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October 2009

SACC South Asian Chef Competition - National Grand Final

12th October 2009, Hosted by Leeds Thomas Danby College

Top chefs from across the country are being invited pit their culinary skills against other masters of the art of South Asian cooking to win £1,000, plus other prizes for the runners up. Click below for more information about this event.

Details: www.saccuk.com/news.html

Association of Catering Excellence: Ready Steady Cook

1st October 2009, Imperial College

More information will be available soon. Contact Vic Laws on 01483 750 991.

Details: www.acegb.org

lunch!

1st - 2nd October 2009, Old Billingsgate, London

lunch! will see more than 100 companies promote their products to the UK's most important buyers in the £5 billion food-to-go sector. The show will attract visitors from major high street retailers and supermarkets to the UK's leading contract caterers and quality independents, to source the latest products and network with the industry.

Details: www.lunchshow.co.uk

European Fair Trade Fair

2nd - 4th October 2009, Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon (France)

The fair is dedicated to Fair Trade, responsible tourism and fair finances.

Details: www.salon-europeen-commerce-equitable.or…

Chefs for Heroes

2nd October 2009, London’s Guildhall

A host of Michelin starred chefs will be cooking up a five course feast at London’s Guildhall to raise money for troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Chefs for Heroes gala dinner is being spearheaded by The Lanesborough’s chef de patron, Paul Gayler, and dished up by an army of chefs from the UK’s top restaurants. The funds raised will go to 'Help for Heroes' an independent charity.

Details: www.chefsforheroes.org

The Feastival @ Kilver Court

3 - 4 October 2009 , Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

The Feastival @ Kilver Court in Somerset will take place with the aim of inspiring people, both young and mature to learn about and embrace a sustainable way of life and to showcase the charities that are involved.

Details: www.feastivaluk.com

East Midlands Food & Drink Festival

3rd - 4th October 2009, Brooksby Hall, Melton Mowbray

A regional celebration of British food and drink.

Details: www.visitlincolnshire.com/food-and-drink…

CIEH Training the Trainer

5 – 7th October 2009, VWA, Skipton

This 3-day course will provide participants with the key elements and skills required to become a successful trainer. Candidates are assessed on their design and delivery of a short training session which they deliver to other members of the group.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk/courses/specialist/trainin…

British Egg Week

5-11 October 2009, National

The nation will be encouraged to ‘Wake up to Eggs’ this October with the launch of a major campaign for British Egg Week 2009.

Details: www.britegg.co.uk/

Food and Drink Microbiology for Non-microbiologists

6 October 2009, Exeter

Specifically tailored to describe to non-microbiologists the various kinds and types of microorganisms associated with foods, their effect on your food products and/or consumers and the ways in which their activity can be controlled or eliminated.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/food-and-drink-m…

Emulsions and Emulsifiers

6th - 7th October 2009, Leatherhead

Many foods depend upon emulsifiers for their smoothness, appearance, texture, stability and shelf life. This course will enable you to make the right choice of which of oil and emulsifier to use in your product.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/emulsions-and-em…

Complaints & Crisis Management

6th - 7th October 2009, Dublin

Provides an opportunity to share uses of good practice in order to deal with customer complaints effectively. Encompass the use of ‘good and bad’ words, real case scenarios, role play and the drafting of letters. Workshop sessions and simulations will help delegates to improve their methods of handling complaints effectively. They will gain the confidence to undertake threat assessments, thus making consistent decisions to protect both the consumer and your brand or company.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/complaints-and-c…

Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles

7th October 2009, Exeter

Designed for staff who need to understand Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and follows the syllabus of the Royal Society for Public Health Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles and features a short optional exam at the close.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/foundation-certi…

London Restaurant Festival

8-13 October 2009, Various Locations in London

The London Restaurant Festival is a citywide celebration of eating out, which will raise the profile of establishments involved and acknowledge the pleasure and sustenance given to all by London's diverse range of restaurants.

Details: www.londonrestaurantfestival.com

Essential Toolbox for Consumer Product Evaluation

8th October 2009, Leatherhead

This course provides an informative, interactive and practical day packed with case studies, delegate participation, discussion sessions and presentations, designed to equip you with the skills to manage your own consumer product evaluations.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/essential-toolbo…

European Coffee Symposium & Meet the Buyer 2009

8 & 9 October 2009, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna

The European Coffee Symposium 2009 will bring together 450 of the most influential leaders in the coffee sector for 2 days of business opportunities, learning, debate, inspiration and sharing of ideas.

Details: www.europeancoffeesymposium.com

Channel Islands Chef of the Year Competition 2009 - Grand Final

8th October 2009, Guernsey College of Further Education

Grand Final for Junior and Senior Channel Islands Chef of the Year Competition. Brought to you by ‘The Craft Guild of Chefs’, Nestlé Professional with support from the ‘Good Food Guernsey’ group.

Chocolate Unwrapped

10th -11th October 2009, The May Fair Hotel, London, W1J 8LT

This year for the first time, the team behind Chocolate Week are hosting a chocolate consumer show - Chocolate Unwrapped, to kick-off this chocolate themed week.

Details: www.chocolate-unwrapped.co.uk

RSPH Level 4 Award in HACCP Management

12 – 15th October 2009, VWA, Skipton

This course is ideal for HACCP Team Leaders, Technical Managers, Catering Managers, Consultants and Enforcers. This advanced 4-day course takes HACCP training to a new level and covers the longer term and management issues of HACCP, which are essential for the effective functioning of the system.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk/courses/haccp/haccp-taking…

Chocolate Week 2009

12th - 18th October 2009, National

Chocolate Week is a time of pure indulgence involving the country’s best chocolatiers and chocolate shops holding events all over the UK.

Details: www.chocolate-week.co.uk

The Reataurant Show 2009

12 - 14th October 2009, Earls Court 2

This year’s Restaurant Show is gearing up to bigger and more interactive than ever before. As usual the Craft Guild of Chefs will play a crucial role in demonstrating the best of the skills that can be found within the catering industry. Book your place today using the link below to make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting event.

Details: www.exporeg.co.uk/visit/sites/williamree…

Introduction to Food Science and Technology

13 October 2009, Leatherhead

Learn the science behind the components that make up our foods - fat, protein and carbohydrate. Provides an overview of these ingredients and looks at their behaviour in foods and beverages, as well as looking at food structure and the chemical reactions that take place during food processing.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/introduction-to-…

Sainsbury's Quality Training Programme

14th - 15th October 2009, Leatherhead

Ensure that your company is in sync with Sainsbury’s vision of having the best system to ensure great, consistent product quality throughout their store. The Quality Attribute System (QAS) has been design so that all suppliers can achieve this. By having an appreciation of objective sensory evaluation techniques, those involved in product manufacture can establish quality control systems tailored to each of their products through the Sainsbury’s QAS Training Programme.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/sainsburys-quali…

Additives and Ingredients

14th October 2009, Leatherhead

Innovation in the Additives and Ingredients industry plays a key role in the development of successful new and reformulated products. This course will describe, source, usage and application examples for various additives and ingredients.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/additives-and-in…

Legal Labels - North America

14th October 2009, Leatherhead

This course will take into account major labelling considerations with emphasis placed on topical issues such as allergens, product composition, the use of additives and substances generally recognised as safe (GRAS), ingredient listing, nutrition labelling and implications for genetically engineered foods.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/legal-labels-nor…

The Brasilia Barista Challenge - Regional Heat

14th October 2009, Caffe Society – Leeds

Aimed at rewarding the local shop barista, the B.B.C. has been designed to be light hearted, fun and relaxed and is open to anyone in England, Scotland and Wales. Entrants for the regional heats will just have to turn up as all items will be provided. They will be judged on basic technical, presentation skills and speed of service, just as if they were at work.

Details: www.caffesociety.co.uk/bbc09

World Chocolate Masters 2009

14 – 16 October 2009, Salon du Chocolat Professionnel, Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles, Hall 5.1

Now in its 3rd year, this event will see twenty of the very best chocolatiers from across the globe vying for the title of World Chocolate Master.

Details: www.worldchocolatemasters.com

Legal Labels - Latin America

15th October 2009, Leatherhead

This course will take into account major labelling considerations with emphasis placed on topical issues such as allergens, product composition, the use of additives and substances generally recognised as safe (GRAS), ingredient listing, nutrition labelling and implications for genetically engineered foods for labelling in Latin America.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/legal-labels-lat…

Auditing Skills

19 – 20th October 2009, The Tempest Arms, Skipton

This highly interactive 2-day course provides the theory, practical skills and confidence necessary to conduct an effective audit. Ideal for internal, supplier and third party auditors.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk/courses/auditing/auditing-…

Creating Savoury Flavours

19 – 23rd October 2009, VWA, Skipton

The unique laboratory-based course is intended for graduates working in the food, seasonings and flavour industries. Candidates will compound their own flavour systems throughout the course and apply their creations to a range of food products.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk/courses/specialist/creatin…

Food and Drink Microbiology for Non-microbiologists

20 October 2009, Leeds

Specifically tailored to describe to non-microbiologists the various kinds and types of microorganisms associated with foods, their effect on your food products and/or consumers and the ways in which their activity can be controlled or eliminated.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/food-and-drink-m…

Nutrition for Non-nutritionists

20 - 21 October 2009, Leatherhead

Provides non-nutritionists with sufficient knowledge of basic nutrition and topical health issues to cope with the nutrition-related aspects of their job.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/nutrition-for-no…

Oils and Fats - Production, Properties and Uses

20th - 21st October 2009, Leatherhead

Knowledge of the composition, properties and contribution that oils and fats make to the quality of foodstuffs is essential for the food manufacturer to make the best selection for their products. This long-established training course is used by the major players in both the oil processing and food production markets, as an important part of their training programmes.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/oilsandfats

Everything European - A Comprehensive Guide to European Food Law

20 - 21 October 2009, Leatherhead

Provides delegates with comprehensive coverage of the principles and application of EC food Law. Presenters will explain how to identify, Keep up-to-date with and apply relevant legislation as an aid to both new product development and legality of current product ranges.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/everything-europ…

The Weymouth & Portland Catering Show

20th - 21st October 2009, Redlands Community Sports Hub

The Weymouth & Portland Catering Show is an exhibition featuring the latest products and services for your business.

Details: www.hotelcateringshow.co.uk/index.html

The Brasilia Barista Challenge - Regional Heat

20th October 2009, Masteroast – Peterborough

The Brasilia Barista Challenge - Regional Heat Aimed at rewarding the local shop barista, the B.B.C. has been designed to be light hearted, fun and relaxed and is open to anyone in England, Scotland and Wales. Entrants for the regional heats will just have to turn up as all items will be provided. They will be judged on basic technical, presentation skills and speed of service, just as if they were at work.

Details: www.caffesociety.co.uk/bbc09

World Fruit & Vegetable Show

21-22 October 2009, ExCeL, London

Attracting exhibiting companies from around the world, interested in trading within the UK market, the variety of products displayed, will be of interest to all trade buyers from within the fresh/dried fruit and vegetable market.

Details: www.wfvexpo.com/wfvexpo/

North East Catering & Fast Food Fair

21 - 22 October 2009, Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear

This catering exhibition is designed to attract suppliers of a wide range of products and services, whose target market is catering businesses of all sizes, from sandwich shops, fast food outlets to hotels/restaurants.

Details: www.cooperwhite.co.uk

Supplier Auditing

21st October 2009, VWA, Skipton

This 1-day course is aimed at those responsible for, or aiming to be responsible for, the auditing of their organisation's new and existing suppliers as part of their job role.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk/courses/auditing/supplier-…

Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles

21st October 2009, Leeds

Designed for staff who need to understand Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and follows the syllabus of the Royal Society for Public Health Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles and features a short optional exam at the close.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/foundation-certi…

Biscuit Cake Chocolate and Confectionery Networking Lunch

21 October 2009, Federation House, London

The BCCC Networking Lunch event will bring together companies working in the biscuit, cake, chocolate and confectionery sectors to talk about some of the specific interests, issues and challenges facing the industry. For further information and registration, please contact: Dominic Goudie BCCC Sector Group Tel: +44 (0) 20 7420 7173 Email: dominic.goudie@fdf.org.uk

Minimising Fat Migration

22nd October 2009, Leatherhead

Fat re-crystallisation (bloom) and the loss of texture contrast at the interface of food surfaces could be attributed to fat migration; but, how can fat migration be prevented in order to provide a more stable product? Leatherhead Food Research's half-day seminar Minimising Fat Migration will look at three key areas: Stability & Shelf-Life Issues; Methods & Ingredients Used to Control Fat Migration; and Methods to Detect/Determine Fat Migration.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/fatmigration

Primetimers – Food for the Baby Boom Generation

22nd October 2009, Leatherhead

The food industry is waking up to the fact that older consumers represent a growing target market. The 50+ is not only one of the largest demographic groupings, but is also amongst the most wealthy. This one day conference will help you to understand what drives choice in Primetimers and learn how you can use this knowledge to develop products that are both appealing and successful.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/primetimers-

Adventure Gourmet Course with Andrew Turner

23rd October 2009, Cafe Spice Namaste

The Wonders Of Shellfish The event will commence at 10 am with refreshments and the demonstration will start at around 10.15 am. You will have a chance to sample the dishes demonstrated and we will sit down to enjoy lunch at around 1 pm. During lunch a there will be a chance to have a conversation over a glass of wine with our visiting Master Chef. The day will finish around 2pm.

Details: www.adventuregourmet.com/page5.htm

Peebles Food Festival

23rd - 25th October 2009, Locations Across Peebles

The festival in the pretty Borders town of Peebles includes this year a Ready Steady Cook event; healthy eating cook offs in local primary schools; wine and food matching events and a 7 course dinner showcasing the skills of local chefs. There’s also a large farmers market with cookery demonstrations.

Details: www.peeblesfoodfestival.com

The Great Big HUGE Dorset Feast

24th October 2009, Olives Et Al, on the A357 at Sturminster Newton

This year over 30 food producers will support The great Big HUGE Dorset Feast, there will be all the great local food plus plenty of ‘grow your own’ from the garden centre team. For more information please call Giles at Olives Et Al on 01258 474 300 or email: story@olivesetal.co.uk

Diploma in Nutrition & Health

26 – 30th October 2009, VWA, Skipton

This 5-day course aims to provide catering managers or health professionals with an in-depth knowledge of the practical application of diet and healthy eating. The course is assessed in 2 sections: Applied Nutrition & Health Principles and Nutrition & Health in the Community.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk/courses/nutrition/diploma-…

Rheology & Texture of Food – Explaining the Science

27th October 2009, Leatherhead

An understanding of the rheological properties of foods and their ingredients is crucial for anyone involved in product formulation, processing or quality control. The course will provide delegates with the confidence and intuition to carry out tests and analyse results in their work place.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/rheology-texture…

Internal Auditing

27th October 2009, Leatherhead

An interactive and practical introduction to auditing. Use is made of case studies and delegates participate to the discussions and presentations that form the practical part of this course. An internal audit schedule requires that all parts of a business are audited by those who are independent of the processes that are being audited. This often puts a requirement for auditing expertise in areas other than the Quality Department, and this course can assist you in fulfilling that requirement.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/internal-auditin…

Vegetarian Masterclass

27th October 2009, Café Spice Namasté

In this Masterclass, part of Café Spice Namasté’s Adventure Gourmet series, Cyrus Todiwala shows you how to bring out all the charm and versatility of fresh seasonal British and exotic international vegetables and pulses. You will learn how to create a range of elegantly spiced vegetarian starters and main courses.

Details: www.events.springboarduk.net/master-clas…

Association of Catering Excellence: Wine Dinner

28th October 2009, Royal Thames Yacht Club

More information will be available soon. Contact Vic Laws on 01483 750 991.

Details: www.acegb.org

The Brasilia Barista Challenge - Regional Heat

28th October 2009, Lavazza – Uxbridge

Aimed at rewarding the local shop barista, the B.B.C. has been designed to be light hearted, fun and relaxed and is open to anyone in England, Scotland and Wales. Entrants for the regional heats will just have to turn up as all items will be provided. They will be judged on basic technical, presentation skills and speed of service, just as if they were at work.

Details: www.caffesociety.co.uk/bbc09

The BBC Good Food Show - Scotland

30th October – 1st November 2009, Glasgow's SECC

The BBC Good Food Shows are packed with top TV chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and James Martin, local and seasonal produce and hundreds of exhibitors bringing you tasty treats to try and to buy. Taking place in the run up to Christmas, the BBC Good Food Shows will bring you everything you need for wining, dining and entertaining during the festive season.

Details: www.glasgow.bbcgoodfoodshow.com/

2010 HRS Hotel Excellence Awards - Entry Deadline

30th October 2009

The HRS Hotel Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements from both large hotels (over 50 rooms) and small hotels (up to and including 50 rooms). Entry for the awards are now open and close on 30th October. Click below for further information.

Details: www.hrshotelexcellenceawards.co.uk/intro…

The Great Big HUGE Dorset Feast

31st October 2009, The Potting Shed, Poundbury Gardens, Poundbury, Dorchester

This year over 30 food producers will support The great Big HUGE Dorset Feast, there will be all the great local food plus plenty of ‘grow your own’ from the garden centre team. For more information please call Giles at Olives Et Al on 01258 474 300 or email: story@olivesetal.co.uk

Sausage Festival

31st October 2009, Lincoln Castle

The Lincolnshire sausage will be celebrated in Lincoln on Saturday 31st October. A variety of stalls selling the best of Lincolnshire's produce will fill the grounds of Lincoln Castle, which will be free to visit for the day.

Details: www.visitlincolnshire.com/food-and-drink…


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