IT WAS a night of celebration, as the executive head chef at Bridgwater College was presented with a prestigious award.

Scott Pring picked up the Public Sector Chef Award at The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2016, held at the Lancaster Hotel in London.

Mr Pring has been head chef at Bridgwater College for 15 years, attended the awards ceremony after being shortlisted to one of three finalists from the public sector.

The Guild of Chef Awards recognises and rewards the hospitality industry’s leading talent across all sectors.

Seventeen awards were presented on the night, ranging from young and apprentice chefs to pub and restaurant chefs.

Specialist sectors such as pastry, public sector and ethnic chefs were also recognised.

Mr Pring said: "I am exceptionally proud to have won such a prestigious award.

"It was a fantastic evening and wonderful to spend time with my peers and heroes of the catering profession.

"This is the third year that I have been shortlisted for this award so it’s a real honour to have won.

"To win a Craft Guild award and jacket is one of the highest accolades that can be bestowed upon a chef and I am truly honoured.

"I would like to thank my line manager, Diana Bright, who nominated me for this award and Bridgwater College who have employed and supported me for the last 15 years."