LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Harry Murray MBE, Managing Director of Lucknam Park Hotel, Wiltshire was awarded the highest accolade of Lifetime Achievement Award for his long and distinguished service to the hotel industry on Tuesday 8th July 2008 at the Hotel Catey Awards held at Grosvenor House. Only nine Lifetime Achievement Awards have been awarded in the last 25 years.
Harry Murray, MBE is a deserved winner of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than 40 years in the hotel industry, Harry has marked his career with outstanding service and training; he is a past chairman of the Master Innholders and was the Hotelier of the Year in 1986. His effect on the industry has been immense.
More than 1,000 of hospitality’s most important decision makers were witness to the spectacular occasion, which saw the Roux Brothers scoop The Silver Catey. This year celebrates the 25th Anniversary of The Caterer and Hotelkeeper Awards which have been well established to recognise and applaud the best of British hospitality. The great and the good, from across the hospitality sectors, turned out for this special occasion and glittering event.
Harry Murray MBE, Managing Director of Lucknam Park, commented, “I am delighted and overwhelmed and it was a total surprise. I am still shell shocked and was humbled by the reception I received from the distinguished gathering.”
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Note to Editors: Only nine Lifetime Achievement Awards have been awarded in the last 25 years including: Richard Shepherd (07); Anton Mosimann (04); Egon Ronay (01); Francis Coulson & Brian Sack (98); Albert & Michel Roux (95); Victor Ceserani (92); Douglas Barrington (89); and Lord Forte of Ripley (86).
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Harry Murray MBE, Managing Director of Lucknam Park wins Lifetime Achievement Award
HOTEL CHEF OF THE YEAR
(under 250 covers)
Hywel Jones was awarded the Hotel Chef of the Year in November 2007 at the Hotel Catey awards
ANDREW HARPER'S HIDEAWAY REPORT
2007 Hideaway of the Year Grand Award.
RELAIS & CHATEAUX
Welcome Trophy 2007
A Member since 2001
One of only twenty five UK Members
VISIT BRITAIN
Visit Britain Award Five Star Gold Award
THE AA
Three Rosettes
Five Red Stars
MICHELIN
A Michelin Star
Red Hotel Four Turrets
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER MAGAZINE READERS' AWARDS
The Best UK Spa Hotel 1998
Top 10 Best UK Leisure Hotel
MEETINGS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL MAGAZINE READERS AWARDS
The Best UK Hotel 1999 Meetings Category
JOHANSENS
Most Excellent Country Hotel Award 2000
HOTEL CHEF OF THE YEAR
Hywel Jones from Lucknam Park wins
Hotel Chef of the Year
The Hotel Cateys is the latest event in the hospitality calendar and the hotel industry’s only truly independent benchmark of operational excellence. These awards recognize, reward and celebrate the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to support the hotels UK sector by delivering exceptional guests experience day in and day out.
Since his appointment as Head Chef at Lucknam Park in 2004 Hywel has raised the standards of the cuisine to a level that has resulted in numerous accolades including a Michelin Star which has helped to position this property as one of the UK’s leading country house hotels.
Harry Murray MBE FIH, Managing Director of Lucknam Park, commented, “We are all delighted with Hywel’s success which he richly deserves for his skills as a chef, leadership qualities and for his dedication. We also believe Hywel will be inspired by this award to achieve even greater success in the future.”
"Under the attentive eye of managing director Harry Murray (MBE no less), immaculately drilled staff are unfailingly thoughtful, friendly and dedicated. Nothing is too much trouble. The result is a luxury hotel with a homely feel."
Daily Mail 12th June 2006
"The emphasis at Lucknam is on quality rather than novelty with classic brand name treatments (Clarins facials, Thalgo Marine wraps, Aroma Therapeutics massages) all perfectly executed by highly skilled practitioners."
Daily Mail 12th June 2006
"Lucknam's truly unique amenity however is it's equestrian centre, encompassing an all weather arena and cross country course crested by the same firm that designed the much praised equestrian facilities at the Sydney Olympics."
Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report April 2006
"What strikes you about the food at Lucknam, every element of it, from the bread to the cheese board, is that nothing is left to chance. Everything looks like a sumptuous photo shoot, and thankfully, it all tastes as good as it looks."
The Bath Magazine Restaurant Review November 2005
"If you thought that London had the monopoly on good restaurants and fine wines, then think again... luxury ingredients and modern classics typify the cooking. The restaurant is cleverly designed to incorporate the hearty dishes welcomed on indulgent weekends away, and did not-realise-it-was-healthy recipes for anyone wanting to eat light"
The Independent August 2000
"It's so perfect... the inner peace that comes with a stay at Lucknam Park is a dangerous thing: it can seriously damage your ability to deal with real life"
The Sunday Express January 2001
"As a country house hotel, it is nearly faultless: Luxurious, individual, immaculately presented bedrooms; a fine restaurant with extensive wine list; and a fabulous 500 acre estate, which you can explore on foot or horseback."
Radio Times January 2005
