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02nd Jun 2026
Searcys launches Chef of the Year competition to drive innovation
Designed to celebrate culinary talent across the business, the competition invites chef teams from Searcys venues to develop menus paired with a selection of Laurent-Perrier cuvées, showcasing...
01st Jun 2026
Young chefs secure gold medals at British Culinary Championships
The Salon, managed by Central Bedfordshire College in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs is fast becoming one of the top salons in the country. This popular event is growing in stature...
01st Jun 2026
Umbrella Training calls for employers to invest in future talent
The warning comes after the publication of the Government-commissioned Young People and Work Review led by former Labour Cabinet Minister Alan Milburn, which described the current situation as a...
01st Jun 2026
Marina Brook joins judging panel for UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year
As restaurant manager of Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park, Brook leads a 22-strong team at one of the UK’s most acclaimed dining destinations. The restaurant holds five AA Rosettes and one Michelin...
28th May 2026
Craft Guild of Chefs reveals 40 National Chef of the Year semi-finalists
Following a strong set of entries this year, a select group of chefs from across the UK have been chosen to go forward to the live semi-finals, which will take place in both Sheffield and London on...
28th May 2026
Elior’s Peter Joyner to judge UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year final
With more than 30 years’ experience, Joyner has built a reputation for culinary innovation, leadership and mentoring young talent. In his role with Elior UK, he has helped develop award winning food...
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Key challenges took place in two contrasting hospitality environments – the agricultural setting of the Lyndon Estate and The...
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced landmark new Government plans to treble the amount of surplus food made...
Organised in partnership with Eat Wild and the Craft Guild of Chefs, the competition challenges young chefs to produce modern...
Students from 58 catering colleges across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were invited at the end of last year...
The awards take place on 16th June at Aston University and will bring together leading professionals from across the higher...