Diary July 2010

A Summer Seafood Feast

1st July 2010, Fishmongers’ Hall

The Fishmongers’ Hall will open its doors for one night only to host an exclusive dinner on behalf of Hospitality Action.

To secure your place contact Giuliana Vittiglio on 020 3004 5504 or at gvittiglio@hospitalityaction.org.uk.

Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk

Steve Munkley - Creating an authentic fine dining Chinese Restaurant

2nd July 2010, Cafe Spice Namaste

While demonstrating a number of the authentic Chinese dishes alongside Head Chef Chee Vooi Lan, Steve will discuss how the concept was conceived, the timing issues, the kitchen development, sourcing of equipment, hiring staff, menu writing and product sourcing.

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/page12.htm

Chefs for Heroes

2nd - 3th July 2010, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

This event will see some of the industry’s top chefs helping to raise funds for ‘Help for Heroes’, the charity which supports members of the Armed Forces wounded in the service of their country.

Details: www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk/helpforheroes

Skills for Chefs Conference 2010

5th – 6th July 2010, The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is looking forward to welcoming delegates and exhibitors to this year’s Skills for Chefs Conference. The Exhibition, the focal point of the conference, is an opportunity for suppliers to bring their products and services to the attention of many leading chefs. It is also an opportunity for exhibitors to network with other suppliers.

Details: www.skillsforchefs.co.uk/

Young Chef Young Waiter 2010

5th July 2010 - Entry Deadline

The Young Chef Young Waiter Competition is now in its 26th year and wishes to encourage entries from those who are passionate about food and its service!

Young Chef Young Waiter is a national competition for the hospitality industry's stars of tomorrow. Chefs and Waiters who wish to compete must be aged 25 or under (up until 31 December 2010). All entrants must also be in full time employment within the UK to enter the competition.

Visit the Young Chef Young Waiter website at www.ycyw.org.uk for further information or click below.

Details: www.bha.org.uk/details1.cfm?page=ycyw&se…

Seek the Sensational

7th July 2010, Nursery Pavilion, Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 8QN

Wine buyers and commentators from across the retail, hospitality, leisure and wholesale industries are invited to attend ‘Seek the Sensational’ - an exclusive event showcasing the many undiscovered wines from Spain’s Basque country, as well as some of the more familiar names from the region.

Details: www.basquewines.co.uk

HACCP ‘Making it Work’

12 – 13 July 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

(RSPH Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing)
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

The 2010 Great Yorkshire Show

13th - 15th July 2010, Harrogate

2010 will be the 152nd Great Yorkshire Show and will be a celebration of agriculture and country life.

Details: www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/html/home/

Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards - Regional heats

15th July 2010, Birmingham College of Food Technology and Tourism and Westminster Kingsway College, London

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.

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

National Chef of the Year 2010 - Closing date for entries

16th July 2010

The closing date for entries to National Chef of the Year 2010 is Friday 16th July 2010.

The National Chef of the Year competition,run by the Craft Guild of Chefs, acknowledges and rewards the crème de la crème of today’s chef talent and is one of the UK’s most respected culinary challenges.

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

The Thai Festival

25th July 2010, Brighton, The Hove Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove

The Thai Festival Kent is a outdoor celebration of Thai food, handicrafts, traditions and culture presented in a unique style with Fun Fair for all the family to take part in and enjoy.

Details: www.visitthaifestival.com/Brighton.html

Regional Recipes competition

Entry Deadline: 31st July 2010

Pritchitts has launched a Regional Recipes competition that calls for chefs nationwide to submit their finest regional recipes using any of the company’s products in a bid to win a range of fabulous prizes.

To enter the competition, chefs need simply to submit their best regional recipe online at www.regional-recipes.co.uk no later than July 31 2010.

Details: www.regional-recipes.co.uk/

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