Robin Hutson

Robin Hutson (born 1957) is a British hotelier, listed by The Caterer in 2019 as the UK's second most powerful hotelier.

Early life When he was 14, his parents decided that he should attend a grammar school in Surrey, rather than London. He did not do well at school and left without attending sixth form. He went on to study hotel and catering operations at Brooklands College in Weybridge,

In 1994, Hutson co-founded the Hotel du Vin chain with Gerard Basset. They met because their children were at school together.

He is the winner of numerous industry awards including Hotelier of the Year 2003, two industry Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2016 and 2020. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business from Solent University. He is on the Board of Governors for The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and an active supporter of Action Against Hunger. He is also a regular contributor to The Caterer magazine and campaigner for greater representation in Government for the hospitality sector.

Hutson was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to the hospitality industry and philanthropy.

Personal life Hutson is married to Judy,

He enjoys fishing and wine and has completed many cross-continental motorcycle trips.