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Dundee Flower & Food Festival 2010
This packed weekend programme includes free cookery and gardening demonstrations, children's activities, a craft fair, the chance to buy an amazing range of plants and quality food products and much more.
Details: www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com
Scottish Food Fortnight
Scottish Food Fortnight takes place across Scotland, from the Outer Hebrides to the Borders. The programme of events will include farmers’ markets, exhibitions, samplings, and debates on attracting the best talent into the food and drink industry.
Details: www.scottishfoodfortnight.co.uk
Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2010
A trade event for local, regional and artisan food and drink, incorporating the Speciality Chocolate Fair.
Details: www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
Speciality Chocolate Fair
Dedicated trade event for fine & artisan chocolate.
Fresh produce masterclasses
Specialist retailers and chefs are invited to visit New Covent Garden Market ahead of Speciality and Fine Food Fair 2010 on Monday 6th September for a market tour and inspirational masterclasses from retail experts.
Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum and Westminster Education Forum Keynote Seminar
The future of school food - finance, fairness and procurement
This seminar will bring out the latest thinking on the future of school dinners in a challenging economic climate.
HACCP ‘Making it Work’
(RSPH Intermediate HACCP)
Suitable for all members of a HACCP team or for caterers who need to work with a HACCP food safety management system.
Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk
Details: www.vwa.co.uk
Hospitality Action - Charity Cook-off
Be entertained at this charity cook-off in aid of Hospitality Action.
The event will be hosted by Elior, at its new demonstration kitchen at Waterstone’s, Piccadilly with guests invited to round off the afternoon’s entertainment by mingling over a glass of bubbly at an exclusive reception in the impressive 5th View Bar and Restaurant.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting the website below. Simply click on the ‘donate now’ button on the right and select general donation. Make a donation of £25 and enter the code WMCOOK in the message box. Please note: It is crucial that you enter the code to register for the event and gain entry.
Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk
Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards - Final exam
A Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Award is a formal recognition of a young working chef’s excellence. Prestigious for the chef, the award is also a credit to their mentor and employer. All working chefs aged 23 years or under on September 9th 2010 can enter this free nationwide challenge.
Paul Gayler - A Master Class with Cheese
Paul will be accompanied by his specialist cheese supplier Simon, who will give a short thought provoking and insightful look into cheese courses and boards. Attendees will taste and comment on styles and combinations. Paul will demonstrate a number of dishes and cook with this ingredient that is so versatile and has so many varieties and flavours.
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/page14.htm
Hospitality Action - Charity Polo Day
Beaufort Polo Club will host Hospitality Action’s first ever polo day. The money raised will go directly to those in the hospitality industry who have fallen upon hard times.
The day will begin with a Champagne reception on the lawns of the club before a three course lunch including half a bottle of wine per person. Grandstand seats will be reserved for guests to watch The Sidebottom Cup before ending the day with a traditional afternoon tea.
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
Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards
A Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Award is a formal recognition of a young working chef’s excellence. Prestigious for the chef, the award is also a credit to their mentor and employer. All working chefs aged 23 years or under on September 9th 2010 can enter this free nationwide challenge.
The Belgrave Hall Good Food Fair
Discover locally grown produce and organic foods in the beautiful gardens of Belgrave Hall Museum.
Details: www.leicester.gov.uk/foodfair
PJ search Hotel & Catering Challenge Cup
PJ Search is hosting the ‘Hotel and Catering’ 7 a side football one day tournament for the second year running in support of Peace One Day.
Details: springboarduk.net/
RSPH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
Intermediate level course recommended for anyone responsible for supervising food safety in a catering environment.
Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk
Details: www.vwa.co.uk
British Turkey Awards 2010
The best British Turkey products on the market – retail and catering, will be sought throughout the UK.
Awards will be given to products which the independent panel of five judges feel demonstrate the best in taste, quality and innovation in each category.
"More Spice, Less Salt" Masterclass
In response to a recent survey carried out by Springboard, one of the ‘hot topics’ that chefs want to learn about is how to reduce the amount of salt they use, without compromising taste. McCormick and Springboard team up to address the topic.
Arena September lunch - ‘Food on the Move’
Andrew Lynch, Chief Executive Officer, SSP – The Food Travel Experts, is confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Arena September lunch - ‘Food on the Move’.
Details: www.arena.org.uk
Living Food at Cawdor Castle
The Living Food event was first launched in 2006 and is a celebration of organic and sustainable food.
Details: www.cawdorcastle.com
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
Combined Services Culinary Challenge & Exhibition 2010
The only UK event dedicated to catering within the Armed Forces, if you want to be face to face with key decision makers within the MoD, then the 2010 Combined Services Culinary Challenge is where you need to be.
Lunch Show
The UK's only trade show for the food-to-go market.
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August 2010
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