A Co Down man has been named ‘Chef of the Year’ by the Institute of Hospitality for his incredible work creating dishes at the five-star The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast . Following an interview by industry professionals, Nathan Dawson (26) from Magheralin beat all finalists to take home the ultimate prize. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
Nathan said: “When my name was announced I was floored, I didn’t expect to come out on top as the other finalists are so talented. "I am incredibly proud to have been named Chef of the Year and it’s given me the boost I need to continue to innovate with food using the best local ingredients Northern Ireland has to offer.” However Nathan’s determination to succeed is all down to one person.
..his mum! Nathan continued: “The last few years have been tough personally for me but especially for my mum who is my inspiration.
Advertisement Advertisement "Without her encouragement and love, I would not have pushed so hard in my life to achieve more. I haven’t been living at home for eight years as I pursued my passion for food, I know that was tough for mum, but she kept cheering me on and encouraging me to achieve my goals. "This win is not just for me but also her – she asked for nothing from me but has given me so much.
Thank you, mum.” Cian Landers, general manager, Fitzwilliam Hotel, explained: �.
