Caterer Search, the restaurant industry's top trade website, unveiled its 2011 awards at a chef-studded event, The Cateys, held at Grosvenor House Hotel last night. It's a big deal for chefs and restaurateurs alike, as they're being judged by their peers.
Key restaurant award winners were:
- Restaurateur of the Year - Independent:
Philip Howard, chef-patron of the Square and co-owner of Kitchen W8 - Menu of the Year
The Fox and Grapes - Pub and Bar Award
The Garrison (gastropub in Bermondsey) - Chef Award
Brett Graham, chef-patron of the Ledbury and co-owner of the Harwood Arms - Lifetime Achievement Award
Elena Salvoni
You can find the full award list here