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Why Ellis Mack?
Ellis Mack are specialist Hospitality Recruiters – our team have an extensive background in Chef and senior management roles. Offering cost effective recruitment solutions and market leading extended guarantees. Based in Scotland we offer UK wide coverage for our clients Ellis Mack are delighted to be supporting the DRAM Awards 2014
www.ellismack.co.uk
The Centrum Building 38 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DX Tel: 0141 548 8246 Fax: 0141 548 8001
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This is the 19th year of the DRAM Awards and the trade today is almost unrecognisable from where it was in 1995. Tonight we are here to celebrate the achievements of our finalists and how far the trade has come.
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Every year we honour someone with a Lifetime Achievement award and this year we also have an award for Pride and Passion which goes to an individual who takes pride in what they do and who has a passion for the industry. An event like this would not be possible without the support of our sponsors: - Benromach, BII Scotland, Caledonia Best, Desperados, Diageo, Kopparberg, Kraken, Mixxit, Molson Coors, Tennent’s, the Wee DRAM and the Sunday Mail Centenary Fund - the Sunday Mail celebrates 100 years this year, and they are fundraising for good causes - its aim is to reach a million. That’s why our charity auction and raffle is all going to the fund this year. I’d also like to say a huge thanks to the Sunday Mail for its continued support of our Pub of the Year category. The Awards would also not take place without our team of mystery shoppers, fellow judges and my staff - Emma, Jill, Cheryl, Vicky, Lucy and Jamie who have all done their bit for this evening. Not to mention Jock, the dug, and Lucy and Tootsie, a massive thank you to them all. And finally to the team at the Grand Central and the long suffering chefs, many thanks. I hope you have a most enjoyable evening.
Susan Young Editor 3
0141 248 6006 / info@openearmusic.com
set list
menu
Entertainment outside The Travellin’ Naebodies
FISH DISH
Baked fillet of sea bream on “Masala” Style lentils
Welcome Drinks Reception
MEATLOAF
Welcome Susan Young
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The Trave
Meatloaf selection: Smoked; Apple and Pork; Scotch Beef and Mustard; Cheesy Mash and Crispy Bacon, Roasted Shallot, Mushrooms and Chantenay Carrots Tarragon Sauce served separate.
Pop Quiz Rob Deering Dinner Served
Raffle Envelopes Gathered
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Lifetime Achievement Award
Fresh Summer Strawberries with vanilla pod ice cream, served in a crisp wafer basket with strawberry popcorn
Auction prize Awards Ceremony hosted by Rob Deering
Tea & Coffee
Dancing to Music by Open Ear
Freshly Brewed Infusions served with Champagne and Raspberry Truffles
Carriages 2am
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Tran si t ion Inter iors Ltd . Specialists in Interior Refurbishment
Waverley House, 16 Lawson Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3JP Tel: 01563 573 200 Fax: 01563 530 220
Transition Interiors would like to wish all the finalists the best of luck at the DRAM Awards 2014.
www.transitioninteriors.co.uk
ALL OUR FINALISTS
BENrOmACh AWArD fOr SuCCESS BUZZW
ORKS PrestwHOLDINGS ick
ARTISAN Wishaw
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E GR S & LEISUR L E T O H W MANORVIE Howwood
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BII CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD E CORNER GRILL ON TH w Glasgo
LIDO Troon
LYNNHUR ST H Johnston OTEL e
L OR HOTE O M W A L P U r Uplawmoo
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CALEDONIA BEST Neighbourhood Bar/Pub of The Year HOTEL & BAR commercial THE Wishaw
THE dean Newtong tavern range
novar bar Kirkcald y
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Catering Disposables Glassware Crockery Cleaning & Janitorial Paper Hygiene Barware Catering Equipment Kitchen Design & Installation Catering & Refrigeration Engineers Free Next Day Delivery
Congratualtions to all the nominees and winners of the 2014 Dram Awards Some Great Instock Deals Blue Centrefeed
£7
Vax VCC-08 Vacuum Cleaner
£65
Double Door Bottle Cooler
£340 Hobart Ecomax
£1020
Call: 0844 844 1563 Email: sales@instockgroup.co.uk www.instockgroup.co.uk
DESPERADOS New Bar of the Year HYDE BA R & DIN Glasgow ING
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HOWLIN’ WOL Glasgow
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WHITE ELEPH Glasgow
JUNIPER Edinbur gh
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DIAGEO Award for Social Responsibility DRIFTWOOD, Glasgow
CAMPUS Glasgow
GLASG
OW UN GlasgowIVERSITY
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DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year L, Loch Lomond
ARDLUI HOTE
THE AUL DHOU East Kil SE ARMS bride
The Settle inn
BRIDGE
INN AT R Ratho ATHO
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KOPPARBERG Independent Bar of the Year MEAT B AR Glasgow
CLARKS Dundee
THE PAC IFIC Glasgow
THE PAper mill Lasswade
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auction & Raffle Prizes Exclusive use of the Media Scotland Box to see Still Game on Sunday 5 October at the matinee show. Seats 12 people. Drinks and food are available on the day but not included in your prize. To arrange your tickets, please email Mags.Fraser@ trinitymirror.com 14 days before the show date. A bottle of 12 year old Bowmore Dinner for two at one of Lisini Leisure venues (The Parkville/Dalziel Park or Angels) A bottle of Bubbly A Shellac manicure courtesy of The Beauty Store, Glasgow All money raised on the night will go to the Sunday Mail Centenary Fund.
The Sunday Mail Centenary Fund aims to raise £1million for 17 of Scotland’s most deserving charities who do vital work in our communities. The charities include: Breast Cancer Care Scotland, Borderline, Calum’s Cabin, CHAS, Childline, Children 1st, Darlinda’s Charity, Erskine, Kilbryde Hospice, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, The Marina Dalglish Appeal, Mary’s Meals, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland, RNIB Scotland, Shelter Scotland, The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice and Thistle Foundation.
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COMPERE Rob Deering Rob Deering is an award winning comedian who combines an easy manner, sharp wit, physical comedy, a broad trivia knowledge and virtuoso musicianship. A live-circuit and Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Rob’s infectious enthusiasm and warm, upbeat delivery has won over audiences around the world. Shunning the more considered material of some of his contemporaries, Rob is first and foremost an entertainer with charm and charisma to spare. Combining jokes, a cheeky grim and some impressive guitar and singing skills, Rob wins over audiences of any background. Using a battery of effects pedals, Rob creates whole songs live on stage to help him look at how ludicrous rock music can be, the worst song lyrics ever written, and highlight wildly inappropriate songs to accompany certain moments in life. He also points out how many performers sing with bread in their mouths and the similarity of songs previously considered worlds apart - such as Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and Abba’s Dancing Queen. Omitting his appearance as a youthful contestant on Channel 4’s quiz 15 to 1, Rob first appeared on TV falling over in the background of vox pops on RI:SE. Since then he’s also appeared on Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks, Movie Mistakes Uncovered Uncut, Totally Top Trumps, and he hosted 99 Things to Do Before You Die on Channel 5. Rob also set a record when appearing the comedians editions of the Weakest Link by answering every question correctly and has supported US comic legend Emo Phillips.
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KRAKEN BLACK SPICED RUM Cocktail Bar of the Year BAR KO
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Take three very high quality individuals, shake them into one and what do you have? THE AMANDA HUMPHREY Having worked in some of the best bars in the UK and joining us from one of London’s top establishments is Amanda Humphrey who brings a wealth of relevant up-to-the-minute knowledge.
TEAM fROM MAxxIUM UK DAVID MILES Another ‘newbie’ is David Miles who has been working in our sales force for the last seven years in the London area.
WAYNE COLLINS Last, but definitely not least, is Wayne Collins who created our training initiative ten years ago and is still going strong, spreading the mixxit message around the world.
So now that you know the team, please give us a call or drop us a note if you need training delivered at the very highest level.
Jim Grierson, On-Trade Sales Director, Maxxium UK
mixxit.co.uk Tel. 01786 430500
MIXXIT Bar Apprentice 2014
Chlöe Colvin Lulu, Edinburgh
MICHAEL ELLIS Lido, Troon
CALUM JOHNSTON Bar Kohl, Edinburgh
PHILIP JONES Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
MONTSE ‘LUNA’ LUNA Crieff Hydro, Crieff
jOE MACKECHNIE Tiki Bar, Glasgow
Meg murray Blythswood Square, Glasgow
Stewart patience Booly Mardys, Glasgow
Calvin Politi Tonic, Edinburgh
dominic roarty White Elephant, Glasgow
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Aston Recruitment operates out of Livingston, Glasgow and London. ‘Working in Partnership’ - that’s exactly what we do ensuring that as an independent we successfully grow the business in the UK. Aston Recruitment recruits primarily in the following disciplines: • ACCOUNTANCY • EXECUTIVE SEARCH • HOSPITALITY • HUMAN RESOURCES • RETAIL • SALES & MARKETING
Working in Partnership
Head Office Centrex House : 1 Simpson Parkway : Kirkton Campus : Livingston : EH54 7BH t. +44 (0) 1506 415 445 f. +44 (0) 1506 497 182 www.astonrecruit.co.uk : www.astonchefsuk.co.uk
As the leading Hospitality recruiter in Scotland we are...
Proud to Support the DRAM Awards 2014
MOLSON COORS Champion Beer Pub of Scotland the holyrood Edinburgh
Indigo yard Edinbur gh
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THE PAper Lasswad mill e
Teuchters Landing Edinburgh
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SHOOT IT, MIX IT, LOVE IT REAL VODKA WITH REAL FRUIT
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SUNDAY MAIL CENTENARY FUND Family Pub of the Year the oak tree Balmah inn a
ern , bar & tav cafe cheers Fraserburgh
old chain pier Edinbur gh
west brewery Glasgow
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TENNENT’S Quality Award THE COMMER CIAL, Wishaw
CLARKeS Dunde
THE dean Newtong tavern range
macgochans Tobermory
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WEE DRAM Whisky Bar of the Year THE PO T STILL
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SUNDAY MAIL Pub of the Year macgochans Tobermo ry
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