David Morgan-Hewitt
| David Morgan-Hewitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1962 London, England |
| 🏫 Education | Durham University, B.A. |
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David Alastair Morgan-Hewitt (born August 1962) is an English hotelier best known as the managing director of the Goring Hotel in London, England.[1] He is the Honorary Catering Advisor to the army[2] and a freeman of the City of London.
Biography
Morgan-Hewitt studied history at Durham University, where he graduated with a BA in 1986. During his time at Durham he was President of the Dining Club, 'The Ambassadors'—and once returned to continue a function despite discovering his flat was on fire.[3]
Morgan-Hewitt gained brief international exposure when a picture of him featuring Queen Elizabeth II became an internet meme.[4]
Professional life
In 1990 Morgan-Hewitt joined The Goring. By 1996, he had been made General Manager, before becoming Managing Director in 2006.[5]
In 2011, Morgan-Hewitt asked the Royal Family whether there was "anything we could do to help", regarding the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. As a result, Kate Middleton chose to spend the night before the wedding at The Goring. A reception was also held there.[6]
In 2013, Queen Elizabeth II granted The Goring a royal warrant of appointment, which Morgan-Hewitt is responsible for maintaining.[7][8] Morgan-Hewitt has earned a reputation for providing exemplary hospitality, and in 2015 the readers of Luxury Travel Advisor voted him “Top General Manager Worldwide.”[9]
Morgan-Hewitt is Honorary Catering Advisor Defence, advising the Army, RAF and Navy on their catering arrangements for personnel.[10] In addition, he is a Master Innholder, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Innholders[11] and Ambassador for the English National Ballet.[12]
See also
- Goring Hotel
References
- ↑ https://www.thegoring.com/the-goring/our-people/
- ↑ Carter, Claire (15 December 2017). "This man knows how the Queen takes her tea and has become a favourite with Her Majesty". MGN Limited. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ↑ "Diary". Palatinate (395): 2. 5 December 1985.
- ↑ "Absolute Unit". Know Your Meme. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ↑ "Our People". The Goring. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ↑ Warren, Jane (14 December 2017). "Why the Queen favours THIS larger than life hotelier at The Goring". Express. Express Newspapers. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ↑ "The Goring". Royal Warrant.
- ↑ https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/people/general-manager-year-david-morgan-hewitt-goring
- ↑ https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/people/general-manager-year-david-morgan-hewitt-goring
- ↑ "Tour of duty the Goring's David Morgan Hewitt..." The Caterer. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ↑ Monk, Zoe (2020-09-11). "David Morgan-Hewitt becomes new chairman of Master Innholders". Boutique Hotelier. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ↑ "English National Ballet Fundraiser". Tatler. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
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