Top achievements in city hospitality sector recognised at awards

THE annual Chester Hospitality People Awards, sponsored by Saffron Vanilla, Chester Race Company and Horseradish, returned for their 2025 ceremony, recognising the best of the city's hospitality sector.

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Attended by guests from Chester's vibrant hospitality community, the event showcased the remarkable talents and contributions of individuals and establishments shaping the city's ever-evolving landscape.

Held at Chester Racecourse and presented by TV legend Lucy Meacock, a total of 16 awards were presented and seven highly commended mentions.

Steven Hesketh, chair of the Chester Hospitality Association, said “We are delighted to honour the remarkable achievements of Chester's hospitality professionals at the third Chester Hospitality Association People Awards.

“After the success of our previous awards, we're thrilled to once again celebrate the vast hospitality talent and amazing venues we have in this city. A huge congratulations to all our nominees and winners.”

The winners were chosen through a rigorous selection process with a judging panel of industry experts interviewing and deliberating over the nominees before choosing their worthy winners.

Among the big winners on the night was iKO Projects with their team taking home a total of four awards while Rowton Hall Hotel went home with two accolades.

Rupert Worden, Group Catering Director at Chester Racecourse, said: “The Chester Hospitality People Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving Chester's vibrant hospitality scene.