Steve Munkley - Creating an authentic fine dining Chinese Restaurant

2nd July 2010, Cafe Spice Namaste

While demonstrating a number of the authentic Chinese dishes alongside Head Chef Chee Vooi Lan, Steve will discuss how the concept was conceived, the timing issues, the kitchen development, sourcing of equipment, hiring staff, menu writing and product sourcing. Adventure Gourmet Master Chef Demonstration tickets include tea and coffee on arrival, the demonstration, lunch and tastings from the demo. For further information click below.

Details: www.adventuregourmet.com/page12.htm

The Bristol Wine & Food Fair

2nd - 4th July 2010, Bristol’s historic Harbourside

This three day wine and food fair in the heart of Bristol celebrates fine wines from around the world and welcomes artisan food producers from the South West, offering visitors the chance to taste, learn, enjoy and discover.

Details: www.bristolwineandfood.co.uk/

Young Chef Young Waiter 2010

5th July 2010 - Entry Deadline

The Young Chef Young Waiter Competition is now in its 26th year and wishes to encourage entries from those who are passionate about food and its service! Young Chef Young Waiter is a national competition for the hospitality industry's stars of tomorrow. Chefs and Waiters who wish to compete must be aged 25 or under (up until 31 December 2010). All entrants must also be in full time employment within the UK to enter the competition. Visit the Young Chef Young Waiter website at www.ycyw.org.uk for further information or click below.

Details: www.bha.org.uk/details1.cfm?page=ycyw&se…

HACCP ‘Making it Work’

12 – 13 July 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

(RSPH Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing) Suitable for all members of a HACCP team or for caterers who need to work with a HACCP food safety management system. Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards - Regional heats

15th July 2010, Birmingham College of Food Technology and Tourism and Westminster Kingsway College, London

A Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Award is a formal recognition of a young working chef’s excellence. Prestigious for the chef, the award is also a credit to their mentor and employer. All working chefs aged 23 years or under on September 9th 2010 can enter this free nationwide challenge.

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

The Thai Festival

25th July 2010, Brighton, The Hove Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove

The Thai Festival Kent is a outdoor celebration of Thai food, handicrafts, traditions and culture presented in a unique style with Fun Fair for all the family to take part in and enjoy.

Details: www.visitthaifestival.com/Brighton.html