A UNIVERSITY of York chef is in the running to win an award at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2011.

Executive chef Andrew Wood will join a host of talented UK chefs in London on June 2.

The winners of 14 categories will be announced at the event at the new Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel.

Andrew said: “I am thrilled to have been shortlisted for such a fantastic accolade.

“It’s great to have your efforts recognised, especially through something as well respected as The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, and for me it is a huge honour.”

The theme of this year’s awards, Bursting With Talent, aims to reward leading chefs from all areas of the culinary industry.