Dublin’s Beaumont House and Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel, Enniskillen, Fermanagh have been named as winners of the annual Knorr Great Carvery of the Year.
Launched in 2010, the Great Carvery of the Year competition is a countrywide search for the best pub and hotel carvery.
Commenting on this year’s competition, Mark McCarthy, Business Development Chef at Unilever Food Solutions, said: “Once again the standard of those who entered the Great Carvery competition has been amazing. All the finalists have shown remarkable dedication to provide good quality food at a great price.
“We would like to thank Beaumont House and Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel for their brilliance in offering the best carveries in Ireland. Winning this competition is not to be taken lightly. It is a reflection of all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to bring quality food to their tables.”
Speaking on their win Paudie Carew, manager of Beaumont House, said: “We are delighted to win this award. As the largest carvery in the country, we pride ourselves on delivering fresh, hearty food to our customers. It’s great to be recognised for that service.”
Kevin Watson, Head Chef at the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel commented on taking the national title: “The team and I are honoured to receive this award. It endorses the quality food and service we deliver every day.”
Among the provincial winners in the Hotel of the Year category are Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork (Munster); Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway (Connacht); Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Offaly (Leinster) and Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel, Enniskillen, Fermanagh (Ulster).
In the Pub of the Year category Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee, Kerry (Munster); The Broken Jug, Ballina, Mayo (Connacht); The Market Yard, Limavady, Derry (Ulster) and Beaumont House, Dublin (Leinster) claimed the provincial titles.