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25th Feb 2026
Chef Tom Younger to create ‘spectacular’ opening feast for competitors
The heat is on for the national semi-finals of UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year to be held at on 11th March, and this year’s welcome dinner for the competitors is set to be ‘unforgettable’...
24th Feb 2026
Live semi-finals return to Young National Chef of the Year competition
The new chair of judges, Tom Shepherd, owner of Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, said: “Young National Chef of the Year is a place where we see the next wave of British talent come through. This year’s brief...
24th Feb 2026
Michelin-calibre chef Amber Francis creates National Food Education initiative
Try Something New Day launched on 24th February through charity Chefs in Schools, offering schools a free toolkit to run ingredient tastings during breaktime — no classroom time, no external budget...
23rd Feb 2026
Final chance to enter prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs Awards before Wednesday deadline
The 2026 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 10th June at the Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge. There will be an exciting new format to the 2026 awards ceremony, with...
23rd Feb 2026
International Salon Culinaire announces finalists for Association of Pastry Chefs Dessert of the Year 2026
A highlight of the Live Theatre programme within Salon Culinaire, the 60-minute competition challenges chefs to prepare, cook and present two identical plates of an original dessert suitable for fine...
23rd Feb 2026
Zest Quest Asia names 8 colleges advancing to final
The eight finalists are Cheshire College – South and West; Coleg Llandrillo; Milton Keynes College; North Hertfordshire College; Oaklands College; The Sheffield College; University College Birmingham...
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The judging panel, chaired by director of MSK Ingredients Vicky Enderson, has chosen seven teams to progress to the semi...
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Donckele brings his acclaimed culinary artistry to the UK for the first time. He currently leads two of France’s most...
It was third time lucky for the proud Welsh chef, who has previously represented Wales in the junior and senior Culinary Team...
Designed to nurture and develop culinary talent across Restaurant Associates Venues portfolio, the academy represents a...
Bringing together the lunch! show, The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, The Natural & Organic Food Show and The Artisan...
The deadline for receipt of nominations is 13th March and nomination forms are available below. The Craft Guild is not...
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced that its Annual General Meeting will take place at The Hilton Waldorf Hotel in London...
The four finalists were given three hours to prepare, cook and plate a three-course dinner for four people using a minimum of...
Wellocks, the renowned supplier trusted by Britain’s top chefs for the finest ingredients, recognise his talent, leadership...