09/07/2026
Congratulations, Ruth Hansom!
A huge congratulations to Ruth Hansom and the team at Hansom Restaurant on winning the Newcomer Award at this year's Cateys - a fantastic and well-deserved achievement! 👏
We're incredibly proud to have welcomed Ruth to Darlington College on several occasions, where she has inspired our Hospitality and Catering students through masterclasses and, most recently, by working alongside our learners to deliver a sold-out fine dining experience at The Glasshouse Restaurant.
Sharing her passion, expertise and commitment to developing the next generation of chefs has made a lasting impact on our students, and it's wonderful to see her talent recognised on one of the hospitality industry's biggest stages.
Congratulations once again, Ruth – we look forward to welcoming you back to The Glasshouse in the future! 🍽️✨
We are delighted to share that Hansom Restaurant has won the ‘Newcomer’ award in this year’s Cateys, hosted by The Caterer 🥂.
Judge Thom Hetherington described Hansom as ‘a perfectly realised, cohesive restaurant, shaped and delivered by the passion and talent of Ruth Hansom. She is chef-patron who is not only leading her own business, but also taking the whole sector forwards’.
This award is testament to our small and brilliant team who continue to champion our brilliant industry and our corner of North Yorkshire every day.
Congratulations to every other winner who took home their title at yesterday’s ceremony. Cheers to us! ✨
Ruth Hansom
