The Craft Guild of Chefs CEO Andrew Green has been honoured with an Honorary Fellow from the Faculty of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Westminster Kingsway College.
The title was conferred to Green at a graduation ceremony.
On advising Green of the award, Terry Tinton, Centre Director Hospitality and Culinary Arts wrote:
“Honorary Fellow appointments are granted to leading figures in the hospitality industry with expertise in areas which are relevant to the future development of this (Westminster Kingsway College) faculty, coupled with their ability to inspire students.”
He continued:
“...there can be no doubt the Craft Guild has thrived under your leadership. In the same spirit, your support of our work has been extremely valued. Undeniably, your journey to the top took dedication, resilience, motivation and inspiration; personal qualities our students need to embrace as they embark on their hospitality careers.”
Upon receiving the Honorary Fellowship, Green said:
“It’s a great honour and privilege to receive this title. To be recognised in this way by my peers is quite humbling. My sincere thanks to Westminster Kingsway College for allowing me to join their prestigious ranks. Now let’s all work together to get the next generation of chefs and hospitality workers ready for the challenges ahead.”
Compliments for Green flooded in on Twitter, with industry associations such as PACE, TUCO, NACC, PS100 all sending best wishes and congratulations. Chef Geoff Acott, Vice President of The Craft Guild of Chefs added “Well done Andrew – Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving guy. Your work for the Guild is exemplary.”
The role of an Honorary Fellow involves various contributions. These include supporting the strategic objective of the College to become the UK’s best college for a hospitality and culinary arts education. Helping to inspire the student body by delivering guest lectures and where possible offering developmental opportunities to students, such as helping to provide student placements.
Westminster Kingsway College is one of the largest further education colleges in London, with a diverse student body of around 14,000 students.
