Bibendum’s Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards

Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers recognising his performance over the past 12 months. The French chef focuses on French cuisine with a modern twist and previously worked at Overton Grange hotel and restaurant, Ludlow and Michelin-starred restaurant Hibiscus in London. The Sorrel restaurant in Dorking was named Restaurant of the Year, England. The Sabor in London, Wrexham’s Machine House Restaurant and The Newport Restaurant, Newport-on-Tay were all respectively given the London, Wales and Scotland equivalents of the accolade. Bosi said: “Being recognised by your peers is one of the best awards you can get. I am so proud of my team, this is a fantastic result.” The winners are: Hotel of the Year England – Great Fosters Hotel, Egham London – Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square Wales – Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdovey Scotland – Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews Northern Ireland – Bishop’s Gate Hotel, Derry-Londonderry Restaurant of the Year England – Sorrel, Dorking London – Sabor, London W1 Wales – Machine House Restaurant, Wrexham Scotland – The Newport Restaurant, Newport-on-Tay Pub of the Year England – The Crafty Baa, Windermere Wales – The Nags Head Inn, Garthmyl Scotland – The Pot Still, Glasgow Chefs’ Chef Claude Bosi, head chef, Bibendum, London Lifetime Achievement John Stauss, general manager, Four Seasons Hotel, London Hotel Group of the Year Harbour Hotels Group Housekeeper of the Year Ewa Bialonas, head housekeeper, Hambleton Hall, Oakham Wine Award England – The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, Little Bedwyn Wales – Park House Restaurant, Cardiff Scotland – Timberyard, Edinburgh Eco Hotel of the Year Fairmont St Andrews, Fife AA Customer’s Choice Sofitel London St James, London Food Service Award Margot, London College Restaurant of the Year The Brasserie, Milton Keynes College, Milton Keynes