AA Hospitality awards 2022 full list of winners with local chef awarded

The inaugural in-person AA awards show was held at Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott hotel in London, on 26 September.

The star-studded ceremony - the first time the event has been held in three years - was hosted by TV presenter Gabby Logan.

This unique accolade, first presented in 1996, places power in the hands of chefs, and the winner will be determined by all AA-acclaimed chefs, who will choose which of their professional colleagues deserve to be celebrated and recognized for their accomplishments during the last 12 months.

Mark Birchall (Moorhroom) took home Chef of the Year from his peers.

Simon Numphud, Chief Executive Officer of AA Media said: "We are delighted to honour Mark Birchall with the AA Chef's Chef award at the AA Hospitality Awards this year. We would like to congratulate Mark for his hard work and determination over this year, and the last 20 years of his career."

Simon Numphud, CEO of AA Media, said: "The past few years have been incredibly tough for the hospitality sector, from lockdowns to travel restrictions, supply chain issues to the rising cost of living. But these awards have highlighted how our industry has worked tirelessly to overcome adversity and create unforgettable experiences for the public.