Celebrating Excellence in the Culinary World The prestigious Female Chef of the Year award at the 2024 SquareMeal & AYALA Awards has been presented to Adejoké Bakare. This award, which has been running since 2018, celebrates the incredible contribution women are making to the UK restaurant industry. It highlights the achievements of female chefs who are not only excelling in their craft but also inspiring the next generation of women to consider a career in the culinary arts. The Female Chef of the Year award aims to recognise those chefs who have left a mark on the industry through their…