Comedian Hugh Dennis to host 2025 Casual Dining Awards

The Casual Dining Awards, renowned for recognising excellence in multi-site restaurants, pubs and bars has revealed that comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will host its 2025 edition.  The annual celebration for the best operators in the industry will take place on 24 April at the 5* London Marriott, Grosvenor Square.    

Hugh Dennis is best known for his standout roles in hit TV shows such as Outnumbered, Not Going Out, and Mock the Week, as well as for co-hosting Radio 4’s award-winning comedy The Now Show. He has also gained recognition for his appearances in the acclaimed BBC series Fleabag and the popular panel show Have I Got News For You. Other notable credits include roles in My Hero, TV To Go, Supergirly Show, Jack Dee’s Happy Hour, Doctors, Me, You & Him, Kombat Opera, The Detectives, Saturday Live, and Springing Len.

“We are thrilled to have Hugh Dennis as our host for the Casual Dining Awards 2025,” says Event Manager Stephen Herring. “His quick wit and charisma will undoubtedly elevate the evening and provide an entertaining backdrop for honoring the outstanding achievements of our finalists.” 

An annual celebration of the hospitality industry
The Casual Dining Awards, (in association with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show – formerly Casual Dining) is organised by Diversified and widely recognised as the major accolades within the industry. They are attended by some of the most successful operators across the country, including leading brands like Dishoom, Mission Mars, Wahaca, Loungers, wagamama, Nando’s, PizzaExpress, Mowgli, and many more.    

To see the 2025 list of finalists and sponsors, please visit www.cdawards.co.uk/the-finalists.   

Tickets are selling fast
The Casual Dining Awards 2025 will take place at the 5*London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on 24 April 2025.  Tickets are selling fast with many leading operators already confirmed to attend. To reserve your table, please visit www.cdawards.co.uk.