Nigel Crane Accepts British Culinary Federation Chairman’s Award

“Testament to one hell of a career”
Essential Cuisine’s Managing Director and chef founder, Nigel Crane, has been given the prestigious Chairman’s Award by the British Culinary Federation (BCF).

Nigel accepted the gong in person during last night’s BCF Awards dinner, held at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens. BCF Chairman Matt Davies handed over the award and paid tribute to the chef and the impact he has had both on the industry and on those working within it.

He said: “From humble beginnings at catering college via the Berkeley, Britannia, Waldorf, and Westbury, to hitting the high standards of the Dorchester, right through to his standing today at the helm of Essential Cuisine, this award is testament to one hell of a career!

“Nigel has always held the BCF close to his heart, and his tireless work to develop the careers of young chefs, not just here but in the wider industry, is worthy of celebration. Congratulations, chef. Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do.”