Previously dean and head of the London School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London. He has won many national and international awards and in the 2024 New Year’s honours he was awarded an OBE.

He also sits on various committees advising on higher and further education specialising in hospitality education and training and has conducted extensive research and consultancy in the hospitality and food industry.

Foskett is co-author of Practical Cookery Levels 1, 2 and 3, Theory of Hospitality and Catering, Food and Beverage Management, and Hospitality Supervision. These books have sold over two million copies and are used in 140 countries.

David McKown, chair of the Education and Training Committee, commented: “We are delighted that Professor Foskett is advising and supporting the Summit and we encourage interested delegates to book as soon as possible since places are limited.”

For further details and a copy of the programme visit: Education and Training Summit | Craft Guild of Chefs.