A relevant, forward thinking restaurant awards show for today and the future
Recognising and celebrating the diversity of the international restaurant scene: from the dining innovators to humble, accessible establishments; major culinary capitals to uncovering hidden gems
Created by IMG in partnership with restaurant journalist Joe Warwick (Creative Director), working alongside Andrea Petrini (Chair of the Judging Panel)
Pioneering in implementing a 50/50 gender-balanced judging panel and a more inclusive awards system
100-strong judging panel of celebrated restaurant industry figures and media, including: Elena Arzak, Alex Atala, Massimo Bottura, David Change, Hélène Darroze, Daniel Humm, Dan Barber, Réne Redzepi, Ana Roš, Yotam Ottolenghi, Clare Smyth and more
18 categories championing restaurants as culture, considered in the same way as art, fashion, film and music
Audience
International chefs, food writers, culinary experts and highly engaged food-loving consumers