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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...
04th Nov 2025
Chef Thomas Bateman enrols at Unilever Food Solutions Academy
Bateman boasts nearly four million followers across social media, and recent accolades include representing Central & Eastern England on The Great British Menu and receiving a mention in the Michelin...
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The panel discussion, which was chaired by Mike Durden-Smith, focussed on future-proofing the talent pipeline and encouraging...
The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed the names of the 27 chefs in the running as well as a thought-provoking criteria for...
Abigail Smith, a commis chef at Rockliffe Hall, recently competed against other chefs to win the title of North East Young...
This year more than 150 chefs, judges and colleges attended the competition, which took place at Central Bedfordshire College...
The new multifunctional mixing kettles deliver consistent food quality irrespective of skill level in the kitchen. Models are...
In total 89 chefs graduated from the academy this year, with 27 women completing their development programmes. In the last...
The Upskill Day will feature chefs including Russell Bateman, Mark Poynton, Jame Carn and Dave Wall as well as wine matches...
Guests had the chance to meet, taste, and discuss the products and provenance of various producers. They also enjoyed three...
Twelve chefs from across the UK converged in the market town of Dunstable in Bedfordshire to compete in the UK Curry...
The winner was food blogger and author Ellanor Aquitaine from Manchester. Her vegan starter entry was crispy ajwain scented...