Robert Kennedy of Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, has won the catering industry’s equivalent of an ‘Oscar’.
Robert picked up the prestigious Cost Sector Chef Award as part of the Craft Guild of Chefs annual Awards held last night at the Lancaster London Hotel.
Sponsored by the British Frozen Food Federation, this category celebrates chefs who work in not-for-profit kitchens including public sector institutions such as schools and hospitals alongside staff canteens. Robert beat off stiff competition from a number of nominated chefs across the country.
Brian Young, Director General of BFFF said: “We sponsored this award in order to celebrate the hard work, skill and dedication of the thousands of chefs who work tirelessly to cater for patients, students, soldiers and work-forces across the country.
“The judges were very impressed with Robert and we would like to congratulate him on winning this coveted accolade. We hope that Robert continues with his hard work in the cost-sector.”
Entrants are judged on how nutritionally balanced and inventive their menus are taking into account restrictions on the cost of ingredients allowed, kitchen facilities, and time constraints associated with working in the cost sector.
Steven Munkley, vice president of the Craft Guild of Chefs said: “The Awards are designed to celebrate chefs from all sectors across the country – not just members of the Craft Guild. There are some fantastic chefs who truly deserve commending in the cost sector, and this award has shone a light on another unsung hero.”
