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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