Date announced for the fifth Northern Hospitality Awards

The Northern Hospitality Awards, which recognise the leading restaurants, bars and hotels in the North of England, are to take place on the evening of Monday 12th April 2010 at the Hilton Deansgate, Manchester.

The awards will be presented by renowned food and drink journalist, Nigel Barden.

Chefs, restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels from across the North West, Yorkshire and the North East will have the opportunity to excel in eight categories and be in with the chance of winning the coveted Northern Hospitality Awards title.

David Gale, the Hilton Hotel's head chef, will be creating a four-course menu for the evening which will honour the essence of Northern fine dining. All of this plus live entertainment will ensure the evening is truly sensational.

Thom Hetherington, managing director of Moorfield Media, organisers of the Awards, said: "We are delighted to be announcing the fifth Northern Hospitality Awards which, thanks to the success of previous years, have become hugely respected and sought after among the North's most prestigious hospitality providers.

"The 2010 Awards are set to be our biggest and most impressive yet with an evening of sensational food and entertainment on the cards. Entry forms will be available to download soon and the closing deadlines have been announced so all that remains is for me to wish entrants the very best of luck and we will look forward to celebrating with you on 12th April."

Categories and entry information 
The entry categories for the 2010 Northern Hospitality Awards are as follows:
Best Restaurant 
Best Hotel 
Best Bar 
Best Pub 
Best Newcomer 
Best Wine Offering 
Best General Manager 
Best Chef

There will also be a Special Achievement category, further details of which will be announced in early 2010.

The closing deadline for entries is Friday 19th February 2010 and judging will take place from 2 to 4 March. As well as an esteemed line-up of food and drink experts, the judging panel will also include the winners from the 2009 Northern Hospitality Awards.

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.northernhospitalityawards.co.uk or they can be obtained by calling 0161 235 5224.

Words: Clare Riley

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