Awards

The  Society makes awards to Restaurants and other venues that offer outstanding quality of food, wine and service. 

Our Gold Standard Restaurant Award is made at the discretion of the Regional Committee, according to very strict criteria.  

The new  Excellence Award is less honerous than the full restaurant award, and may be made at the discretion of Branch Committees,  provided that 50% of members agree that the venue offers great wine, food and service.   

It has been enthusiastically received by venues across the country, which have ranged from hotels and high-end restaurants to country pubs and catering colleges. 

“We are very proud to be the first recipients in this area to receive the Award – it means a lot to us and we shall display the sticker and leaflets with pride”

Simon & Sharon Pledge, The Carpenters Arms, Stanton Wick, Somerset

“It is incredible to receive this award from the International Wine & Food Society. Our students work hard to master their craft, and to be recognised for this by such a prestigious organisation motivates and enthuses our learners in their pursuit for excellence.”

Paul Ratcliffe, Chief Lecturer and Course Leader in Hospitality & Catering,
Warrington Vale Royal College 

“  …. the Excellence Award opens up new channels with hospitality and forges a firmer link with venues which in the longer term should raise the IWFS profile and member numbers.”

Tim Hodges, Chairman, Merseyside & Mid-Cheshire Branch

The Society also makes awards to individual members for exceptional service.