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07th Nov 2025
Springboard opens entries to 2026 Awards for Excellence
The ceremony will take place at Park Plaza London Riverbank on 30th April 2026. Entries are free, quick, and easy to submit via the Springboard website – ensuring that as many ‘inspiring’ stories and...
06th Nov 2025
Foodservice Price Index reaches new high as costs rise for 6th consecutive month
This latest movement marks the sixth consecutive month of rising wholesale prices for the UK hospitality and foodservice sector, underscoring persistent inflationary pressure across multiple...
06th Nov 2025
Walk for Wellbeing reaches half a million milestone for UK Hospitality
This achievement celebrates the collective spirit of the hospitality community, who have come together in their thousands each year to help fund vital mental health and wellbeing support for...
05th Nov 2025
South West Chef of the Year competition names overall winner
Now in its 21st year and founded by chef Michael Caines MBE DL, the competition continues to highlight the very best of the region’s food scene, showcasing the creativity, skill and passion that...
05th Nov 2025
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver supports Bang In Some Beans campaign
Partners including The Food Foundation and Veg Power have launched the Bang In Some Beans campaign, which aims to double UK bean consumption by 2028. They collectively argue that beans are healthy...
05th Nov 2025
New Disciples of Escoffier inducted during a inauguration ceremony
This event celebrated excellence in gastronomy, mentorship and the ongoing legacy of Auguste Escoffier. The evening began with a welcome speech from Michael Coaker, culinary ambassador for the...
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David Laws, Minister for Schools, has today announced a huge step forward in the increasingly productive relationship between...
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Three students from the college’s professional chef diploma competed at the BIFM Catering SIG where the chef student...
The winner receives an all expenses paid, three-month stage at a three Michelin starred restaurant of their choosing anywhere...