The William Heptinstall Award











William Heptinstall

William HeptinstallWilliam Heptinstall, who died in 1971, was a well-known British chef. He was patron of Fortingall Hotel in Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland, a haven for lovers of good food and especially famous for its Sunday hors d'oeuvre table.

A Yorkshireman by extraction, Heptinstall became a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Bakers. While he took immense pride in British food, he was also deeply interested in European gastronomic traditions. He travelled extensively and worked for a time in Imperial Russia. His memory is revered among culinary professionals to this day.

He was the author of two full-length books, which are still considered classics of their kind: Hors d'Oeuvre and Cold Table, which won the Silver Medal at the 1960 International Art of Cookery Exhibition at Frankfurt, and Gourmet Recipes from a Highland Hotel.

The William Heptinstall Memorial Fund

This Charitable Trust was established in 1972 in his memory by his niece, the late Mollie Lowrance. For almost 50 years it has given awards to enable young chefs to widen their knowledge of the craft through overseas travel and study.

 

Chris Bonsall MA, LLM

At its meeting on 12 October 2022 the Trustee Directors paid tribute to Chris Bonsall as he stepped down from his role as a Trustee Director and Trustee Board Chairman after more than 10 years. His leadership, enthusiasm and wise counsel were appreciated by his fellow Directors, and were critical in extending the scope of the Trust to include a specific focus on wine. 


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Paul Weaver 2011

Magalie Leray 2003 Quote

Nick Edgar 2004 WD-50 Kitchen