Steve Ashworth

Associate Director, Smith & Williamson LLP

A tax specialist by trade, Steve’s reputation as more than a gifted amateur was cemented in 2013 when he won the title of South West’s Best Dish at the South West Chef of the Year competition.

He is a member of Bristol Food Policy Council and Chairs West of England Local Enterprise Partnership Rural and Food Group. He judges for Taste of the West, Guild of Fine Food, Western Daily Press as well as being on the executive judging panel for the Soil Association’s Organic Food Awards. Steve also organises food festivals, hosts several demo stages including Bristol Food Connections, Weston Super Mare, Bath and West Show and charity dinners.