Diary April 2012

Wessex Salon Culinaire

3rd & 4th April 2012, Brockenhurst College

This popular event, which is held in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has grown in stature over the years and is a great platform for student chefs especially to get a first taste of competition experience.

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

Wessex Salon Culinaire

3rd - 4th April 2012, Brockenhurst College Hants

Held in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, this event has grown in stature over the years and is a great platform for student chefs especially to get a first taste of competition experience.

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

UK Coffee Week 2012

23rd - 29th April 2012

UK Coffee Week 2012, provides a opportunity for branded coffee chains, independent coffee shops and industry suppliers to collaborate and celebrate the success of the industry while giving back to an worthy cause. A nationwide programme of charitable collections, in-store activities and public events raised funds for Project Waterfall to deliver clean water projects in coffee-producing African countries.

Details: www.ukcoffeeweek.com

Source and Taste of the West Show

23rd - 24th April 2012, Westpoint, Exeter

The Source & Taste of the West trade show affords trade buyers a opportunity to taste and order the latest food and drink from 200 quality producers.

Organisers Hale Events are busy planning the 2012 show and the Craft Guild of Chefs is working closely with them to ensure a lively and interesting mix of demonstrations in the Intoto Cookery Theatre.

Craft Guild representative and chef consultant Lee Maycock, who took part at the 2011 show, plans to attend the show to demonstrate how game can be used creatively in menus.

Details: www.sourcefoodanddrink.co.uk

The London Coffee Festival

27th - 29th April 2012, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London

Following the launch event in April 2011, which saw 7,500 coffee lovers and avid foodies, professional baristas, coffee shop owners and top industry decision-makers come together over 3 action-packed days, The London Coffee Festival will be back for 2012.

Details: www.londoncoffeefestival.com

UK Barista Championship 2012 finals

27th - 29th April 2012, The London Coffee Festival - Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London

The London Coffee Festival will host the UK Barista Championship 2012 finals.

Details: www.londoncoffeefestival.com

Graduate Awards 2012 - Entry deadline

30th April 2012

The Graduate awards recognise a young working chef’s culinary excellence, testing their knowledge and skills in a series of culinary challenges in a high pressured environment.

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

Forthcoming Events