An award-winning Holme Valley chef has been named as one of the North’s most influential people.

Tim Bilton, chef and owner of The Spiced Pear Hepworth, has been included in the Northern Restaurant and Bar Awards top 50 power-list of influential people, which is selected from recommendations and significant research by the event organisers. He will automatically go through to compete for one of the three coveted Outstanding Achievement Awards.

To be considered for the “NRB Top 50”, individuals have to demonstrate they have had a significant positive impact on their company and the wider Northern hospitality industry, innovating and excelling in their area of expertise with sustained commercial or critical success.

“Tim stood out to the judging panel as a passionate cheerleader for the North and as someone who has racked up the awards and accolades along the way, first at The Butcher’s Arms and more recently at the innovative Spiced Pear” said Thom Hetherington, managing director of Northern Restaurant and Bar.

“It’s a fantastic feeling to be listed among some of the North of England’s best chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers and caterers,” said Tim, who now joins big-hitters such as chef Andrew Pern, Stephen Miles at the Radisson Blu Hotels and chef Nigel Haworth at Northcote Manor.

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