Lewis Mackay-Bell

Lewis has spent more than 12 years working within the hospitality industry, in varied roles, which has given him an in-depth knowledge of food and beverage consumer trends.

Locating to Maidstone in his early teens, Lewis developed a passion for all things Kent and was determined to pursue a career celebrating this. During his career, he has worked within several different brands, including Handpicked, Hilton and IHG. He has overseen a rebranding of the now ORIDA Hotels Maidstone and post Covid reopening of Holiday Inn Maidstone/Sevenoaks. As ORIDA’s Director of Sales, Lewis uses his vast network of industry professionals to continually promote Kent as the perfect destination for corporate conferences and events, in the group's modern central Kent locations.

Lewis will be judging the Beverage Producer of the Year category.