David Morgan-Hewitt


David Alastair Morgan-Hewitt is an English hotelier best known as the managing director of the Goring Hotel in London, England. He is the Honorary Catering Advisor to the army and a freeman of the City of London.

Biography

Morgan-Hewitt studied history at Durham University, where he graduated with a BA in 1986. During his time at Durham he was President of Dining Club, 'The Ambassadors'—and once returned to continue a function despite finding out his flat was on fire.

Professional life

In 1990 Morgan-Hewitt joined The Goring. By 1996, he had been made General Manager, before going on to become Managing Director in 2006.
In 2011, Morgan-Hewitt asked the Royal Family whether there was "anything we could do to help", in relation to the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. As a result, Kate Middleton chose to spend the night before the wedding at The Goring. A reception was also held there.
In 2013, Queen Elizabeth II granted The Goring a royal warrant of appointment, which Morgan-Hewitt is responsible for maintaining. Morgan-Hewitt has earned a reputation for providing exemplary hospitality, and in 2015 the readers of Luxury Travel Advisor voted him “Top General Manager Worldwide.”
Morgan-Hewitt is Honorary Catering Advisor Defence, advising the Army, RAF and Navy on matters to do with their catering arrangements for their personnel. In addition he is a Master Innholder, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Innholders and Ambassador for the English National Ballet.