AA CHEFS' CHEF OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY WELLOCKS


A coveted title, this unique award offers all AA Rosette-awarded chefs a chance to decide which of their peers deserve this widely respected recognition. This award recognises their performance and continued commitment to the profession over the last 12 months.


The winner will receive their award at the AA Hospitality Awards to be held on Monday 22 September 2025 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. 

Find out about the previous winners of AA Chefs’ Chef.

This award is sponsored by Wellocks


Please note: You must be an AA Rosette holder to vote and can only vote once.



AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year

AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year

AA Chefs’ Chef of the year

Adam, Handling

Restaurant
The Frog by Adam Handling
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Aktar, Islam

Restaurant
Opheem
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Angela, Hartnett

Restaurant
Murano by Angela Hartnett
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Brett, Graham

Restaurant
The Ledbury
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Clare, Smyth

Restaurant
Core by Clare Smyth
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Gareth, Ward

Restaurant
Ynyshir
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Hélène, Darroze

Restaurant
The Connaught
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Lorna, McNee

Restaurant
Cail Bruich
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Michael, Wignall

Restaurant
The Angel at Hetton
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Pam, Brunton

Restaurant
Inver
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Roberta, Hall-McCarron

Restaurant
The Little Chartroom
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Tom, Kitchin

Restaurant
The Kitchin
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