Braehead Foods MD Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hospitality Industry Dinner

Yet another award for Craig Stevenson, the owner and managing director of, Braehead Foods and The Cook School Scotland. Craig was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland at its annual dinner in Glasgow.

Over 400 guests enjoyed a meal which included courses created by Michelin starred chefs, Martin Wishart of Wishart’s restaurant, Jeff Bland of Balmoral and Steven Doherty of the Cook School.

Craig learnt he was receiving the award at the start of the evening. The HIT Scotland lifetime achievement award is presented to someone who goes above and beyond their role to raise standards and aspirations in the industry. Sponsored by industry magazine, Caterer and Hotelkeeper and Brakes Fresh Ideas, the annual award was created to reward and promote role models for the Hospitality industry.

David Cochrane, Chief Executive of HIT Scotland said, “We felt that Craig deserved the award because of his key role as a promoter of authentic Scottish products and for supporting rural tourism. Craig invests much of his own time and resources in the chefs of tomorrow at his Braehead Cook School and through sholarships. This is in addition to his generosity to industry charities. He has helped ensure many charity events, such as ours are successes”.

Craig said, “This award comes as a complete surprise but I am over the moon to receive it. For me, it is important to put money, time and effort back into the business and community we earn a living from and I think the hospitality industry in Scotland is particularly good at this. There are many people like me giving back and I am surprised but delighted to be recognised for it.”

Previous winners of the award include: Peter Lederer of Gleneagles, Stewart Cameron, Andrew Fairlie, James Thomson, and Willie Pike.

The Hospitality Industry Trust, known as HIT Scotland, is a Scotland based charity, which raises funds to support and encourage excellence in the hospitality industry. The charity’s bursary scheme provides hospitality students with financial support to ensure they complete their course if in difficulty. The charity also provides scholarships to emerging talent already working in the industry. These place promising people on world class learning experiences at home and abroad.