Compass, Mitchells & Butlers and Marston's have the MIDAS touch
Compass Group, Mitchells & Butlers and Marstons were the big winners at last week's Menu Innovation and Development Awards (MIDAS), each picking up two awards.
The MIDAS awards, held at the Renaissance Hotel, London, were founded in 2009 by the Menu Innovation Network, which is designed to allow menu development managers and group executive chefs to interact and exchange information.
The winners in the 20 categories were chosen by a team of mystery diners and judges. The winner, along with a member from the category sponsor, will take a spot in the Menu Innovation Network's five day research and insight tour of Chicago in May.
Branded Pub Restaurant
Jamie Petch - Mitchells & Butlers for Ember Pub & Dining
Breakfast
Michael Pearson - Intercontinental Hotels
Casual Dining Restaurant
Paul Lewis - Prezzo
City Bar Dining
Ben Keggans - The Orchid Group for Living Room
Coffee / Sandwich Shop
Fiona Cramp - Eat
Community Pub
Ben Jelley - Marston's Inns & Taverns
Dessert
Simon Xavier - The Restaurant Group for Frankie & Benny's
Fairtrade
Jane Wakeling - Compass Group
Head of Food
Nick Vadis - Compass Group
Instore Restaurant
Marianne Jones - WM Morrison Supermarkets
Kids Menu
Nicola Arrow - Marston's Inns & Taverns
New Concept
Jason Radbourn - Punch Taverns for Flaming Grill
Premium Pub Dining
Tim Marchant - Mitchells and Butlers
Premium Staff Dining
Peter Joyner - Elior UK for Linklaters
QSR
Louise Direito - Yum
Sport and Leisure
Andy Lowe - David Lloyd
Town & City Pub
Matthew Elsdon - JD Wetherspoon
Travel
Ian Brocklehurst - Welcome Break
Value Pub Restaurant
Graeme Warwick - Greene King for Hungry Horse
Workplace Catering Solution
Stephen Holder - Sodexo for Be Original
By Janie Stamford
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