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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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Defence chef Stephen Morrison impressed the judges with the presentation and flavour of his dish – pan-seared partridge...
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Through the MCAA, Marriott will train 16 young apprentices to NVQ level 2 on the 18 month programme, aiming to increase the...
Kelly has over 18 years’ experience working in hotels, under Michelin-starred chefs, in private members clubs, top-end event...
Jones was victorious in the North Wales regional heat at Deeside College, Connah’s Quaythis week. He can now look forward to...
The awards, now in their fifth year, invite entries from all professional butchers and bakers to take part in these industry...
The chefs died after a crash involving the taxi they were travelling in collided with two double decker buses. Media reports...
Entrants must be in full time employment as a chef in the UK and be aged between 22 and 30. They have until midnight on...
The shortlist includes: • Teriyakimayo Turkey Wrap, Badshot Café – Squires Garden Centre, Farnham, Surrey • Cellar Cajun...
The scholarship is an initiative designed to inspire a new generation of young people to enter the hospitality profession...