Exclusive Collection, the UK’s first B Corp hotel company, were double award winners at The Hotel Cateys which took place on 25 November.
A Hotel Catey is a prestigious award given within the UK hospitality industry to recognise excellence among hotels, hoteliers, and their employees.
Named after The Caterer magazine, which organises the awards, a Hotel Catey honours individuals and teams who deliver exceptional guest experiences and exemplify the highest standards in the hotel sector. These awards are especially valued because nominees are selected and judged by their industry peers.
Sarah Frankland, executive chef at Pennyhill Park won Hotel Chef of the Year (more than 250 covers) with the judges commending her for her ‘innovative approach and focus on collaboration, which has broken barriers between teams, creating exceptional experiences.’
The Pass at South Lodge (pictured), fronted by Ben Wilkinson and Monika Zurawska, won Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year with praise given for ‘thoughtful people practices and championing sustainability.’
Also shortlisted at The Hotel Cateys were executive chef, Phil Yeomans from Lainston House and Pennyhill Park’s front of house team.
Danny Pecorelli, managing director, Exclusive Collection said: “These awards really do show the focus we put on creating a team approach at departmental level, at hotel level and as a collective voice across the seven hotels.”
