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Bristol chef named UK best
Casamia chef-patron Peter Sanchez-Iglesias has been named the UK’s best chef in The Good Food Guide 2018.
Sanchez-Iglesias received a cooking score of eight out of ten at Casamia, whose two neighbouring restaurants Pi Shop and Paco Tapas are also among seven new Bristol entrants in the prestigious guide.
Casamia has also climbed from 28 to ten in the guide’s list of the UK’s best restaurants.
Good Food Guide editor Elizabeth Carter said: “It seems fitting that such a vibrant foodie hotspot as Bristol should supply our latest chef of the year.”
Peter is no stranger to the guide. With his brother Jonray, he picked up the best up and coming chefs award in 2008 and they were joint chefs of the year in 2015, winning the award shortly before Jonray’s tragic death at the age of 32.
Carter added: “Now solo in the kitchen, Peter has emerged as a serious reputation maker in his own right – you could say against all odds – and the new look Casamia has won all our hearts.
“There is nothing complacent about this ultra smooth-running operation, care and attention to detail are second to none, from the thrilling food to the staff who look genuinely pleased to see you.”
Peter, a panelist on Bristol24/7’s food and drink guide EatDrink24/7, said: “The dedication and time commitment by the team is truly reflected in this incredible award. It has been a tough two years but I am so thankful to have such amazing people around me.
“I believe this award will fuel me and the team to achieve our full potential and presents the opportunity for more people to hear about a little restaurant in Bristol that defied all odds,” he told the Bristol Post.
Earlier this month, Casamia became the first restaurant in Bristol to make customers pay in advance of their meal: a non-refundable £118 per person for a meal before drinks and service.
The Good Food Guide 2018 is published by Waitrose on September 4, priced £17.99. www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk
Read more: Seven new Bristol entries in Good Food Guide 2018
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