamshire
London – The Silver Birch, London
Wales – Thomas by Tom Simmons, Cardiff
Scotland – Loch Bay Restaurant, Isle of Skye
Hotel of the Year
England – Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Hertfordshire
London – The Dorchester
Wales – The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff
Scotland – Cromlix, Stirling
Northern Ireland – The Ebrington Hotel, Londonderry
Group of the Year
Red Carnation Hotel Group
Small Hotel Group of the Year
Eden Hotel Collection, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Wine Award
England – Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire
Wales – Plas Dinas Country House, Gwynedd
Scotland – The Balmoral, Edinburgh
Shortlisted categories (excluding Chefs Chef)
Housekeeper of the Year
Paula Seddon – Crow Wood Hotel and Spa Resort, Lancashire
Sustainable Award
1 Hotel Mayfair, London
Inn of the Year
The Cartford Inn, Lancashire
B&B of the Year
Mallard Grange, North Yorkshire
Restaurant with Rooms of the Year
Mingary Castle, Highlands
Spa Hotel of the Year
Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire
Food Service Award
The Seafood Restaurant, Cornwall
College Restaurant of the Year
Senara – Truro & Penwith College
