Wedding Chef/Banqueting Team of the Year

Exquisite flavours for the perfect celebration!

This award recognises exceptional wedding chefs / kitchen teams who deliver outstanding dining experiences; whether offering full banqueting services or bespoke menus.

Judges will look for: high-quality ingredients, menu creativity, culinary excellence and innovation, and seamless event execution.

Please note this category requires a digital portfolio AND samples to be provided for judging. Entrants must make and produce their own submissions.

1. Tell us about you and your business, what you do, how long you have been operating and how many weddings you have undertaken in the last 12 months – please include information about your in-house team: kitchen set up, number in the team, whether you are responsible for other F&B during weddings and the types of services/banqueting offered.
2. Detail your menu offerings and how they are tailored for weddings.
3. Describe your consultation process and pricing structure and provide examples of innovative dishes and custom menus you have created.
4. Explain how you accommodate dietary requirements and large-scale service.
5. What makes you different and why do you deserve to win this award this year?

In your supporting evidence, please provide us with examples (images) of different dishes, menus, or service options (silver service, buffet, other) you have delivered for couples, any brochures you may have, and include a maximum of 6 testimonials that support your entry.

Please note that you are permitted to bring samples of your work to judging day (Ashford International Hotel). Judging samples should be in the form of a single platter of cold items which can be kept in a fridge or cool place (according to your instructions). Further details on dates and timings will be sent to all applicants of this category nearer the time.