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Following an outstanding standard and number of entries for the National Chef of the Year, the judges have whittled entries down to just 40 semi-finalists. Throughout the day, competitors have been nervously awaiting a courier delivery with a Continental Chef Supplies (CCS) jacket and crockery…

Last night, the British Culinary Foundation (BCF) proudly crowned Kevin Buck of Hide Restaurant as the deserving winner of the highly anticipated 2023 Chef of the Year competition.    The announcement came following an intense final held on Monday, June 12th at University City Birmingham,…

Get ready for the ultimate culinary highlight at the AA Hospitality Awards this September. The annual event will see Mark Birchall hand over the reins of the industry-famed AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Caterer.com. This much sought-after accolade, first introduced in…

Wales’ Ynyshir has been named the best restaurant in the UK for the second year in a row at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023, while the London restaurant boom prevails. The restaurant with rooms on the west coast of Wales is overseen by…

Recognising the excellence of hotels, restaurants and their teams across the UK, the AA Hospitality Awards is one of the industry’s most prestigious and highly anticipated events. This year’s awards will take place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London on Monday 25th September.…

Nestlé Professional today announced this year’s Toque d’Or® competition finalists, following an action-packed Heats round which included several days of intense challenges and expert mentoring. The 48 students who competed at the Heats enjoyed a learning experience of a lifetime. BOH competitors were tasked with…

After an illustrious career, Gary Hunter is to step down from his position as Deputy Executive Principal at the Capital City College Group with immediate effect. Following a protracted period of ill-health, Gary has announced plans to retire from his post of Deputy Executive Principal…

After receiving an impressive number of entries into the Graduate Awards 2023, the Craft Guild of Chefs has whittled the entry list down to just 36. These ambitious chefs will now be heading to either Watford or Sheffield to take part in the semi-final stage…

As Toque d’Or’s 35th anniversary competition hots up, Nestlé Professional today announced the shortlist of college students who have made it through into the Heats. Taking place at Nestlé HQ during 15-18th May 2023, the Heats will host 48 FOH and BOH students. With several…

Registrations are open for the 35th edition of Toque d’Or competition. Back and Front of house students on Level 2, 3 and 4 are urged to complete their entry before the 31st March deadline. Sustainability remains the theme for this prestigious competition, and competitors will…

We are leading an industry alliance urging hospitality ambassadors to step forward and promote the industry to young people. The ‘Choose Hospitality Pledge’ has been created by Nestle Professional, Choose Hospitality, CareerScope, Springboard, and a growing number of hospitality and industry leaders.  Share FacebookShare LinkedinShare…

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) 2023 partners and two of the leading chefs’ organisations in the UK, the Craft Guild of Chefs and the British Culinary Federation, have announced a historic charity fundraising dinner to celebrate the hospitality industry. The fundraising dinner, themed ‘Rising from…