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All Events - October 2008

October 2008

Feastbourne, the Eastbourne Food and Drink Festival

1st-8th October 2008, Eastbourne

In its third year, fresh seafood, a beer festival and tennerfest menus for £10 or under.

Details: www.feastbourne.com

Manchester Food & Drink Festival

3rd-13th October 2008, Manchester

Manchester Food & Drink Festival has offers in hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes as well as outdoor events across the City and region. Highlights include a Real Food Fair at Whitworth Art Gallery, the "Taste, Dine and Learn Pavilion on Albert Square" (with more than 40 chefs performing) and a huge local producers market on St Ann’s Square.

Details: www.foodanddrinkfestival.com

East Midlands Food and Drink Festival

4th-5th October 2008, Brooksby Hall near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire

The regional food and drink festival will spread over 50,000 sq ft of covered marquee space at the site, will feature over 200 exhibitors from around the region, and is expected to attract over 20,000 visitors this year.

Details: www.eastmidlandsfoodfestival.co.uk/

London French Restaurant Week

6-20 October 2008, Various locations in London.

There are more than 55 French restaurants to visit around London. For anyone interested in experiencing the French touch in October, the festival is a perfect occasion.

Details: www.londonmacadam.com

National Chef of the Year Final

6th - 8th October 2008, The Restaurant Show, Earl's Court, London

The World Fruit & Vegetable Show 2008 (Trade only)

6th-9th October 2008, ExCeL London Exhibition Centre

The exhibition is exclusively for professionals and traders in the fruit, vegetable and flowers industry. Around 100 exhibitors from 20 countries will be showing their product and services. A forum programme will also take place alongside the exhibition

Details: http://www.wfvexpo.com/visit1.htm

The World Chocolate Masters

6th October 2008, The Restaurant Show

The World Chocolate Masters is the premier global event for chocolatiers, patissiers and pastry chefs. The search for the worlds greatest exponent of chocolate work begins now with a series of National Selections to be held throughout all corners of the earth and ending with a World final in October 2009. The theme of this years competition is 'Haute Couture', and the winner will go on to represent the UK in the World Finals which are being held in Paris in 2009.

Details: www.worldchocolatemasters.com/en/159

The Restaurant Show 2008

6th- 8th October, Earls Court 2

The Restaurant Show, London’s Earls Court 6-8 October 2008, is the UK's leading exhibition catering for the premium sector of the restaurant industry. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of The Restaurant Show which is now regarded as a major force in the catering industry, providing a single forum where all sections of the trade can come together to make contacts and exchange ideas in a fresh, exciting and relevant environment.

Details: www.therestaurantshow.co.uk/

Knorr National Chef of the Year 2008

7th October 2008, Earls Court, London

The unmissable final of the biennial Knorr National Chef of the Year competition will see eight finalists vie for the title and the £10,000 prize.

Details: www.unileverfoodsolutions.com

An Evening With Well Hung & Tender

8th October & 4th November 2008, The Green Door Bar & Grill, London

Donald MacPherson the owner of Well Hung & Tender, spends much of his time touring the world giving informative and entertaining talks about all things meaty and Green Door is delighted to announce that he will be hosting two talks at the restaurant this autumn.

Details: www.greendoorsteakhouse.co.uk

Compass Junior and Senior Chef of the Year

8th October 2008, Earls Court, London

This highly contested event for junior and senior chefs will showcase the depth of culinary talent within the Compass Group.

Details: www.compass-group.co.uk

The Hospitality Pure White Ball

10 October 2008, Grosvenor House Hotel, London

Lose the Chef Whites and don your best evening attire for the biggest, most elegant fundraiser of the year at The Hospitality Ball on Friday 10 October 2008 at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London The theme is Pure White, so get set to dazzle in your finest at an evening filled with fabulous food, drink, music and company. It's a great evening out and is also the perfect way to show your commitment to the industry.

Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk

Apple Weekend

11-12 October 2008, Waterperry Gardens, Thames Valley

Celebrate the new season with Waterperry’s Apple Weekend. See and taste up to 50 different apple varieties and get your mystery apple crops identified by our experts. There’ll also be tours of the orchards, a country crafts and food fair in the plant centre, special apple-themed meals in the Pear Tree Teashop and information and advice about growing fruit in your garden. Booking required for Teashop meals, by calling 01844 338087.

Details: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Dairy Free and Delicious

12th October & 29th November 2008 also 7th February & 15th March 2009

Dairy Free and Delicious is a fascinating workshop from the Cordon Vert cookery school. It's ideal for anyone following, or needing to cook for a dairy and egg free diet.

Details: www.cordonvert.co.uk

RIPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

13 – 17 October 2008, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

Advanced food safety course aimed at managers in catering or food manufacturing. An in-depth course for those already qualified to Level 3.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

Chocolate Week 2008

13th -19th October 2008

Chocolate Week is pure chocolate indulgence with talks, tastings, demonstrations, launches of new chocolates, chocolate fountains, sculptures etc. Foodies will be able to find out more about chocolate, it’s origins, cocoa beans, how it is made and also taste the finest chocolate in the world.

Details: www.chocolate-week.co.uk

NZ-UK Culinary Challenge: Deadline for entries

15th October 2008

These papers should be posted to Craft Guild of Chefs/NZ-UK Culinary Challenge, Meadow Court, Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex RH12 4SJ or emailed to elaine@mcculloughmoore.co.uk

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

National Fruit Show

15th-16th October 2008, Kent County Showground, Detling, Kent

In 2008 we are proud to be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the first Show in 1933

Details: www.nationalfruitshow.org.uk

Food & Wine Pairing With Adrian Garforth

16th October 2008, The Green Door Bar & Grill, London

Over the course of this gourmand’s delight, Green Door will be pairing six mouth-watering dishes with half a dozen of the world’s finest wines.

Details: www.greendoorsteakhouse.co.uk

European Coffee Symposium 2008

17th October 2008, London

Four hundred of the most influential top executives from across the European coffee and foodservice sector will gather at a major industry event to discuss the latest trends and key issues in the fast-growing branded coffee chain market.

Details: www.europeancoffeesymposium.com

Llangollen Food Festival

18th-19th October 2008, Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen, North Wales

Take a master class in preparing oysters or taste local sausages. For those with a sweet tooth, local chef Dai Davies will be preparing desserts, or you can try making a chocolate sculpture.

Details: www.llangollenfoodfestival.co.uk

Innovations in Naturals

20th-22nd October 2008, New Connaught Rooms, London

'Innovations in Naturals' is a technically focused conference focusing on the latest advances, legislation and developments in natural colours, flavours and preservatives.

Details: www.natural-innovations.org

Tim How's

20th October 2008, Vintners’ Hall in London

Tim How, the retiring CEO of Majestic Wine Warehouses and recently named "Man of the Year" (Drinks Business Awards 2008) will take to the stage on Monday 20th October at the 13th Vintners’ Company WSET Annual Lecture to impart some of his retailing wisdom. How’s lecture, entitled "Twenty years at the sharp end of the industry...what’s in-store for the next twenty?" is taking place at the Vintners’ Hall in London at 6.30pm and will be followed by supper. This event is by invitation only, though should you wish to attend this inspirational, not-to-be missed evening, please contact Elizabeth O’Callaghan at the WSET eocallaghan@wset.co.uk

National baking week

20th-26th October 2008, National

Join in this National baking week and get Britain baking.

Details: www.nationalbakingweek.com

British Game Dinner

22nd october 2008, Cafe Spice Namaste

Chef Cyrus Todiwala M.B.E. presents a four course dinner featuring the best of British Game at Cafe Spice Namste.

Details: www.cafespice.co.uk

London Markets Symposium

23rd October 2008, City Hall, The Queens Walk, London, SE1 2AA

This unique and timely symposium addresses the key issues and opportunities offered by the fruit and vegetable, flower, meat and fish markets of London both locally and across the UK.

Details: www.aolm.co.uk/register.php

Mutton Master Class

24th October 2008, Cafe Spice Namaste

Cyrus and Mey Selections host a Mutton Master Class at Cafe Spice Namaste showcasing one of the world's rarest meats.

Details: www.events.springboarduk.net/masterclass

Sausage and Potato Festival

25th October 2008, Castle Square, Lincoln

The combination of these two food festivals is a great opportunity to celebrate Britain's best loved foods and of course the great British dish of Sausage and Mash!

Details: www.tastesoflincolnshire.com/

The NW Fine Food Lovers Festival

25th-26th October 2008, Tatton Park

More than 100 hundred producers of fine food exhibiting the likes of Cheshire Cheese, Christmas puddings, exotic mushrooms, Eccles cakes, sausages and even a Sarsaparilla bar to tempt you. 10am -5pm; admission £5.50.

Details: www.foodloverfestivals.co.uk

The North West Food Lovers Festival

25th October –1st November 2008 , Tatton Park & Knutsford

The North West Food Lovers Festival is a ‘must go’ event for the Autumn, building on previous success with a new team behind the Festival.

Details: www.tattonpark.org.uk

The New Forest Food Festival

25th October- 1st November 2008, New Forest

Saturday October 25th is the first day of The New Forest Food Festival, a week-long food extravaganza celebrating the many gastronomic delights to be found in the New Forest. Hospitality businesses in the entire New Forest area will focus on food and either be linked to or involved with the local food industry: growers and producers to shops and hotels - everyone is involved.

Details: www.newforestfoodfest.co.uk

Festival New Orleans

24th-25th October, O2 Arena, London, SE10 0DX

The deep South’s’ finest exports have joined forces to provide what can only be described as two days of ‘food for the soul’. Not only is there going to be entertainment from jazz performers, but there will also be a plethora of, typically Louisiana Cajun / Creole food.

Borough Market Celebrates Apple Day

26th October 2008, Borough Market, London

Borough Market, the Lions part theatre company and Southwark Cathedral are uniting this year to celebrate Apple Day on Sunday 26th October 2008. There will be a huge array of autumn produce at Borough Market's celebration of Apple Day: Cheeses, Meats, Breads, irresistible Cakes and Pies, Cider, Calvados, Apple Juice... mountains of apples of every imaginable variety and many more autumnal treats. Traders will be at Borough Market from 11.00am to 5.00pm. The Market will be full of music and festivities celebrating apples and autumn throughout the day.

Details: www.boroughmarket.org.uk

RIPH Diploma in Nutrition & Health

27 - 30th October 2008, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

Advanced nutrition course which provides an in-depth knowledge of nutrition and is ideal for catering managers. Delegates should hold the Certificate in Nutrition & Health, or equivalent.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

Combined Services Culinary Challenge

28-30 October 2008, Sandown Park

Combined Services Culinary Challenge (CSCC) aims to provide caterers, chefs and stewards with a competition that further develops their culinary skills, nurtures pride in professional achievement and builds team spirit for the benefit of the Armed Forces as a whole.

Details: www.dewberryredpoint.co.uk/dr/html/confe…

Food, Diet and Health 2008 10th Anniversary Conference

28th October 2008, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

This year’s conference is special as we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Food, Diet and Health! We have put together a great programme full of hot topics on health related nutrition with a little bit of something for everyone! Once again the day will include workshops, knowledge updates and practical examples by leading experts in nutrition & health and an exhibition area with samples for you to try. We would like to thank all our delegates for attending the previous Food, Diet and Health events and we extend a warm welcome for any newcomers.

Details: www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_82782_en.pdf

Welsh Farmer's Search

Competition open until 10th November 2008, Wales

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced a nationwide search for the face of Welsh Lamb. HCC is inviting farmers from all over Wales to enter the competition, the winner will be selected according to his or her knowledge of and passion for Welsh Lamb! Farmers can enter the competition, on the Welsh Lamb website

Details: www.eatwelshlamb.com

Good Food Show Scotland

31st October - 2nd November 2008, The SECC, Glasgow

Celebrity chefs and wine connoisseurs will make sure you make the most of the food, fine wines, beers and spirits on offer

Details: www.glasgow.bbcgoodfoodshow.com


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