The CIS Excellence Awards 2019: The Results!
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The Healthier Scotland Award, sponsored by the healthyliving award in association with NHS Health Scotland
Winner: The Usual Place, Dumfries
Finalists:
- Aramark Scotland
- BaxterStorey at City of Glasgow College
The Banqueting and Events Chef Award, co-sponsored by ASA Recruitment and Tilda
Winner: Alan Boslem, Big Bite Catering
Finalists:
- Scott Brodowski
- James Burton
The Training and Employee Retention Award, sponsored by Caterer.com
Winner: City of Glasgow College and Caledonian MacBrayne
- Finalist: Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill
- Finalist: Sonas Hospitality Ltd
The Food Tourism Award, co-sponsored by Seafood Scotland and Sodexo
Winner: Cannonball Restaurant and Bar, Edinburgh
Finalists:
- Aberdeen International Airport
- Rufflets Hotel, St Andrews
The Pub Excellence Award, sponsored by KraftHeinz Foodservice
Winner: The Lord of the Isles, Craobh Haven, Argyll
- Finalist: The Crinan Hotel
- Finalist: The Crown and Kitchen
- Finalist: The Horseshoe Inn
The Patisserie Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Callebaut
Winner: Shona Sutherland, Taystful
COMMENDED: Iain Baillie, Tantrum Doughnuts
Finalists:
- Gerard Chouet, Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
The Sustainable Business Award, co-sponsored by Green Tourism and Keenan Recycling
Winner: BaxterStorey, in partnership with City of Glasgow College
Winner: Fairmont St Andrews
Finalists:
- BaxterStorey Scotland at RBS, Edinburgh
The Restaurant Newcomer of the Year Award, sponsored by TLT Solicitors
Winner: Edinbane Lodge, Isle of Skye
COMMENDED: The Little Chartroom, Edinburgh
Finalists:
- The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage, Edinburgh
- North Harbour Bistro, Isle of Scalpay
The Independent Hotel of the Year Award, sponsored by Tetley Foodservice
Winner: Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cavens Country House Hotel, Kirkbean, Dumfries
Finalists:
- The Allanton Inn, Berwickshire
- The Dunstane Houses, Edinburgh
The Hospitality Educator of the Year Award, sponsored by Inspire Catering
Winner: Allison Kennedy, City of Glasgow College
Winner: Steph Tanner, Edinburgh College
Finalists:
- Ian Pirrie, Edinburgh School of Food and Wine
The Young Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Brakes Scotland
Winner: Jordan Clark, Pennygate Lodge, Isle of Mull
Finalists
- Jamie Deans, Deans Restaurant, Perth
- Ewan Jones, Café St Honore, Edinburgh
- Ross McLaren, CH&Co, Baillie Gifford, Edinburgh
The Group Hotel of the Year Award, co-sponsored by Bruce Stevenson Insurance and InStock
Winner: Hilton Glasgow
Finalists:
- Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel
- Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
The Restaurant of the Year Award, co-sponsored by Pelican Procurement and POSH Communication
Winner: The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews
Finalists:
- Barley Bree Restaurant with Rooms, Crieff
- Le Roi Fou, Edinburgh
The Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Fresh Food Company
Winner: Stephen King, Uisge Bar & Restaurant, Murthly
Finalists:
- Rory MacAleece
- Terry McBeth
The Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by BaxterStorey
Winner: Fred Berkmiller
Finalists:
- Jerome Henry
- Praveen Kumar
- Paul Wedgwood
The Andrew Fairlie Excellence Award
Winner: Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire
The Lifetime Achievement Award, co-sponsored by Braehead Foods and City of Glasgow College
Winner: Albert H. Roux OBE, KFO
