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30th Mar 2026
National Chef of the Year extends entry deadline following demand from chefs
The extension until midnight on Monday 20th April 2026 not only supports chefs who have already begun working on their menus but also opens the door for those who have not yet started an entry, giving...
30th Mar 2026
Len Unwin creates ‘spectacular’ Rugby Easter Egg
This world-class piece of confectionery combines elite culinary skill with Rugby League passion. The egg will generate funds for the Oldham Rugby League Foundation, which has recently been awarded...
30th Mar 2026
Restaurants' delivery rollouts boost at-home sales as takeaways tumble
The Tracker, powered by CGA intelligence, reveals delivery sales rose 4.7% from the same month in 2025. The figure is well above Britain’s current rate of inflation and follows a 7.4% increase in...
27th Mar 2026
Gordon Carberry wins Culinary Innovation title at Sodexo global competition
He competed against eight other Sodexo chefs from Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, India, the Netherlands and the United States at a live cook off held at Rational’s purpose-built kitchen at its UK...
27th Mar 2026
Meiko celebrates major milestone as 10,000th M-iQ machine built
The flight and rack type dishwashing machine was originally launched in 2009 with a live show. Since then, it has been developed to serve numerous industries and continues to set the technical...
27th Mar 2026
Zonal report reveals hospitality ‘sweet spot’ of introducing technology
More than half of people (52%) now acknowledge technology has a key role to play in the best hospitality experiences. The report shows that those who do embrace technology tend to higher value guests...
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From 1-12th December, Essential Cuisine will be running daily giveaways on their Instagram page, exclusively for chefs...
With a strong passion for elevating British cuisine through local, seasonal and sustainable produce – and her commitment to...
Sutherland, who are the runner-up in last year’s final, impressed the judging panel with his technical precision, creativity...
The Wild Harvest Collection has been designed with the ‘UK's most discerning chefs in mind’. The range features ‘exceptional...
Organised by Sodexo and Rational, this year's competition was the most extensive to date, with a total of over 600 Sodexo...
This year’s line-up brings together respected leaders from across the sector who will help shape the show’s content...
Keira’s story is one of quiet confidence, persistence, and growth. From learning the ropes in Simon Rogan’s kitchens to...
EJC, which is sponsored by Ecolog, had several competition categories including live, front of house, buffet, display and...
The demonstrations, which were part of the Public Sector Catering Kitchen, highlighted the importance of chefs working...
Running from 19th November to 3rd December, the auction offers the chance to bid on exclusive experiences, luxurious stays...