Actor Stephen Mangan to host Casual Dining Awards in April
Award-winning actor Stephen Mangan has been announced as host of The Casual Dining Awards 2026, the industry’s premier celebration of excellence across multi-site restaurants, pubs and bars. The prestigious event will take place on 23 April at the five-star London Marriott, Grosvenor Square.
Stephen Mangan is an acclaimed English stage and screen actor who rose to prominence as Adrian Mole in the BBC series and became best known for his BAFTA-winning role as Guy Secretan in Green Wing (2004-2006). His extensive television credits include the popular comedy Episodes (2011-2017), The Split for BBC One, and co-presenting Sky Arts’ record-breaking Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year with Joan Bakewell.
On film, he has appeared in Rush alongside Chris Hemsworth, Breathe, Billy Elliot, and voiced the title role in Postman Pat, while his distinguished theatre work spans productions including The Norman Conquests, Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and most recently Private Lives at the Donmar Warehouse.
“Our hosts never fail to bring energy and charisma to the stage, so we’re thrilled to welcome Stephen Mangan as host of this year’s Casual Dining Awards,” says Event Manager Steve Herring. “It’s the biggest night of the year when the entire industry comes together to celebrate innovation and standout successes across the sector.”
An annual celebration of the hospitality industry
Widely recognised as the major accolades within the industry, the Casual Dining Awards are attended by some of the most successful operators across the country, including wagamama, Hawksmoor, Caravan, Fuller’s, ASK Italian, The Alchemist, Stonegate Group, Pho, Bill’s, Mitchells & Butlers, Honest Burgers, Dishoom and many more.
To see the 2026 list of finalists, please visit cdawards.co.uk/finalists.
The Casual Dining Awards is organised by Diversified UK & Europe and are in association with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show – the leading trade show for the hospitality industry. The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show recently announced it will be part of The London Food & Drink Festival, alongside lunch!, Natural & Organic Food Show & The Artisan Food and Drink Show, taking place at Excel London on 16 – 17 September.
Tickets are selling fast
The Casual Dining Awards 2026 will take place at the 5*London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on 23 April 2026. Tickets are selling fast with many leading operators already confirmed to attend. To reserve your table, please visit www.cdawards.co.uk.