Among the highlights is the University Chef Award, sponsored by Major International, which honours outstanding culinary talent within the higher education sector.

Paul Martin, director of U Dine Network, commented: "This year, six exceptional chefs have been shortlisted for their creativity, dedication, and impact on campus dining experiences.”

The finalists are:

• Graeme Collie, King's College London 
• Lewis Huggins, University of Southampton 
• Nick Sharma, University of East London - Aramark
• Rob Dant, Chartwells 
• Stuart Fildes, University of Hertfordshire - Aramark
• Sarfraz Hussain, Keble College, University of  Oxford 

The Winners will be announced during the awards dinner, concluding a day filled with seminars, exhibitions, and networking opportunities aimed at advancing university hospitality.

For more information on the U Dine Awards and to view the full list of categories and finalists, visit: udinenetwork.co.uk.