The best of Scottish Hospitality
Last night saw the Scottish Excellence Awards, in partnership with Caterer.com celebrate the leading people, products, services and organisations in Scottish hospitality.
Judged by a panel of independent experts from across the industry, the Scottish Excellence Awards are open to any business or organisation throughout the sector. Here are this year’s winners.
Results 2023
The Banqueting and Events Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Seafood Scotland
Craig Steedman WINNER
Bran Jankovic
Graham Singer
The Engagement and Retention Award, sponsored by Caterer.com
Hickory WINNER
Highland Coast Hotels
The Patisserie Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Saltire Patisserie
Sebastian Kobelt. WINNER
Tomas Kunovsky
Shona Sutherland
The Sustainable Business Award, co-sponsored by Eco Energy Sense and Green Tourism
The Scottish Crannog Centre WINNER
Visit Inverness Loch Ness. HIGHLY COMMENDED
Glen Mhor Hotel and Apartments
The Restaurant Newcomer of the Year Award, sponsored by The 1295 Caviar Company
Mingary Castle. WINNER
Dulse. HIGHLY COMMENDED
AMUSE By Kevin Dalgleish
The Azalea at Glenapp Castle
The Independent Hotel of the Year Award, sponsored by Hotelfone and Pelican Procurement
Rufflets. WINNER
Glenapp Castle
Banchory Lodge
The Well-being in Hospitality Award, sponsored by Inspire Catering
Mercat Tours WINNER
Buzzworks Ltd
Crerar Hotels
The Group Hotel of the Year Award, sponsored by In Stock Group
Radisson RED Glasgow WINNER
Duisdale House Hotel HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Royal Marine Hotel, Brora
The Restaurant of the Year Award, sponsored by TLT
Edinbane Lodge WINNER
Haar HIGHLY COMMENDED
Aizle
Station Road at The Lovat
UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers
The Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Caterer.com
Andreas Maszczyk WINNER
Carmen Cordero
The Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by BaxterStorey
Paul Wedgwood WINNER
Dean Banks
Derek Johnstone
Calum Montgomery
The Lifetime Excellence Award, sponsored by The Female Social Network
Ken McCulloch WINNER