The Torquay Waiters’ Race
From the collection of
From the collection of
Torquay hosts Hotels Week and the waiters' race. The trophy is presented by Bruce Forsyth who was doing summer season at the Princess Theatre. Also present are the Mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs Robert Kellow. Waiters from all hotels compete at the end of June to complete the course from the harbourside to the Town Hall without spillage or breakage. Waiters included professionals working in the Imperial Hotel, the Osborne Hotel, the Palace, the Grand or the Torbay.