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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