John Avery MW – another photo of John@André Simon Awards

John Avery MW – Sarah Jane Evans MW on far right

John Avery MW listening to the presentation of the winner of the André Simon Memorial Award Food Book 2011 on 15th March 2012. John died on 23rd March following a heart attack. 

2011 André Simon Awards – some more photos

 Julian Cotterell (chairman of the awards) setting the scene for the 2011 presentation

Before the awards ...

Luis Guterriéz

 Jésus Barquín: "anyone seen Luis?"

 John Avery MW (above and below)*

 Jon Wyand: don't you zoom in on my tie!

 Sarah Jane Evans 

Sam Harrop MW (Authentic Wine)

**: 21st March: very sorry to learn that John Avery MW suffered a serious heart attack today. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.