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About the award 

This award recognises an individual or property who has demonstrated outstanding service and contribution to the hospitality industry.

Michel Roux Jnr and Alain Roux

The Roux cousins, respective sons of the late great Michel and Albert Roux were honoured with our Lifetime Achievement award back in 2008. Together they have ensured the Roux family legacy has not only continued but flourished. Alain and Michel's passion and dedication to mentoring and developing young chefs is strong. 2024 saw the Roux scholarship celebrate an incredible 40 years. This culinary competition has launched some of the best UK chefs including Sat Bains, Mark Birchall (Moorhall) Luke Selby (Le Manoir), Hrishkesh Desai (Farlam Hall), Adam Smith (Woven, Coworth). At the Waterside Inn, Alain has created an incredible private library designed for study and reflection, showcasing the Roux’s amazing catalogue of cookery books. A perfect neighbour to the stunning Roux Cookery school next door which not only continues the teaching ethos but also hosts chef tables from former Roux Scholars.