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10th Apr 2026
Loft 56 boosts efficiency with ‘game-changing’ oven upgrade
Loft 56, located above Milestone Rathfriland’s award-winning food hall, operates seven days a week from 9am to 9pm. With long hours and a steady flow of customers, the small kitchen had struggled to...
10th Apr 2026
Umbrella Training introduces new commis chef apprenticeship
The programme, according to Umbrella Training, is not just any culinary course but a high-profile and industry-backed programme that is led by the best chef’s and hospitality brands, creating an...
08th Apr 2026
Craft Guild of Chefs unveils shortlisted finalists for 2026 awards ceremony
The awards are seen as the chefs’ Oscars recognising the exceptional talent across the whole of the UK's chef industry – from apprentice and young chefs just starting out to chefs who are established...
08th Apr 2026
Craft Guild of Chefs opens voting for 2026 Culinary Hero Award
The Culinary Hero Award recognises a chef who not only demonstrates the highest professional standards but has also gone the extra mile to make a meaningful impact on their team, community, or the...
08th Apr 2026
HRC unveils 10-point pledge to improve women’s future in hospitality
The pledge was launched during a panel discussion titled ‘On a Knife’s Edge: Why Women’s Futures in Hospitality Matter’, held on the Vision Stage at the show. The session brought together leading...
08th Apr 2026
HCA Chef Showcase names duo from Northampton Health Foundation Trust as winners
The competition involved five teams from England and one from Scotland. Together they all medalled at this prestigious international event, each team achieving high scores from the chef judges across...
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The Craft Guild of Chefs has launched a brand-new Young Chef Scholarship programme, for which each year one chef will secure...
The charity champions mental health support within the industry, reducing the stigma around mental health in the hospitality...
The milestone has been achieved via the community surplus food redistribution solution, partners of which include Tesco, Asda...
With a deep synergy between both organisations', together they will advocate for shorter, more sustainable supply chains to...
The menu has been designed by former Masterchef the Professional and Craft Guild of Cheds National Chef of the Year winner...
Competitors will have 60 minutes to prepare, cook and present two identical plates of an original dessert, suitable for fine...
The event promises to deliver an ‘exhilarating showcase’ of culinary talent, giving chefs across all levels of experience and...
Attendees will be treated to a ‘memorable’ evening with a unique food experience created by some of the UK’s most skilled and...
Now open for enrolment, the 18-month programme is the first operational management apprenticeship to be specifically adapted...