The Craft Guild of Chef Awards Culinary Hero Award is voted for by the organisations members and other industry colleagues. Nominations were sought for chefs from any part of the hospitality and catering industry for a specific achievement or for commitment over many years.
The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards are seen as the chefs’ Oscars recognising the exceptional talent across the whole of our industry. The Awards ceremony will take place on Monday 16th June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
The criteria for nomination included having a proven track record, be a highly professional craftsperson, demonstrate a true passion for food as well as showing clear examples of excellence and achievement in their field. The four nominees are:
- SSgt Rachyel Ainsworth, Unit Catering Manager – Chef, HM Forces
- Romy Gill MBE
- Brian Magill – Freezer Friends Initiative and Food Poverty Projects
- Mathew Shropshall, chef lecturer – UCB College of Food
Read more about the Craft Guild of Chef Awards Culinary Hero Award finalists and cast your vote (voting closes on Friday 16th May 2025).