Northern Hospitality Awards

12th April 2010, The Hilton Deansgate, Manchester

The awards are a celebration of formidable culinary and hospitality skill. Chefs, restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels from across the North West, Yorkshire and the North East will have the opportunity to excel in eight categories and be in with the chance of winning the Northern Hospitality Awards title, presented by renowned food and drink journalist, Nigel Barden.

Details: www.northernhospitalityawards.co.uk

Northern Restaurant & Bar 2010

12 - 13 April 2010, ManchesterCentral, Manchester Manchester Central Convention Centre Petersfield , MANCHESTER, M2 3GX

The Northern hospitality show and has a strong business slant and relevance to anyone operating hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars in the region.

Details: www.northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk

The Taste of the West

19 - 20 April 2010, Westpoint Exhibition C. Exeter Clyst St. Mary Exeter , Devon EX5 1DJ

The 2010 Taste of the West Trade Show will provide the perfect professional platform for West Country food and drink producers and service providers.

Details: www.tasteofthewesttradeshow.co.uk

SOFHT Breakfast Club 'Nanotechnology in the Food Industry'

20th April 2010, SOFHT Conference Room, Middleton House Farm

The Breakfast Club will have leading industry speakers explain what nanotechnology is all about, how it applies to our food, how it affects us and how it will be controlled and regulated by the EU.

Details: www.sofht.co.uk

UK Coffee Leader Summit

21st - 22nd April 2010 , Vinopolis in London’s vibrant Borough Market

The UK Coffee Leader Summit is a gathering of executives from across the branded coffee shop, food-to-go and food-for-now sectors.

The event combines the UK’s premier Coffee Leader Summit, an individually tailored Meet the Buyer programme, a CEO Forum, and a Study Tour of London’s most successful up-andcoming Coffee and food concepts.

Details: www.allegrastrategies.com/ukcls/?cid=ukc…

Chef of the Future Competition - Closing date for entries

23rd April 2010

The Cordon Vert cookery school is launching its quest to find new vegetarian culinary stars for 2010 through its Chef of the Future competition.

The first stage of the competition is to create a three course meal which is suitable for vegetarians. The finalists will then be expected to produce their full menu at a live cook off on Thursday 27 May 2010 at the Vegetarian Society headquarters in Cheshire during National Vegetarian Week.

The closing date for entries is 23 April 2010

The contest is open to vegetarian and non-vegetarian chefs alike.

Details: www.nationalvegetarianweek.org

Salon Culinaire 2010

27th & 28th April 2010, Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park

This event has been a training base for Catering Students from colleges in the North East for years. In 2010 they will be expanding the culinary competitions and inviting experienced Chefs and Caterers nationwide to join them in the promotion of the produce and facilities that the North East has to offer.

If you would like to take part or support this event, please contact one of the below:

Chairman - Event Director
John Retallick - john.retallick@gourmetclassic.com

Chairman of Judges - Schedule
Douglas Jorden - douglasejorden@aol.com

Stand Space and Sponsorship
Dave Dawson - dave.dawson@unilever.com

Colleges
Charlie Swinburn - charlieswinburn@tiscali.co.uk

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

29 April - 3 May 2010, Throughout Speyside

Visitors to the Festival in 2010 will be able to enjoy the best that Speyside has to offer. Themed on Whisky, Food and the Heritage and Culture of Speyside, the festival will aim to deliver a full range of quality events.

Details: www.spiritofspeyside.com

Major Series 2010

30th April 2010, South Devon College

The national competitions are open to junior and senior chefs of varying skill levels from any type of outlet and take place throughout the year at venues around the country.

A host of live and static display classes are held including pastry and restaurant skills, as well as the hot live Culinary Challenge, which allows 60 minutes to prepare and cook two main courses using fish and a range of Major marinades.

For further information or to enter click below.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/comppics/7_CC-…

Arena Face to Face

30th April 2010, The Dorchester Hotel, London

The Arena Face to Face is one of the association’s flagship events that sees senior industry players put through their paces during a candid and thought-provoking interview. This year, ITV Evening News presenter Mary Nightingale will interview Aidan Connolly.
For further information and to buy tickets contact Lorraine Wood on 0203 087 2378 or email lorraine@arena.org.uk

Details: www.arena.org.uk