AA CHEFS' CHEF OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY WOODSFOODSERVICE


VOTING IS NOW OPEN

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 21 September 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. 


This award is sponsored by Woods FoodService


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

Voting will close on Friday 31st July at 8pm 



AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year

AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year

AA Chefs’ Chef of the year

Adam Byatt

Restaurant
Trinity
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Adam Handling

Restaurant
Frog by Adam Handling
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Angela Hartnett

Restaurant
Murano
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Brett Graham

Restaurant
The Ledbury
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Clare Smyth

Restaurant
Core by Clare Smyth
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Hélène Darroze

Restaurant
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Hrishikesh Desai

Restaurant

Cedar Tree Restaurant by Hrishikesh Desai

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Kenny Atkinson

Restaurant
Solstice by Kenny Atkinson
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Lorna McNee

Restaurant
Cail Bruich
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Roberta Hall-McCarron

Restaurant
The Little Chartroom
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Mark Donald

Restaurant
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant
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Spencer Meztzger

Restaurant
Row on 5
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