South Lodge hotel

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Acorn Awards, which recognise 30 of the most exciting up and coming hospitality stars under the age of 30.

From charitable endeavours to changing business models or simply having the time to slow down and plan for the future, there have been some positive stories over the past year, despite the doom and gloom.

Jordon Powell and Matteo Montone have returned to Great Britain with a medal haul after competing in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs international finals for young chefs and sommeliers.