All Events

May 2013

Craft Guild of Chefs Spring Ball

26 May 2013, Crown Moran Hotel, Cricklewood, London

Following the successful revival of the Craft Guild of Chefs Spring Ball last year, the Guild is promising another night to remember at the Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood, London, on Sunday, May 26. The event, co-ordinated by the Craft Guild’s social event organiser Dennis Mwakulua, will incorporate a sparkling wine reception with canapés, and a fabulous three-course menu created by Crown Moran’s executive chef Steve Scuffell, followed by an evening of live music and dancing.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/news-item/date…

June 2013

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

10th June 2013, Grosvenor House, London

Now in their 20th year, the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards have become the chef’s ‘Oscars’, and the coveted accolades recognise and reward the leading talent working in kitchens all across the industry.

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

Graduate Awards 2013

27 June 2013 - 16 September 2013, UCB and UWL

Now in its second decade, the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards offer working chefs under the age of 23 the chance to prove they really are at the cutting edge, and this year it incorporates a host of new incentives. Deadline for entries is May 17. Regional cook offs take place at University College Birmingham and University of West London on June 27, with the final cooking exam on September 5. The awards presentation will be London’s Jumeirah Carlton Towers Hotel on September 16.

Details: http://www.craftguildofchefs.org/news-it…

July 2013

UK AD & Biogas 2013

3-4 July 2013, NEC, Birmingham

The UK's biggest dedicated anaerobic digestion and biogas annual event, which will highlight the significant contribution that anaerobic digestion can make to the bottom line of food and drink businesses. Organised by the Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Association, it aims to show how the industry can divert tonnes of food waste from landfill and potentially save £508m per year in landfill costs. Details: www.adbiogas.co.uk

Local Authority Caterers Association Conference & Exhibition

10th – 12th July 2013, Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Details: www.laca.co.uk

September 2013

Universal Cookery & Food Festival

September 4 2013, Warbrook House, Eversley, near Hook, Hampshire

The second Craft Guild of Chefs Universal Cookery & Food Festival will once again explore Britain's 'outdoor larder' and take a closer look at seasonal produce, local sourcing and foraged food, as well as new cooking techniques. Indoor and outdoor demos will combine trends and debates with expert speakers and several sampling opportunities.

Details: www.cookeryandfoodfestival.co.uk

British Food Fortnight 2013

21st September - 6th October 2013

Some of the biggest names in retail and food service take part in Love British Food and run special British food promotions during its annual promotion, British Food Fortnight.

Details: www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/about-british-…

lunch! 2013

26th - 27th September 2013, Business Design Centre, London

Trade event for the food-to-go industry.

Details: www.lunchshow.co.uk

Lunch Business Awards 2013

26th September 2013

The Lunch Business Grab & Go Awards are the first of their kind in this sector, offering a fantastic way to celebrate success in the eating out of home market. The event offers people in this growing market the chance to be judged by their peers and to shine for their excellence and outstanding contribution.

Details: lunchbusiness.co.uk/awards

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26.05.2013

Craft Guild of Chefs Spring Ball

Following the successful revival of the Craft Guild of Chefs Spring Ball last year, the Guild is promising another night to remember at the Crown Moran Hotel in… More…

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Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

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Graduate Awards 2013

Now in its second decade, the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards offer working chefs under the age of 23 the chance to prove they really are at the cutting ed… More…