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10th Jun 2026
Nathan Armstrong wins Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2026
He impressed judges with his innovative dish: Home Grown Artichoke and Local Stilton Risotto. It showcased creativity, technical skill, and a strong commitment to sustainability. His dish stood out...
10th Jun 2026
Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year competition for 2026
Now in its 22nd year, the contest was co-founded in 2004 by renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL, chef/patron of the Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor to champion professional excellence, nurture rising...
10th Jun 2026
Former Young Restaurant Team champion joins judging panel
Bate, who now works at the Ritz Restaurant, will bring her first-hand experience and industry expertise to the event. Working alongside Pago Fruit Juice, she will take responsibility for judging the...
10th Jun 2026
Rational reinforces commitment to responsible business practices
As a global market leader in thermal food preparation, Rational is taking this voluntary step to further embed key principles relating to human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and...
08th Jun 2026
Craft Guild of Chefs backs Tom Kerridge's call for a 10% hospitality VAT rate
Mark Reynolds, chairman of The Craft Guild of Chefs, said: “Hospitality continues to face enormous pressures from rising costs, labour shortages and changing consumer spending habits. “Tom Kerridge's...
05th Jun 2026
RACA announces gala dinner to celebrate 2026 Master of Culinary Arts achievers
Hosted at The Dorchester on 16th October 2026, guests will enjoy an ‘extraordinary evening’ showcasing some of the finest culinary talent in the UK. Overseen by The Dorchester London’s general manager...
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Taking place on 19 September at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane, the aim is to provide recognition for companies and individuals...
The Three Horseshoes Inn (Brecon) chef impressed judges with his four-cover, three-course meal, which included a Waldolf...
Writing for The Observer, chairing the BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet, and a regular judge on Masterchef, he will join a...
Founded in 1990 by RACA, the national charity sends chefs and hospitality professionals to local primary and hospital schools...
Hosted by Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe at the House of Lords, she opened the event explaining the reasons behind the brand new...
Co-run by the Craft Guild of Chefs and Brockenhurst College (New Forest), the annual competition shines the light of student...
The full line-up includes chefs Daniel Britten, Robbie Lorraine, Hari Ghotra, Eddie Kilty, Louisa Ellis and Wheeler. With...
Now in its ninth year, the annual event spotlights beef produced in the UK, with this year’s themes focussing on its...
Managing director, Paul Anderson, said: “As the Meiko business continues to grow it is critical to ensure we improve our...
Having beaten seven other finalists during the ‘intense’ live cook-off, Thwaites has secured his place in the company’s...