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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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A stellar cast of chefs have been signed up to star in the podcast series, with episode one featuring Craft Guild of Chefs...
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The new board will consist of: Andrew Edwards (board co-ordinator), Leander Cadbury, Paul Ramshaw, David Hindle, Sam O’Rourke...
The Choose Hospitality Pledge career workshops engaged up to 250 secondary school pupils across the three stadia locations...
To take part, chefs or caterers must create a pie using British ingredients and include on their menus during British Food...
David McKown, director of the competition, commented: “Andrew was a great supporter of the competition and the award was...
Each evening, the three award-winning UK based chefs - each with a Michelin Star - will present a unique ‘six-hand’ dinner...
The food industry is eating up our energy The food industry consumes 30% of the world’s available energy and produces over 20...
The duo were able to visit some of the country's most renowned restaurants and hotels, soak in some of the nation's most...
Some 80% of shoppers enjoy cheese as a weekly household staple. Cheddar remains the nation’s favourite variety – with 69%...