David Morgan-Hewitt

David Alastair Morgan-Hewitt (born August 1962) 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.

Morgan-Hewitt found brief international exposure when a picture of him featuring Queen Elizabeth II became an internet meme.

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.