The UK-NZ Culinary Challenge Cook off

11th April 2012

The UK-NZ Culinary Challenge offers one lucky UK chef the chance to win an all expenses paid three week tour of New Zealand, flying courtesy of sponsor Air New Zealand to work in the country’s best restaurants and lodges, and visiting food producers and wineries. The competition, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, is open to young chefs aged between 18 and 23, who will be tasked with creating a gourmet menu that can be prepared and served in two hours.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/u…

Cost Sector Catering Awards 2012

12th April 2012, Hilton London Metropole

The Cost Sector Catering Awards provide the highlight of the foodservice and catering calendar. There’s simply no other arena that offers the people who work in it the chance to be judged by their peers and come through to win industry-wide recognition as the best.

Details: www.costsectorcatering.co.uk/csc-awards.…

Source and Taste of the West Show

23rd - 24th April 2012, Westpoint, Exeter

The Source & Taste of the West trade show affords trade buyers a opportunity to taste and order the latest food and drink from 200 quality producers. Organisers Hale Events are busy planning the 2012 show and the Craft Guild of Chefs is working closely with them to ensure a lively and interesting mix of demonstrations in the Intoto Cookery Theatre. Craft Guild representative and chef consultant Lee Maycock, who took part at the 2011 show, plans to attend the show to demonstrate how game can be used creatively in menus.

Details: www.sourcefoodanddrink.co.uk

Management and Culinary Leadership - 2 days

25th April - 26th April 2012, Westminster Kingsway College

During this two day workshop, you will learn to: Understand styles of leadership and motivation, Demonstrate effective communication techniques, Employ strategies for working together to increase productivity, Perform a job analysis and write job descriptions and specifications, Develop staffing and recruiting strategies.

Details: www.westking.ac.uk

UK Barista Championship 2012 finals

27th - 29th April 2012, The London Coffee Festival - Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London

The London Coffee Festival will host the UK Barista Championship 2012 finals.

Details: www.londoncoffeefestival.com