Caterer Awards top five: Sommeliers and waiters

Today, Hotelier Middle East can reveal the top five candidates shortlisted for two more of the Caterer Middle East Awards 2011 categories: Waiter of the Year and Sommelier of the Year.

Like us, you’re probably eager to find out which of the following shortlisted sommeliers will be feeling drunk with success at this year’s awards, and what makes our five captains of the kitchen stand out from the crowd?

Well, we’ll just have to wait and see, but not for too long…

Don’t miss Caterer Middle East’s full coverage of the shortlisted stars and outlets in September’s issue, including exclusive comments from the excited nominees and restaurant representatives.

In the meantime, click onto the next page for the leading line-ups: 

Sommelier of the Year
• Daniel Blais, Sommelier, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
• Krste Georgiev, Cavalli Club Restaurant and Lounge, Fairmont Dubai
• Samir Nakhla, Ramses Hilton, Cairo
• Rengarajan Rengasamy, Armani Hotel Dubai
• Ravi Sankonah, Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahr, Dubai

Waiter of the Year
• Sherilyn Adrillana, waitress, Bahri Bar, Madinat Jumeirah
• Merwyn D'souza, captain, Maarid, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
• Gaynor Hubert, Waiter, Verre by Gordon Ramsay, Hilton Dubai Creek
• Pheang Nary, Captain, C-Taste Restaurant, Centro Barsha, Dubai
• Nuwan Sampath Hibutugoda, Waiter, Cavalli Club Restaurant and Lounge, Fairmont Dubai