Hundreds gathered in Moville on Tuesday to welcome celebrity Chef Brian McDermott home to Inishowen following his triumph at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in China.
The Inishowen chef was recognised for the world’s best cookery book written by a restaurant chef in Macau, China last week.
The award-winning Foyle Hotel owner saw off competition from South Africa, Singapore, Argentina and Spain to scoop the award.
A host of family, friends and special guests turned out to welcome the Moville man back to his home village, including great friend and fellow celebrity chef Nevin Maguire.
Even Donegal’s Daniel O’Donnell sent McDermott a lovely message of support.