Awards 2024

The 2024 awards recognize chefs, restaurants, and regions who are making waves in the industry through excellent cooking, innovation, sustainability, authenticity, and more.

Award of Honor

In recognition of the lifetime achievement and legacy of a single chef

Pastry Chef of the Year

A restaurant pastry chef who creates and innovates in the world of sweet dishes.

New Destination Champion

A city, region or country in the throes of a gastronomic boom, soon to be a must for gourmets.

Innovation Award

A chef demonstrating new and creative business ideas

Game Changer Award

An exceptiona chef who has campaigned to change pastry industry culture through commitment, engagement, and education

Community Spirit Award

A project run by a chef, restaurateur or organisation to support a community or cause.

Ethical & Sustainability Award

A chef demonstrating exemplary dedication to ethical practices, sustainability and social responsibility within the workplace, industry and wider community

New Arrivals of the Year Award

Restaurants that have opened successfully and deserve to be praised

Hidden Gem Awards

Restaurants that deserve to be discovered for their unique culinary experience and interpretation of their terroir.

Artisan & Authenticity Award

Restaurants and chefs promoting the culinary heritage of a region or country through technique, creativity, and sourcing

New Talents of the Year Award

Most promising chefs of the year