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progresses and to be here and witness it in 2026.”
Mr Watkins added, “It’s a huge coup and honour for the Culinary Association of Wales to secure Katherine as our ambassador for the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026. Being associated with such a global superstar is going to raise the profi le of both the association and the event.
“We are looking forward to working closely with Katherine to promote Wales and Cygnet Gin to a global audience in the coming years.”
He describes securing the Worldchefs Congress and Expo for Wales as a “signifi cant achievement” by Team Wales partners - CAW, ICC Wales, the Celtic Manor Resort and Visit Wales.
“More than 1,000 chefs from around the world are expected to attend the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026, in addition to around 5,000 exhibitors and visitors,” he added. “This event will raise the profi le of Wales, create international networking and collaboration opportunities, enhance culinary skills by sharing knowledge and professional development and boost the Welsh economy and culinary tourism.
“Our challenge over the next two years is to engage with all sectors of the Welsh economy to highlight what a fantastic opportunity this event off ers to them to promote their businesses.”
Born from the desire to break the mould in a traditionally male- dominated spirits industry, Katherine founded Cygnet Gin in a bid to create a
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luxury spirit that speaks to consumers who appreciate the fi ner things, refl ecting their taste and desire to celebrate life’s successes. As gin afi cionados, Katherine and Andrew have created the multi-award- winning Cygnet Gin and are on a mission to take this exceptional Welsh product to the rest of the world. The initial announcement about the arrival of Cygnet Gin made such a splash globally that pre-orders sold out in just a week.
Since launching six months ago, Cygnet Gin has exploded across the UK’s luxury restaurant and bar scene, now available at Isabel Mayfair, Searcys, The Rosewood Hotel, and across the full Caprice Group including The Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide to name but a few. Alongside this, award winning Cygnet 22 and Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin are available to purchase at Waitrose and John Lewis nationwide, online and in-store, and Marks & Spencer Welsh regional stores. The recent launch of the Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin & Tonic pre-mixed can arrives at a pivotal moment of the brand’s growth and aims to off er an ultra-premium gin & tonic on the go.
The Cygnet Gin range includes Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin, embodying Katherine’s strong passion for sustainability and perfection, and Cygnet 22, representing Katherine’s own personal expression. The addition of 22 has special signifi cance, refl ecting the number of hand-selected botanicals used in the distillation process, as well as her age when she was off ered the largest recording deal in classical music history.
“Our challenge over the next two years is to engage with all sectors of the Welsh economy to highlight what a fantastic opportunity this event off ers to them to promote their businesses.” CAW PRESIDENT ARWYN WATKINS, OBE
NEW CULINARY ASSOCIATION OF WALES AMBASSADOR KATHERINE JENKINS, OBE, CELEBRATES WITH CULINARY ASSOCIATION OF WALES PRESIDENT ARWYN WATKINS OBE AND VICE PRESIDENT COLIN GRAY, PETER FUCHS, GROUP CULINARY DIRECTOR OF THE CELTIC COLLECTION AND ICC WALES AND DANIELLE BOUNDS, ICC WALES SALES DIRECTOR.
CASTELL HOWELL ARE PROUD TO BE PARTNERING WITH THE CULINARY ASSOCIATION OF WALES. THEIR DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE IN THE CULINARY AND FOOD INDUSTRY ALIGNS PERFECTLY WITH CASTELL HOWELL AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE ACTIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR MISSION.
39862 Cygnet 22 Gin 70cl £43.23 68233 Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin 70cl £28.82 30105 Cygnet RTD G&T Cans 12x250ml £29.57
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