Eric Zwiebel MS, sommelier at Summer Lodge, Evershot, Dorset, has been chosen to represent the UK at the prestigious ASI World Sommelier contest being held in Japan in 2013. Eric contested his place at the world event against two former UK Sommeliers of the Year – Matthieu Longuere MS of La Trompette, London, and Nicolas […]
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Eric Zwiebel to represent UK at ASI World Sommelier competition
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Jan Konetzki becomes Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2012
Sommelier Jan Konetzki, 31, of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, was announced last night as the 2012 Moët UK Sommelier of the Year. The prestigious competition, organised by the Academy of Food & Wine Service, was held yesterday at the London International Wine Fair at ExCel. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Jan came to London five years ago […]
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Moët UK Sommelier of the Year: finalists announced
The names of the 12 sommeliers who have made it through to the final of this year’s Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competition, organised by the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS), have been announced as: Loic Avril, The Fat Duck, Bray Arnaud Bardary, Maze Gordon Ramsay, London W1 Tobias Brauweiler, Ellenborough Park, […]
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Academy appoints new events and membership manager
The Academy of Food & Wine Service has appointed Sarah Peters as its new Events and Membership Manager to run its extensive programme of events and competitions including Sommelier of the Year, Restaurant Manager of the Year and the Academy Annual Awards. Sarah has a strong background in events management both in-house for hotels and […]
Moet & Chandon to sponsor UK Sommelier of the Year
The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) is delighted to announce that premier Champagne house Moët & Chandon has signed a three-year sponsorship of its prestigious UK Sommelier of the Year competition. “The UK Sommelier of the Year is a great fit with Moët & Chandon and we are very much looking forward to […]
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Entries sought for 2012 UK Sommelier of the Year competition
The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) has launched its 2012 UK Sommelier of the Year competition and is seeking entries from sommeliers and wine waiters keen to test their knowledge and skills in this prestigious event. Now in its 33rd year the UK Sommelier of the Year competition has become one of the […]
News: Academy announces winners of Annual Awards 2011
Ashley Shaw, 32, house manager at London’s Westbury Hotel, Mayfair, has been announced as the winner of the Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) Dalmore Award for Excellence 2011. The award, sponsored by Whyte & Mackay, was presented yesterday [18 October] at the Academy Annual Awards 2011 held at London’s Butcher’s Hall. The Dalmore […]
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ACADEMY SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR AFWS ANNUAL AWARDS 2011
The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) is inviting entries from hospitality employers and staff for its front-of-house AFWS Annual Awards 2011, being held at London’s Butcher’s Hall on 18 October 2011. The Awards, which have been held by the Academy since 1988, celebrate and reward inspiring people and organisations whose hard work is […]
Restaurant Manager of the Year: video footage
This year’s Academy of Food and Wine Service UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition was won by Michele Caggianese of the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in London. Here’s some fabulous video footage of the dinner and presentations after this year’s competition…
Academy wins industry’s prestigious Catey award
The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) was this week delighted to be awarded one of the prestigious Catey awards, the industry’s Oscars, in Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s annual awards ceremony. The Catey was for the best independent marketing campaign and was awarded to AFWS for the PR and social media campaign surrounding the successful […]
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