Head chef runner-up in Destination Harrogate’s Chef of the Year 2011
Goldsborough Hall’s Head Chef runner-up in Destination Harrogate’s Chef of the Year 2011
David Stewart-Pybus, Head Chef of wedding venue Goldsborough Hall, was the runner up in the Chef of the Year category in the prestigious Destination Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards which took place on 31st May 2011.
The judges were impressed with the number of nominations for David with many coming from guests who had held wedding receptions at the venue in the last year. They all praised David for the excellent quality cuisine that he delivered time and again from simple dishes to more sophisticated ideas.
One nominator wrote, “David is a superb young chef providing small or large scale catering solutions with amazing attention to detail and an uncompromising attitude to ingredients, preparation and presentation – he is able to crown a glorious social venue with top class dining.”
The Hall’s owner Mark Oglesby says, “We were thrilled with David’s nomination for Harrogate’s Chef of the Year and delighted that he was runner-up. It recognises David’s huge talent, knowledge and skill – and his use of local produce and producers throughout the region. We get lots of feedback from wedding and b&b guests who all tell us how amazing the food is here and we are grateful to all those who have voted for him in this award.”
The awards are now in their third year and celebrate the best of the people and businesses who represent Harrogate’s leading industry – Business and Leisure Tourism. Chef of the Year is sponsored by Sykes House Farm and for more details on the awards see Destination Harrogate.
Goldsborough Hall named in Christmas edition of Vogue magazine as a ‘Venue in Vogue’
Goldsborough Hall named in Vogue magazine’s ‘Venues in Vogue’
Goldsborough Hall has been chosen by Vogue magazine as one of its 'Venues in Vogue'
Goldsborough Hall is thrilled to have been featured in the Christmas 2011 issue of the prestigious Vogue magazine as one of its Venues in Vogue.
In Vogue’s guide to the perfect wedding and honeymoon, the magazine describes the hall as ‘one of Yorkshire’s most memorable and unique venues’.
Owner Clare Oglesby says: “To be listed in this leading fashion and lifestyle magazine is a real honour. This magazine has a wide reaching influence throughout the country and it’s great to have such recognition at this high level.”
Goldsborough Hall listed in Brides Magazine’s Top 100 Venues
Goldsborough Hall listed in Brides magazine’s Top 100 venues
Goldsborough Hall is delighted to announce that it has been listed in this year’s top 100 wedding venues in influential Brides magazine (Mar-Apr 2011 issue) and is the highest listed venue in the Yorkshire region.
Owner Clare Oglesby, says: “We were absolutely delighted with this accolade. Bridesmagazine is the most prestigious publication that newly engaged couples buy and we are thrilled that we have been recognised as the best in the county.”
Brides magazine labelled this Yorkshire venue a “hidden gem” and called the sumptuous six bedroom suites as “stately with a modern twist”. Clare Oglesby continues: “It’s a real honour to be listed in such a high-ranking publication and it is a credit to all those who have worked so hard, with us, to turn the Hall into such a beautiful yet private venue.”
