Classic Fine Foods is the Official Michelin Plaque Distributor

10th July 2023

News & Events

We are proud to be the exclusive plaques distributor for Michelin Guide GBI 2023 Revelation. After being a partner in 2019 and managed the Michelin plaques delivery, once again our Classic Fine Foods team took the road, to go hand-deliver in less than 3 months' time, the well-deserved red plaque to the awarded restaurants throughout England, Wales & Scotland.

This has been a unique opportunity for us to connect & engage with Chefs & their team and to share together this fantastic accomplishment. Classic Fine Foods team members, from Sales, Purchasing, Operations and Marketing had the honour to hand-deliver the precious red plaques to 186 restaurants from April to June, many of which are our valued customers. It was a true pleasure to share this important moment with them.

La Dame de Pic London (2 stars)

This year, 20 restaurants have been newly awarded One Michelin Star; 3 restaurants awarded Two Michelin Stars; and 4 restaurants who have received a Michelin Green Star. In total, the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2023 recommends 1,143 restaurants, of which 206 are Michelin -Starred, 29 have been awarded a Michelin Green Star, and 116 are highlighted with a Bib Gourmand.

Northcote (1 star)

We've been so pleased to offer to the awarded restaurants their official plaque which illustrates their belonging in the Michelin Guide family.

Created by Michelin and designed to be hung on the faà§ade of their establishment, this decorative object also highlights the culinary excellence and talent that the establishment demonstrates on a daily basis. This is a huge achievement within the restaurant and hospitality industry, recognised around the world as a sign of culinary excellence.

Galvin La Chapelle (1 star)

Our Sales Director, Emma Scott Aiton commented:

"We are proud to be the exclusive plaques distributor for Michelin Guide GBI 2023 Revelation. After being a partner in 2019 and managed the Michelin plaques delivery, once again our Classic Fine Foods team took the road, to go hand-deliver in 3 months' time, the well-deserved red plaque to the awarded restaurants throughout England, Wales & Scotland. We've been so pleased to offer to the awarded restaurants their official plaque which illustrates their belonging in the MICHELIN Guide family. Created by Michelin and designed to be hung on the faà§ade of their establishment, this decorative object also highlights the culinary excellence and talent that the establishment demonstrates on a daily basis.

Executive Chef Sameer from Benares restaurant, London "“ 1 Star commented:

"My team and I were absolutely over the moon to receive the 2023 Michelin plaque for Benares. It's an unbelievable honour! Words cannot express the overwhelming emotions I felt; it's a true testament to the passion, hard work, and love that we pour into every single dish that leaves our kitchen, and we're more motivated than ever to deliver the very best of Indian cuisine! A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts to team Classic Fine Foods UK for delivering our Michelin plaque to us."

Lucas Leong owner of Taku restaurant, London "“1 Michelin Star commented:

"I am so happy and still reeling in from the excitement of winning a Star along with the whole team this year! Never did we imagine that we would be able to achieve such a feat in a short amount of time. Classic Foods has been there from the moment we opened, catering towards the fine ingredients which we require - The whole team and I thank Michelin for this prestigious award once again."

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught (3 stars)

On the behalf of Classic Fine Foods team we would like to thanks all the teams who opened so generously the doors of their establishment to welcome us for Michelin plaque delivery. Congratulations again and see you next year!

It was a great honour to be able to visit all the restaurants and hand over their well-deserved Michelin plaques. A huge well done to everyone!

Check out our YouTube video celebrating the delivery of Cornerstone Hackney 1 Michelin Star here.

Follow our journey to their kitchens on our social media here.

Check out the Michelin guide website for the full list of restaurants with Michelin stars here.

Our happy customers

Anshu Anghotra

Classic Fine Foods has been absolutely fantastic, I’ve worked with them for years now. Classic has never disappointed and the customer service is always great. Classic can always be counted upon, especially when it comes to quality. it’s not very often we come across fabulous suppliers like Classic.
Pascal Aussignac

Classic Fine Foods has always been a long-term partner and the Gascon teams are delighted to work together with them.
Elissavet Kermanidou

Classic Fine Foods is the main supplier for all the pastry ingredients I use. They always supply us with top quality ingredients , providing very good customer service and sourcing bespoke items for us.
Benoit Blin

Classic Fine Foods is a great company to work with. It supplies high-quality produce and it is full of very enthusiastic and passionate people eager to promote and help develop all sides of the food industry.
Ollie Dabbous

I’ve been working with Classic Fine Foods for several years now. Fantastic customer service & range of products: everything from bread flour to blueberry vinegar.
Roger Lomas

Classic Fine Foods has always been top quality for the whole of my career and it’s really exciting with the way they’re moving forward as a company. The products are world class and their team JP and Customer Service are outstanding and always on the end of the phone. Been working with JP for over 10 years now and it really shows that I couldn’t do my job without him or Classic Fine Foods. An exciting future to be involved in for sure.
Nicolo Bolognesi

Classic Fine Foods delivers exceptional quality and service every time. Their team is reliable and knowledgeable—especially our Account Manager, Kiana, who’s been incredibly attentive and supportive. They’re more than a supplier—they’re a true partner in our kitchen.
Veronica

I like to work with Classic Fine Foods because they sustain my creativity providing all the products that I need.
Francesco Chiarelli

Classic Fine Foods has been consistently excellent. Our Account Manager Kiana always recommends top-quality products that suit our needs perfectly, and their caviar is some of the best you’ll find in London. Caviar Specialist Faustine brings a perfect mix of professionalism and warmth to every interaction. I highly recommend them for their outstanding service and attention to detail.

Classic Fine Foods is the Official Michelin Plaque Distributor

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