Scottish catering and hospitality news in Scotland

The Balmoral's Craig Sandle was among 14 winners at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards in London earlier this week. The full line-up of winners included:


Apprentice Chef - Derek Wright, Sodexo Prestige
sponsored by Blue Arrow Catering

Banqueting Chef - Stephen Ashburn, Rudding Park
sponsored by Reynolds

Competition Chef - Vincent Cottam, Westminster Kingsway
sponsored by Electrolux Professional

Contract Catering Chef: Andrew Aston, Restaurant Associates
sponsored by Peros

Cost Sector Chef: Lynette Tinney, Derbyshire County Catering
supported by California Raisins

Development Chef: Tony Murphy, Eurest
sponsored by Focus 'Check On'

Education Chef: Michael Coaker, Thames Valley University
sponsored by Aramark

Ethnic Chef: Angelo Collaco, Café Spice Namaste
sponsored by Cobra Beer

New Restaurant of the Year: Purnells, Birmingham
sponsored by Exclusive Ranges

Pastry Chef: Nick Patterson, Claridge's Hotel
sponsored by Compass Group

Pub Restaurant Chef: Matt Van Wyck, Rose and Crown
sponsored by Creed Catering Supplies

Restaurant Chef: Craig Sandle, The Balmoral Hotel
sponsored by Alliance

Special Achievement: Steve Scuffell, Crown Moran Hotel Group
sponsored by Sodexo

Young Chef: Graham Squire, Claridge's Hotel