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26th Mar 2026
Graduate Awards extend entry deadline to increase opportunity for young chefs
Entries will now close on Tuesday 7th April 2026, giving kitchens across the UK an extra week to encourage younger members of their teams to take part. Further information and entry details can be...
25th Mar 2026
Lee Kum Kee ‘inspires’ chefs ahead of culinary showdown at International Salon Culinaire
Held as part of the Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) show at ExCeL London, Lee Kum Kee is sponsoring the Oriental Duck Culinary Showdown (LT16), a live cooking challenge in which 16 finalists will...
25th Mar 2026
Rational launches Easter Giveaway campaign to support chefs
This Easter, chefs and operators have the chance to win an exclusive Easter Service Survival Kit, packed with practical tools and Rational chef‑essentials. The winner will also receive a £200 Michelin...
25th Mar 2026
Springboard FutureChef crowns Kate Skinner as 2026 champion
Held at Capital City College in Westminster on Monday 23rd March, the final saw 12 young chefs from across the UK compete for the prestigious title in Springboard’s annual competition. Each finalist...
24th 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...
23rd Mar 2026
Cherish Finden highlights importance of technique, taste & timing on Chefs on the Pass
From her early days training at the iconic Raffles Hotel in Singapore to building a career in London over the past 25 years, Cherish shares her philosophy on pastry, precision, and what truly matters...
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The UK’s hospitality and food service sector is facing an annual bill in excess of £2.5b for food waste, a new WRAP report...
Charlotte Henderson, programme manager for hospitality and food service WRAP, outlined the report’s purpose: “Although the...