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This year AA has changed the name of the award from the AA Chefs’ Chef to the AA Chef of the Year, but the criteria and voting procedures remain the same. The shortlist is: Angela Hartnett Ashley Palmer Watts Clare Smyth MBE Nigel Haworth Sat Bains...

The annual event celebrates the start of Britain’s native oyster season by honouring the skill and expertise involved in the craft of oyster shucking. The scored competition challenges shuckers to open and present 30 native oysters as quickly and...

A separate study of UK restaurant owners also revealed that the majority (93%) are influenced by what produce is in season when creating their menus. The OpenTable study, which coincides with British Food Fortnight, also found that British diners...

Furthermore, 20% do not have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted, according to the survey which coincides with Gas Safety Week (19-25 th September). James Bennett, managing director of business services for British Gas Business, said: “Without safely...

The conference, which is due to take place at the Forest of Arden Hotel near Birmingham on Friday 18 th November, will see the rugby player discuss his leadership experience, business lessons and performance culture. The keynote address will close...

The manufacturer’s #ChefHacks offers practical advice on kitchen equipment, how to prepare the perfect roast potatoes and how to make fail-safe Yorkshire puddings. Darren Lockley, head of region for Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, said: “We’re...

The event began with a champagne and canapé reception on the lawns of Beaufort Polo Club prior to the final of the Sidebottom Cup. Guests then enjoyed a three-course lunch, which included dressed Cornish crab with violet artichoke, roasted crab...

A hardcore 12% of workers never or hardly ever take a lunch break, while two thirds of workers (66%) don’t leave their workplace to eat lunch. Margaret Mountford, businesswoman, lawyer and star of The Apprentice is backing Mastercard’s research and...

The report, titled ‘What’s next in street food?’, also finds that consumers are willing to spend more on street food than in 2014, rising 30%. One in four people reported to buying street food 2-3 times a week, with 94% of people planning to maintain...