British Sausage Week

3-9 November 2008

British Sausage Week, a celebration of that irresistibly moreish je ne sais quai behind an enormous 1,720 types of dish2, takes place this year from November 3-9, with a yet to be unveiled King of Sizzle and a tour of the country to find Britain’s Landmark Banger.

Details: www.britishsausageweek.com

British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) Annual Conference and IT Exhibition

5th and 6th November 2008, The new Sofitel London Heathrow at Terminal 5

Member of the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, Jules Sieburgh – incoming President of the Texas-based Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) – will be one of the key speakers at the 3rd British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) Annual Conference and Technology Exhibition to be held on 5 and 6 November 2008 at the brand new Sofitel London Heathrow at Terminal 5, due to open on 30 June.

Details: www.baha.co.uk

NZ-UK Culinary Challenge: The Cook Off

10th November 2008, Westminster Kingsway College in Vincent Square London

If you are one of the short listed candidates, you will be invited to a Cook Off at Westminster Kingsway College in Vincent Square London on Monday November 10th where, after introductions and instructions, you will be asked to produce the menu you created at the first stage, over a ninety (90) minute period.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competition-ar…

NZ-UK Culinary Challenge: Awards Ceremony

11th November 2008, Penthouse suite of New Zealand House, Haymarket, London

In the Presence of HRH, The Princess Royal, patron of the NZ-UK Link Foundation. The ten short listed candidates and two nominated guests will be invited to an official reception in the Penthouse suite of New Zealand House, Haymarket, London, on 11th November.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competition-ar…

Opportunities in Foodservice 2012

11th November 2008, Central London

This event has been designed to focus on exciting market growth prospects - as well as to cover business responses to the current trading challenges. Allegra Strategies is delighted to present a high profile and impressive line-up of industry expert guest speakers. They will also reveal the latest results of their consumer and market analyses, covering the UK coffee shop and restaurant sectors.

Details: www.allegrastrategies.com/oif/

TriestEspresso Expo

12th-15th November 2008, City of Trieste, Italy

Between the 12 and 15 November, 2008, the city of Trieste will host again "Trieste Espresso Expo", an event that will bring together all aspects of the Italian coffee industry under one roof in an exhibition designed for traders from Central and Eastern Europe, countries of the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East: the only fair specialized on the espresso coffee industry.

Details: www.fiera.trieste.it

BBC Good Food Show

14-16 November 2008, Olympia, London

The next London show will be held at Olympia between 14th – 16th November 2008, however if you can't wait that long why not visit our BBC Good Food Show Summer at The NEC, Birmingham between 11th - 15th June 2008.

Details: www.londonbbcgoodfoodshow.com/bbcl/show_…

Welsh Chefs Conference - The Young Welsh Chef of the Year competition

19th-20th November 2008, Glamorgan Cricket's SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff

The competition is open to all chefs who will be under the age of 22 on January 1, 2009 and work and study in Wales. The winner will be awarded an all expenses paid trip to Chile to compete at the World Association of Chefs' Societies' Junior Forum in January, 2010. The Young Welsh Chef of the Year contest will be held on the first day of the inaugural Welsh Chefs Conference.

Details: www.welshchefsconference.co.uk/index.htm

SOFHT Lecture, Annual Luncheon & SOFHT Awards 2008

20th November 2008, The Millennium Hotel London Mayfair, Grosvenor Square, London

Our high profile Speaker - Justin King, Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s has agreed to present the SOFHT Lecture entitled ‘Exceeding Customer Expectations for Healthy, Safe, Fresh and Tasty Food’. We are delighted the menu this year has been designed by Celebrity Chef Brian Turner. Mick Miller, an original from the “Comedians” TV show will bring a highly humorous conclusion to the formalities of the day.

Details: www.sofht.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?eID…

National Curry Week

23rd - 29th November 2008, National

The Tastes of Lincolnshire

29th - 30th November 2008, Epic Centre at the Lincolnshire Showground

The food lovers' event will include over 90 exhibitors showcasing Lincolnshire and regional produce and festive delights.

Details: www.tastesoflincolnshire.com