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Peter Dorelli
I was born in Rome, Italy in 1940 and came to England when I was 18. I worked in hotels around the country and eventually in 1963 joined the Savoy Group at Stones Chop House in London as Head Barman of the Pebble Bar where I stayed until 1980. When the Company sold the restaurant I moved to the American Bar of the Savoy Hotel itself as Assistant Head Barman, becoming Head Barman/Bar Manager in 1984 and remaining until I retired in 2003 at the age of 63.
I have been a member of the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild for over 30 years and was President from 1997-2004 . I am currently Education Secretary and involved with running their training courses. I am delighted to see the enthusiasm and energy of today's young bartenders and I am keen to ensure that they are given every opportunity not only to succeed but also to enjoy working in the cocktail world.
I have won several cocktail competitions in the past, including the MSS Europa Cocktail 1994 which I won with my "Elise" cocktail, named after my daughter. At the Bar Awards 2003 (in Association with Class Magazine) I received an award for "Outstanding Contribution" and at the Flavour Bar Awards 2004 an award for "Industry Personality".
Over the years I have given many cocktail demonstrations and specially designed cocktails for numerous film and book launches, Royal and other national occasions. I have organised cocktail competitions and acted as judge on many occasions and continue to do so during my retirement as well as some consultancy work and special event work.
Any time left over is devoted to my other passion – golf ….and also to my family. My wife Kay and I have celebrated 44 years of marriage. Paul, our son, is a golf professional in the UK and our daughter Elise lives and teaches in Rome. A little over six months ago she and her husband gave us our gorgeous first grandchild, Emily.
My favourite cocktail is the Mojito. You can drink it at any time, its thirst-quenching, refreshing and cooling. Another particular favourite, which takes me back to my Italian roots is the Negroni.
Example of Recent Events and awards
*Elton John Foundation – Character Cocktails events - see GQ Magazine December 2007 *
Photograph and article
Masterclasses
Moscow, Belfast and London in 2007 and Moscow February 2010
Imbibe Magazine
"A time for Heroes" (Jan/Feb 2008)
New Bar at the Ellington Hotel Leeds
Cocktail list, training etc Summer 2008
The Craft
Founder Member and Grand Master. Masterclass and workshop Australia September 2008
Magnificent Seven
Publicity film Bacardi October 2008
Theme Magazine
5th place in Top 100 most influential Industry Figures April 2009
Tales of the Cocktail (New Orleans) "Spirited Awards"
Winner of the "Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award" July 2009
Boutique Bar Show September 2009 – Masterclass with Martell
Outstanding Achievement of the Year - Theme Magazine Awards, September 2009
Grey Goose Experience, masterclasses, Paris October 2010
The Knowledge currently chair and host for nationwide quiz
London Bar Show 2010 Member of the Cocktail Summit Steering Committee
Travelling Mixologists Club Member
I have been a member of the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild for over 30 years and was President from 1997-2004 . I am currently Education Secretary and involved with running their training courses. I am delighted to see the enthusiasm and energy of today's young bartenders and I am keen to ensure that they are given every opportunity not only to succeed but also to enjoy working in the cocktail world.
I have won several cocktail competitions in the past, including the MSS Europa Cocktail 1994 which I won with my "Elise" cocktail, named after my daughter. At the Bar Awards 2003 (in Association with Class Magazine) I received an award for "Outstanding Contribution" and at the Flavour Bar Awards 2004 an award for "Industry Personality".
Over the years I have given many cocktail demonstrations and specially designed cocktails for numerous film and book launches, Royal and other national occasions. I have organised cocktail competitions and acted as judge on many occasions and continue to do so during my retirement as well as some consultancy work and special event work.
Any time left over is devoted to my other passion – golf ….and also to my family. My wife Kay and I have celebrated 44 years of marriage. Paul, our son, is a golf professional in the UK and our daughter Elise lives and teaches in Rome. A little over six months ago she and her husband gave us our gorgeous first grandchild, Emily.
My favourite cocktail is the Mojito. You can drink it at any time, its thirst-quenching, refreshing and cooling. Another particular favourite, which takes me back to my Italian roots is the Negroni.
Example of Recent Events and awards
*Elton John Foundation – Character Cocktails events - see GQ Magazine December 2007 *
Photograph and article
Masterclasses
Moscow, Belfast and London in 2007 and Moscow February 2010
Imbibe Magazine
"A time for Heroes" (Jan/Feb 2008)
New Bar at the Ellington Hotel Leeds
Cocktail list, training etc Summer 2008
The Craft
Founder Member and Grand Master. Masterclass and workshop Australia September 2008
Magnificent Seven
Publicity film Bacardi October 2008
Theme Magazine
5th place in Top 100 most influential Industry Figures April 2009
Tales of the Cocktail (New Orleans) "Spirited Awards"
Winner of the "Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award" July 2009
Boutique Bar Show September 2009 – Masterclass with Martell
Outstanding Achievement of the Year - Theme Magazine Awards, September 2009
Grey Goose Experience, masterclasses, Paris October 2010
The Knowledge currently chair and host for nationwide quiz
London Bar Show 2010 Member of the Cocktail Summit Steering Committee
Travelling Mixologists Club Member
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