The UK’s top operators in casual dining sector revealed

The UK's best casual dining operators have been announced at the 2017 Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards

There were awards for a wide and varied range of operators at the event, held at the Marriott London Grosvenor Square, following the first day of the annual Casual Dining trade show.

British chain Wagamama was recognised in two categories: multiple casual dining restaurant of the year and chief executive David Campbell was named trailblazer of the year.

“Once again the sheer quality of this year’s awards entries has been outstanding and sends a strong signal that the casual dining restaurant and pub sector is getting stronger and more innovative every year,” said Chris Brazier, Casual Dining’s group event director. “The Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards is a fantastic way to celebrate and reward those companies – from the big names to the emerging brands – who are making a real difference to the growth of this sector.  Congratulations to each of our winners – the casual dining market is thriving, thanks in large part to your continuing innovations and dedication to offering an incredible dining experience.”

The full list of  Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2017 winners:

Trailblazer of the Year (sponsored by Lamb Weston)
– David Campbell, chief executive of wagamama

New Casual Dining Concept of the Year (sponsored by Fresh Direct)
– Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse, Westfield Stratford City, London

Casual Dining Community Award (sponsored by Casual Dining show)
– The Breakfast Club: Multiple volunteering initiatives

Casual Dining Marketing Campaign (sponsored by Chef Direct)
– Las Iguanas: Summer 2016 Championsheeps Family Dining Campaign

Best Designed Independent Casual Dining Restaurant (sponsored by Commercial Kitchen show)
– The Vincent Café & Cocktail Bar, Liverpool (designed by DesignLSM)

Best Designed Multiple Casual Dining Restaurant (sponsored by Commercial Kitchen show)
– ASK Italian: Gloucester Road, London (designed by Gundry & Ducker)

Best Designed Casual Dining Pub or Bar (sponsored by Commercial Kitchen show)
– Galvin HOP: Spitalfields, London (designed by DesignLSM)

Independent Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (sponsored by GetWaiter)
– Jack & Alice, Gerrards Cross

Independent Casual Dining Pub of the Year (sponsored by Budweiser Budvar)
– The Malt House, London

Small Casual Dining Employer of the Year (sponsored by COREcruitment)
– Jack & Alice

Large Casual Dining Employer of the Year (sponsored by Reynolds)
– Peach Pub Company

Menu Innovation Award (sponsored by Eurilait)
– KuPP

Multiple Casual Dining Pub Brand of the Year (sponsored by McCain Foodservice)
– The Draft House

Multiple Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (sponsored by Bar Foods)
– Wagamama

Tina Nielsen

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