The Gold Service Scholarship 2023 Announces Successful Semi-Finalists

The Gold Service Scholarship, the UK’s premier award for aspiring young professionals in the hospitality industry, has announced the list of candidates who have successfully reached the Semi-Final stage of the 2023 competition. With an impressive number of initial entries, and following two Quarter Final assessment days held at the Langham Hotel and at Hotel […]

The Gold Service Scholarship mourns the death of their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen

We are deeply, deeply saddened to hear of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Words cannot express the admiration, inspiration and appreciation we have for all that The Queen has achieved throughout her years as our Monarch. We are hugely grateful for her long-standing support of the Scholarship, which not only included […]

Sponsor’s Interview: Anthony Symington, 5th Generation Port Producer, Graham’s Port

For five generations, the Symingtons have combined their passion for producing fine wines and Ports with a deep commitment to the region’s land and people.   First launched in 1882 by Andrew James Symington at the age of 18, the family have maintained the traditions and commitment to quality across their four Port houses: Graham’s, Cockburn’s, […]

The Gold Service Scholarship Announces 2023 Competition Dates

The Gold Service Scholarship – with Patronage from Her Majesty The Queen – not only rewards service excellence, but also celebrates the vital role that service plays in the broad hospitality sector. The 2023 awards will culminate with the Final presentation of the new Scholar in February 2023. Leading to that event, the competition kicks […]

The Gold Service Scholarship Announces New Scholar at Gala Event at Claridge’s

The Trustees and Judges of the Gold Service Scholarship have announced that Thomas Gammella, Restaurant Manager at The Clockspire in Sherborne, Somerset, is the new 2022 Scholar. The Awards reception was held at Claridge’s in Mayfair on Tuesday 15th February, where an impressive group of over 200 senior figures of the UK hospitality profession gathered […]

Winning finalists announced for the 10th anniversary Gold Service Scholarship

We’re delighted to announce the names of the eight talented front-of-house professionals who have made it through to the final of the Gold Service Scholarship 2022. Candidates this year spanned the length and breadth of the country, with entrants representing the restaurant, hotel, and foodservice sectors. The 33-strong semi-final was held at the Rosewood London […]

Sponsor’s Interview: Saskia Prüm, Owner of S.A. Prüm

As one of the most established wine producers in the Mosel region, S.A Prüm is steeped in history. Its 40-acre family-owned estate is home to some of the most unique Rieslings in the area. The family recently hosted our finalists as part of a special study trip, giving them the opportunity to learn about the […]

James Dainton, 2019 Finalists’ Speech

At the 2019 Awards Ceremony, finalist James Dainton received a Special commendation from the Judges. He returned to the stage, on behalf of his fellow finalists, at the 2020 Awards Ceremony to give a wonderful and insightful overview of the prizes they have enjoyed throughout the year, and what being a finalist has meant to […]

Sad passing of Sara Jayne Stanes OBE, Gold Service Scholarship Trustee

‘It is with sadness, and gratitude for a life spent in passionate support of the hospitality and food industries, that the Gold Service Scholarship respectfully acknowledges the passing of Sara Jayne Stanes OBE on 24 July 2021. Chairman of the Gold Service Scholarship Alastair Storey said: “Sara made the world of food and hospitality her […]