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Eat the Season: Mussels
By George McIvor, chairman of The Master Chefs of Great Britain The Master Chefs of Great Britain was formed in 1980 to provide a forum for the exchange of culinary ideas and to further the profession through training and the guidance of young chefs. In addition, the association seeks to promote all that is best…
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Health & Welfare: Office Canteens need tech injection to drive footfall
Over half (57%) of employees would eat in their workplace canteens more frequently if they were rewarded for doing so by a loyalty scheme offering personalised deals, according to new research. A poll by digital ordering technology provider Preoday also reveals that a quarter of workers would visit their canteen more if they could pre-order…
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Health & Welfare: Nutrition and hydration
Nutrition and Hydration Week takes place later this month (March 11-17), shining a spotlight on the importance of nutrition and hydration in health and social care. Care caterers are encouraged to get involved in the week’s events and there are lots of resources available. For practical tips and advice on how to make your week…
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Eight College Teams Reach the Country Range Student Chef Final at ScotHot
After three tense and highly competitive semi-final heats, eight college teams have moved a step closer to being crowned the Country Range Student Chef 2018/19 winners after being announced as finalists for the Grand Final at ScotHot. The colleges to make the final are: The eight successful teams will now face off at Scotland’s biggest…
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Craft Guild of Chefs reveal brief for The National Chef of the Year online entry
The annual search for the UK’s most up and coming chef is under way as the Craft Guild of Chefs opens its entries for The National Chef of the Year (NCOTY). Despite the cold British weather, the organisers are focusing on warmer times as competitors are required to produce a creative summer lunch menu for…
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Top tips on the best Valentine’s Day desserts
Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and for those couples choosing to opt for an intimate home cooked meal, a heavenly dessert is sure to set hearts fluttering at the end of the evening. Bohemia Restaurant has some top tips on creating an indulgent and luxurious dessert to help you impress your loved one.…
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LACA reveals School Chef of the Year 2019 finalists
With all 10 of the regional finals now completed, the line up of school chefs who will compete for the much coveted national title of the LACA School Chef of the Year 2019, is now revealed. The 2019 national final which takes place on Thursday March 7 at Stratford upon Avon College in Warwickshire, is…
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McDougalls Young Baking Team of the Year competition returns with new focus
Premier Foods is bringing back its McDougalls Young Baking Team of the Year competition for the fifth year running, and will focus on how cookery skills can help build children’s overall confidence. Judges returning include – Carol Harwood, representing LACA; Andrew Green, representing the Craft Guild of Chefs; and Mark Rigby, Executive Chef at Premier…
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Entries open Royal Academy of Culinary Arts awards
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts is now accepting entries for the Annual Awards of Excellence 2019. Applicants must currently be working full-time in the UK as a chef,pastry chef or waiter and should be aged between 20 and 26 at the close of entries on 4th February 2019. The AAE is an examination rather…
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The Marketplace : Jan / Feb
Brilliant Bakes Speciality Breads is launching five new products this month: Red letter day Delight your customers with a unique chocolate experience from Kitkat Ruby. Made from the all-natural Ruby cocoa bean, Ruby chocolate offers an intense berry taste and a characteristic pink hue. This breakthrough innovation was achieved through a unique natural process without the…