Grosvenor House Executive Chef, Nigel Boschetti crowned Hotel Chef of the Year at the Hotel Cateys 2012 (United Kingdom)
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Grosvenor House Executive Chef, Nigel Boschetti crowned Hotel Chef of the Year at the Hotel Cateys 2012 (United Kingdom)
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Category: Europe - United Kingdom - Events -
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-11-23
Nigel Boschetti, Executive Chef at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, has been awarded the distinguished title of Hotel Chef of the Year (over 250 covers) at the Hotel Catey Awards 2012. The Hotel Cateys reward the most impressive talents in the hotel industry. The award was presented at an evening of celebrations at the Lancaster London hotel and attended by 750 guests.
Nigel is one of Grosvenor House’s strongest assets. An eminently accomplished and gifted chef, he is the first Executive Chef to take oversee all food and beverage outlets and banqueting in London’s largest five star hotel. His innovative and passionate approach holds him in high esteem as an industry leader. In addition to motivating and managing a team of over 70 chefs, Nigel invests a great deal of time in encouraging burgeoning talents from underprivileged backgrounds, as well as assisting in the rehabilitation of ex-offenders by giving them a chance to work in his kitchen.
Nigel’s skills as a businessman and manager impressed the panel of judges at this year’s awards. Under his stewardship, Grosvenor House has gone from strength to strength; covers have risen, Food Quality and Event Satisfaction Scores have greatly improved, food expenditure reduced, JW Steakhouse has been honoured with awards and recognition and profits have soared. Nigel’s responsibilities include leading a team of over 70 chefs, menu planning, managing profit and health and safety.
Nigel is responsible for JW Steakhouse, The Park Room with its award-winning Afternoon Tea, Red Bar, 86 Park Lane (dedicated meetings suite of 20 rooms), Park Lane Market, the Executive Lounge and In-Room Dining. Nigel’s speciality is in catering for large and high-profile events and at Grosvenor House. Conference and Banqueting accounts for 72.5% of the hotel’s annual food turnover, with the Great Room (banqueting for up to 2000 covers) alone holding up to 300 functions per year and is Europe’s largest hotel ballroom.
Stuart Bowery, General Manager , Grosvenor House says, “Engaging, modern and innovative, Nigel is the first Executive Chef in over 15 years to oversee all food and beverage outlets and banqueting at Grosvenor House, the largest hotel catering operation in the UK. He enthusiastically leads his kitchen brigade and manages the scale and complexities of our landmark hotel in a calm, assured and measured manner. His natural passion and flair consistently pulls through in all that he does, with a constant focus on improving food quality, procuring ethically and managing profit.’
“Nigel’s recognition as Hotel Chef of the Year is thoroughly deserved; his contribution to our success at Grosvenor House is hugely significant and as a highly respected leader within our team, we are all thrilled to congratulate him on his achievement.”
Nigel Boschetti says, “I am incredibly proud to be the recipient of Hotel Chef of the Year at the Hotel Catey Awards. Grosvenor House is a vibrant hotel that allows me and my entire team of chefs to thrive on a daily basis. This award is a huge honour and is certainly one of the most significant commendations of my career so far.”
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel opened its doors to the public in May 1929 and quickly established itself as the glamorous home of the society set and wealthy Americans, attracting a fashionable crowd from Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson to Ella Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Onassis. Fast forward to 2008 and the hotel culminated one of the most extensive renovation projects of its kind. Thanks to a multi-million investment Grosvenor House has resumed its place amongst London’s most desirable hotels and is restored to its former glory, being awarded The Visit London Award for Large Hotel of The Year. The extensive restoration programme includes five bar and four dining options, ranging from traditional American fare in JW Steakhouse to award-winning afternoon tea in the scenic Park Room to Corrigan’s Mayfair, the signature restaurant of celebrity chef, Richard Corrigan.
About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today’s sophisticated, self-assured travellers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretence. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 57 JW Marriott hotels in 23 countries; by 2015 the portfolio is expected to encompass 79 properties in 28 countries.
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