AWARDS
Neven Maguire has achieved many prestigious Awards, both for his culinary skills and his work at MacNean House & Restaurant, including:
- Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Award for Fine Dining (2008)
- Food & Wine's 'Ulster Best Restaurant' Award 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Food & Wine's 'Restaurant of the Year' Award 2008
- Food & Wine’s ‘Ulster Best Chef’ Award 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004
- Georgina Campbell’s Restaurant of the Year Award 2007
- Special Award for Culinary Achievements and Tourism Promotion from Cavan County Council 2007
- Georgina Campbell’s Natural Food Award 2006
- Jameson Chef of the Year 2004
- Represented Ireland in the Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Competition in Lyon, France 2001
- Gold Medal Award Winner 2001
(For achievements in his career, presented by Prince Charles in the House of Commons)
- Bushmills Chef of the Year 1999 and 2000
- Eurotoque Young Chef of the Year 1999
- Best Student in the UK and Ireland 1997
(Presented by Prince Charles in the House of Commons)
Neven and Amelda Maguire at Food & Wine Magazine Awards 2009
Neven Maguire receiving a special award from Cavan County Council

Neven’s mum, Vera Maguire, receiving his Natural Food Award 2006 from Georgina Campbell