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National Honey Week
Now entering its twelfth year, National Honey Week is one of the UK’s tastiest celebrations.
Details: www.honeyassociation.com
Auditing Skills
An interactive course which covers the practical aspects of how to carry out an audit, from opening meeting to closing meeting.
Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk
Details: www.vwa.co.uk
British Sandwich Week
British Sandwich Week presents a great opportunity to celebrate one of Britain’s best loved institutions – the sandwich.
Taste of Staffordshire Master Chef and Young Chef of Tomorrow awards - The cook off
The competition invites budding chefs aged 16 to 20 and experienced chefs aged 21 and upwards to submit menus for a three-course meal using seasonal local ingredients, costing no more than £20 and prepared in less than two hours.
The winner of the coveted Master Chef award will win £1,000 while the Young Chef of Tomorrow will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand their skills at a top Michelin rated restaurant.
Contact Pauline Evans on telephone no. 01889 880156 or email pauline.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk for further information.
Training the Trainer
(CIEH Professional Trainers Certificate)
This course will provide participants with the key elements and skills required to be a successful trainer. Ideal for those who wish to train others in food safety.
Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk
Details: www.vwa.co.uk
Major Series 2010
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.
Stephen Pini - An Italian Master Class
You can look forward to some personal favourite dishes from Steve’s vast collection from all over Italy such as Wild Boar with fresh Porcini Mushrooms and Polenta, Stuffed Mussels with a basil and tomato sauce.
Adventure Gourmet Master Chef Demonstration tickets include tea and coffee on arrival, the demonstration, lunch and tastings from the demo. For further information click below.
Details: www.adventuregourmet.com/page15.htm
Loch Fyne Food Fair
A feast of west coast food with a wide range of foods, sold by the producers.
Hospitality Action Week
This fun-filled fundraising week aims to raise vital money to care for hospitality workers past and present who have fallen on hard times.
This year, Hospitality Action is asking everyone who works in the industry to raise at least £5.
Whether you’re committed to raising £5, £500 or £5,000 Hospitality Action has come up with a whole host of ideas to inspire you.
Click below for further information and to register for your fundraising pack today.
Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk
HACCP ‘Taking it Further’
(RSPH Level 4 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing)
Suitable for HACCP team leaders or catering managers who need to develop and implement a HACCP food safety management system.
Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk
Details: www.vwa.co.uk
Finished Products Expo 2010
Event for products from the dietary supplements, functional food and drinks industry.
Details: www.finishedproductsexpo.com
Henley Food Festival
Henley Food Festival is a two day event celebrating the best of English food; from supplier, to producer, to chef.
Details: www.henleyfoodfestival.co.uk/
Letchworth Food Festival
The festival promises a fun and active day out for the whole family. Some 50 food traders have been invited to display their produce, along with Celebrity chefs showing off their culinary skills in the demonstration kitchen.
National Vegetarian Week
National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Now in its eighteenth year, National Vegetarian Week is a opportunity to look at food and its impact on the environment, animals and health.
Details: www.vegsoc.org
The Food and Drink Summit
The aim of the event is to open some much needed channels of communication within the food and drink sector, hear about issues from a variety of perspectives from some of the most inspiring people in the industry, allow delegates to question and be questioned, bring a credible industry event to the north and to share insight and knowledge that will have a lasting impact for delegates.
Details: www.thefoodanddrinksummit.com
The Annual Hospitality Action Spring Online Auction
The annual Hospitality Action Spring online auction will round off this year’s Hospitality Action Week when bids open at 10am on Monday 24th May. Now in its seventh year, the auction offers something for everyone – giving you the chance to get your hands on some very special prizes!
The auction will close at 2pm on Friday 28th May. All bidding will be carried out online and taking part couldn’t be easier. There’s no need to register, simply click below to visit the HA website and follow the link to bid.
Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk
Springboard Soccer Safari fundraising ball
Join Springboard at their Soccer Safari fundraiser and Gala dinner, as the industry comes together to help young, unemployed and disadvantaged people kick-off their careers in hospitality.
Chef of the Future competition - Live cook off
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 this live cook off.
The winner of the award will receive a fully funded Cordon Vert Diploma scholarship (worth in excess of £1,500), a personalised chef's jacket, a year's membership to the Vegetarian Society and a hamper of products approved by the Vegetarian Society.
Details: www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
Learning from the success of the Vancouver Winter Olympics
Hosted by go2 and People 1st this workshop will have a particular focus on accessibility and legacies learned from Vancouver relevant to the hospitality and tourism sector.
Details: www.people1st.co.uk
Taste of Edinburgh
The Taste of Edinburgh festival is an upmarket food and drink festival set in the beautiful outdoor surroundings of The Meadows. A celebration of Scottish food and drink, Taste of Edinburgh gives food lovers the chance to enjoy the best that Scottish restaurants, chefs, and food and drink producers have to offer.
Details: www.tastefestivals.com/edinburgh
Seafish Foodservice Forums 2010
This forum is designed to keep you up to date with the latest news and views in the seafood industry. It will cover topics that relate to your sector, eating trends, consumer trends, promoting sustainability, educating the young seafood chefs of tomorrow, healthy eating and much more.
This year the forum will be held at theTaste of Edinburgh Exhibition.
For further information on this event contact Nikki Hawkins on 01889 271604 or email n_hawkins@seafish.co.uk
Welsh Wine Week 2010
The event aims to spark interest in Wales’ wine producers and vineyards will be offering tastings, tours, and special promotions to show the quality of Welsh wine.
English Wine Week 2010
English Wine Week is a countrywide campaign to highlight English wines. During the Week, vineyards across the country, from the Scilly Isles to Yorkshire, will be opening their doors to welcome visitors with tours, tastings and special events or offers.
Details: www.englishwineweek.co.uk
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