William Heptinstall Memorial Fund
About
The annual William Heptinstall Award has been created to help young professionals under the age of 30 widen their culinary experience.
Each year, this prestigious Award enables a talented young chef to broaden their culinary horizons through overseas travel and immersive stage experiences - fully embracing the cuisine and culture of their chosen destination. The Award is valued at £5,000, with £500 dedicated to wine education.
William Heptinstall
William 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. 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.