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17th Apr 2024
Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2024 competition announces eight finalists
Finalists will be required to prepare and present their dishes within a four hour timescale. The winner will be going to on a ‘great adventure’ – upskill sessions organised by NOWAH. The Patisserie...
16th Apr 2024
Chef Tommy Banks shares top tips ahead of Toque d’Or Grand Finals
The Finals will comprise a series of challenges built around the competition’s overarching theme of sustainability, covering topics such as locally sourced produce, regenerative agriculture and how...
16th Apr 2024
RACA joins forces with Savoy Educational Trust to launch College Community Programme
The project will see the RACA and its members reach out to colleges across the country with a plan and funding to connect more college students to the hospitality industry. The programme will commence...
16th Apr 2024
Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist England announces 12 finalists
Heading to the Ascot Racecourse, this event is set to take place on St. George's Day (23rd April 2024) celebrating the rich heritage and culture of Britain. YYY England is open to all young...
15th Apr 2024
Stories from the Graduate Awards with Pastry Achiever Charlotte Vicars
She was also recognised as the Highest Pastry Award Achiever in 2023. As part of our Graduate Awards stories, we’ve been hearing about the impact this event has had on her professionally and...
15th Apr 2024
Craft Guild of Chefs duo honoured at Springboard Awards
The awards celebrated those that have gone above and beyond to grow their organisations, look after their people and champion the industry. The 2024 Awards for Excellence raised a total of £175,310...
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05th Feb 2014
Stu Baker, Chip Week campaign manager for Potato Council, said: “It’s only a short while before chip celebrations begin, so...
05th Feb 2014
Headed up by executive chef Michael Lecouteur – formerly of Smiths of Smithfield and Bird of Smithfield –the new menu offers...
04th Feb 2014
The live final, on Wednesday 21 May, will see four contestants producing a three course meal, plated for four people, within...
03rd Feb 2014
For the fourth consecutive year, the equipment specialist has donated money that will be given in small amounts to successful...
03rd Feb 2014
This regulation introduces a number of label information changes, most of which are straightforward. However, a primary...
31st Jan 2014
A new A-Z glossary of food terms, preparation and cooking techniques has been added to the website. The product pages have...
30th Jan 2014
The scheme, which has been gradually rolling out since April 2013, has already attracted big names in the industry, with...
30th Jan 2014
Runners up were Daniel Bland of The Wheatsheaf Inn, Doddington, and Jonathan Cook of Greywall’s Hotel in Edinburgh in the...
30th Jan 2014
The UK pastry team comprised team captain Barry Johnson, principal chocolatier at Rococo, and Nicolas Belorgey, chef lecturer...
30th Jan 2014
Applicants must currently be working full-time in the UK as a chef, pastry chef or waiter and should be aged between 20 and...