The JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London played host to The Craft Guild of Chefs as they commemorated their three decades of existence with a distinguished awards ceremony.
Alain Ducasse was the first recipient of this honor in 2018. Keller expressed gratitude for the recognition.
Among the esteemed individuals who have been honored with this award are Simon Rogan, Angela Hartnett MBE, Michel and Albert Roux OBE, Marco Pierre White, and Raymond Blanc OBE.
In the Restaurant Chef Award competition, Tom Tsappis, the proud proprietor of Killiecrankie House, emerged as the victor.
He humbly accepted the accolade, sharing that he "wasn't anticipating this win" and felt honored to be recognized by his peers.
As a testament to his extraordinary talent in creating remarkable pastries, Michael Kwan, who is the executive head pastry chef at The Dorchester, was granted the honor of receiving the Pastry Chef Award.
At the annual awards ceremony, Miller Prada received the accolade for his inventive dishes served at Humo London.
A total of 19 awards were presented during the evening, recognizing excellence across various categories in the hospitality industry.
The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards is an esteemed event that celebrates the achievements of individuals in the culinary sector.
This momentous occasion drew in an impressive attendance of over 800 industry experts, with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh adding a touch of royal elegance to the event.
1During the awards ceremony, the dedication, creativity, and passion of culinary artists and hospitality experts from various parts of the world were brought to the forefront, showcasing their significant contributions to the industry.
'It recognises the work that you are doing, and encourages you to the work in the future and do even better.'
Thomas Keller
Through its annual awards ceremony, the Craft Guild of Chefs not only honors the achievements of current culinary stars but also fuels the aspirations of future generations by demonstrating the potential for great success and recognition within the industry.