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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 finalist rounds will be taking place on 7th November (London), 12th November (Manchester) and 14th November (Hereford)...
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Part of the programme is a four-stage competition with the national final taking place in March 2025 that will see finalists...
The AAE has three main categories: kitchen, pastry, and service. It is an individual test that focuses on encouraging...
The contest aims to showcase the company’s best-in-class culinary talent with an opportunity for learning, development and...
The biennial event for all professionals in the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries is officially open...
Mike has known Tom for over 11 years and was instrumental in helping him open Upstairs in 2021 as sous chef. Previously, Mike...
Walk for Wellbeing has raised £135,000, making it the charity’s largest annual mass participation fundraiser. Beyond raising...
In September 2022 The Angel was awarded the best restaurant with rooms in England and in March 2024 Michael and the team...
Delegates are travelling from across the UK and some are even travelling from Northern Ireland. The business programme will...