CGA Peach Hero Awards shortlist 2015.

Earlier this week the CGA Peach unveiled its Hero Awards shortlist. The fifteen shortlists features 62 different restaurant groups from across the industry. The winners will receive their trophies at a special dinner to follow this year’s CGA Peach Conference at The Brewery, London on Tuesday 17th November. CGA Peach’s Peter Martin said: “These shortlists are packed with the brands and people who make our industry great, and we salute them all. Competition for our awards has been tougher this year than ever before – a clear reflection of the incredible diversity and dynamism of our industry now. We are looking forward to celebrating with the winners and all shortlisted operators on the 17th November.”

Here are some of the awards and shortlisted operators:

Most Admired Brand or CompanyBill’s, Dishoom, Hawksmoor, Loungers, Nando’s and Red’s True Barbecue.

Consumer ChoiceBill’s, Côte, Five Guys, Loch Fyne, Wagamama, Wahaca.

Best ConceptBurger & Lobster, Byron, Cabana, CAU, Franco Manca, Seafood Pub Company.

Industry LeaderDanny Breithaupt – The Restaurant Group, Tom Byng – Byron, Simon Emeny – Fuller’s, Jillian MacLean – Drake & Morgan, Alex Reilley – Loungers, John Vincent – Leon.

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