Awards
Richard Hughes, The Lavender House and the Team
2010
Richard Hughes: Nominated for 2010 EDP Food Awards "Outstanding Achievement Award"
Daniel Gibson, Commis Chef: Silver Medal Hotelympia - Classic Fish Dish, Practical
Richard Knights: Commended Pastillage Static Display
Richard Hughes: Invited to judge "Guild of Food Writers' Cookery Book of the Year 2010"
2009
Sam Matthews: Finalist Young Waiter of the Year
Staff Development Award, Archant Business Awards: Winner
Invitation to cook at Restaurant Show, Earls Court October 2010
Richard Knights: Steelite Passion to Inspire Certificate of Merit. Hospitality UK NEC Birmingham
Julia Hetherton: Chocolate Petit Fours Bronze Medal
Sam Matthews: Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Level 2, Award of Merit
2008
Richard Hughes: Honorary Fellowship, University of Suffolk Colleges (Great Yarmouth)
Richard Knights: National Chef of the Year Semi-Finalist
Julia Hetherton: National Young Chef of the Year Semi-Finalist
Sam Matthews: National Young Waiter of the Year Semi-Finalist
Jonathon Gay: EDP Young Chef of the Future, Winner
Jack Gosling: EDP Young Chef of the Future, Runner Up
Laura Johnson: Hotel School Student of the Year (Restaurant Service) Winner
EDP Food Awards Restaurant of the Year, Runner Up
2007
EDP Tourism Awards, Education & Training, Winner
Restaurant Association Young Waiter of the Year Semi-Finalist,
Jamie Perry
2006
Springboard UK Best Student Placement Provider
Catey Best Independent Marketing Campaign, Winner
EDP Tourism Awards Innovation, Winner
EEDA BBC Work for Schools Premier Award, Richard Hughes
EEDA BBC School/Business Link, Winner
EEDA BBC Outstanding Student of the Year, Anna Simpson
Norfolk Food Awards Young Chef of the Year, Julia Hetherton
Hoste Arms Norfolk Craft Student Competition Winner, Julia Hetherton
National Chef of the Year Semi-Finalist, Richard Knights
2005
Norwich Hotel School Premier Award for Outstanding Contribution
Norfolk Food Awards Young Chef of the Future, Simon Hilburn
Norfolk Food Awards Employment Innovation, Winner
2004
Norfolk Food Awards Employment Innovation, Winner
National Junior Master Chef Runner Up, Stacey Hughes
2003
EDP Business Awards Business/Education Link, Winner
2002-Present: Two AA Rosettes The Lavender House
2008: Two AA Rosettes The Pigs at Edgefield, Awarded
2007: Good Food Guide Recommended
2007: Michelin Recommended
Catey Menu of the Year 1994, Winner
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Menu Competition 1988, Runner Up
National Chef of the Year Semi Finalist 1993, 1991, 1989,
Richard Hughes
Member of the Guild of Food Writers
Published:
September 2004: Hughes Cooking
September 2006: Puddings Galore
May 2008: The Pigs Book of Proper Pub Food
September 2008: Step by Step with Richard Hughes
Columnist for Caterer & Hotelkeeper, Eastern Daily Press, EDP Norfolk
What the Papers Say!
"Richard Hughes' pioneering cooking uses only the finest
local produce." "Ambience refreshingly unstuffy."
Independent March 2008
"A class act, set in a gorgeous 16th century building."
Telegraph May 2008
"One of the top ten most romantic restaurants in the country."
The Times February 2008
"Always something special." "Richard Hughes' cooking can
be sublime."
Hardens Guide 2008
"Richard Hughes in on a culinary mission to get Norfolk ingredients
on the map and to encourage diners to have fun."
Square Meal November 2007
"The food is very much the focus of this friendly under-
stated establishment."
AA Guide 2008
"A feast on the eyes as well as the plate."
EDP March 2008
