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02nd Mar 2026
Live semi-finals return to Young National Chef of the Year competition
The new chair of judges, Tom Shepherd, owner of Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, said: “Young National Chef of the Year is a place where we see the next wave of British talent come through. This year’s brief...
02nd Mar 2026
Mark Birchall & Tom Shepherd discuss ‘graft, grit and greatness’ on Chefs on the Pass podcast
Episode 21 of Chefs on the Pass is a conversation about graft, humility, resilience, and what truly matters when it comes to cooking at the highest level. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Mark’s...
27th Feb 2026
NCOTY winner Orry Shand launches new restaurant in Aberdeenshire
Orry, 36, is now breathing new life into the former Falls of Feugh restaurant near Banchory, which closed its doors at the end of 2025. Taking inspiration from its riverside location, the restaurant...
27th Feb 2026
Craft Guild of Chefs hosts first Wellness Event of 2026
The free-to-attend gathering, which is part of the Guild’s ongoing commitment to wellbeing in the culinary industry, was led by health and life coach Emily Priddis, founder of Quiet Mind Coaching and...
27th Feb 2026
Sodexo names 9 finalists for Grand Finale of Cook for Change competition
On March 24th 2026 nine finalist chefs from eight countries will head to London to compete in the Grand Finale of Cook for Change, Sodexo’s sustainable culinary challenge. Their dishes will be...
26th Feb 2026
Nestlé Professional reveals Toque d’Or 2026 National Heats shortlist
Taking place at The Grand Cookery School in York from 9–12th March, the Heats will bring together 48 of the UK’s most promising back-of-house (BOH) and front-of-house (FOH) college students for four...
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