Hotel Cateys 2022 winners revealed

The winners of The Caterer's 2022 Hotel Cateys were revealed at a glittering ceremony at the Royal Lancaster London this evening with Northcote managing director Craig Bancroft awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award.

 

Since his arrival in 1983 Bancroft has transformed the Ribble Valley hotel into a gastronomic haven, attaining four red AA stars and a Michelin star for its restaurant. Known for his warmth and expertise in all things food and wine, Bancroft was described by his former apprentice Stuart Procter (now chief operating officer of the Stafford Collection, of which Northcote is a part) as “the most fabulous mine host, one of the best in the world”.

 

During an illustrious career Bancroft has received many accolades, including being named The Caterer's Hotelier of the Year in 2016 and receiving the Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award at the 2017 Cateys.

 

He also established the hugely successful Obsession, which is now in its 23rd year. The homage to food and wine is one of Europe’s premier gastronomic events and sees guest chefs travel from around the world to take part, while raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity each year.

 

The Extra Mile Award went to Red Carnation’s managing director Jonathan Raggett, who this year cycled the 21 stages covering the gruelling 3,500km Tour de France route one week ahead of the professional race, raising £56,000 for Cure Leukaemia.

 

Other individuals to be recognised during the evening included Lisa Williams of the Grand in York, who won Housekeeper of the Year; and Linda Smith of Moonfleet Manor in Dorset, who was awarded Front of House Manager of the Year.

 

The hotel chef of the year awards went to George Blogg, executive head chef of Gravetye Manor in Sussex (fewer than 250 covers); Dominic Teague, executive chef of One Aldwych in London (more than 250 covers); and Chris Cleghorn, head chef of the Olive Tree restaurant at the Queensberry hotel in Bath (Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year).

 

Meanwhile, the Ritz London walked away with Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year and Fowey Hall in Cornwall scooped Front of House Team of the Year.

 

The Caterer's 2022 Hotel Catey winners

 

Best Use of Technology Award

 

Sponsored by harri

 

Zetter Hotel Group

 

Concierge of the Year

 

Mustafa El Omari, the Montague on the Gardens

 

Conference and Banqueting Team of the Year

 

Sponsored by Quadrant

 

Royal Lancaster London

 

Food and Beverage Manager of the Year

 

Sponsored by Britvic

 

Everett Chambers, the Montague on the Gardens

 

Front of House Manager of the Year

 

Sponsored by Matthew Clark

 

Linda Smith, Moonfleet Manor

 

Front of House Team of the Year

 

Sponsored by Umbrella Training

 

Fowey Hall

 

Hotel Chef of the Year (fewer than 250 covers)

 

Sponsored by Caterer.com

 

George Blogg, Gravetye Manor

 

Hotel Chef of the Year (more than 250 covers)

 

Sponsored by Bidfood

 

Dominic Teague, One Aldwych

 

Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year

 

Sponsored by Brakes

 

Chris Cleghorn, Olive Tree restaurant

 

Hotel Restaurant Manager of the Year

 

Sponsored by Bidfood

 

Eleanor Bristow, Adam Reid at the French, the Midland Manchester

 

Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year

 

Sponsored by DAM Employee Benefits

 

The Ritz London

 

Housekeeper of the Year

 

Sponsored by P&G Professional

 

Lisa Williams, the Grand York

 

People Manager of the Year

 

Sponsored by Caterer.com

 

James Goulding, PPHE Hotel Group

 

People Team of the Year

 

Sponsored by Mum

 

Dakota Hotels

 

Revenue Manager of the Year

 

Sponsored by Profitroom

 

Teresa Kingston, Rockliffe Hall Hotel

 

Spa Professional of the Year

 

Sponsored by Tork

 

Finlay Anderson, IHG Hotels and Resorts

 

Sustainable Hotel of the Year

 

Sponsored by Sky

 

Heckfield Place

 

The 2022 Hotelier of the Year

 

Sponsored by Casna Group

 

Adrian Ellis, Lowry hotel

 

Extra Mile Award

 

Sponsored by Ideas

 

Jonathan Raggett

 

Outstanding Contribution Award

 

Sponsored by DAM Employee Benefits

 

Craig Bancroft