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ACHIEVEMENTS

2019

4 AA Rosettes – Burlington (Devonshire Arms)

Appointed Head Chef – Forest Side

2020

La Liste – Best Restaurants in the World

2021

Regained Michelin Star – Forest Side

Four AA Rosettes – Forest Side

2022

Harden’s & Good Food Guide Listings

National Restaurant Awards Mention

Cumbria & Lake District Food Awards – Finalist Mentions

2023

AA Hotel of the Year (England) – Forest Side

Cumbrian Chef of the Year

Best Country Hotel of the Year – Good Hotels Guide (César Award)

MICHELIN Key – Forest Side

We’re Smart World Awards – #4 UK / Top 100 Global

2024

Hotel Chef of the Year (<250 covers) – Hotel Cateys

Cumbrian Chef of the Year

Cumbria Food Awards – Chef & Hotel Restaurant of the Year

2025

Five AA Rosettes – Forest Side

Cumbrian Chef of the Year

AA Inspectors’ Choice Red Star Award

British Culinary Federation – Restaurant/Hotel Chef of the Year

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