National Honey Week

3rd - 9th May 2010

Now entering its twelfth year, National Honey Week is one of the UK’s tastiest celebrations.

Details: www.honeyassociation.com

Auditing Skills

5 – 6 May 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

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

9th – 15th May

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

10th May 2010, Stafford College, Earl Street, Stafford

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

10 – 12 May 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

(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

Stephen Pini - An Italian Master Class

14th May 2010, Cafe Spice Namaste

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

15 - 16 May 2010, Next to Inveraray Castle, Inveraray

A feast of west coast food with a wide range of foods, sold by the producers.

Details: www.lochfyne.com/Events/Loch-Fyne-Food-F…

Hospitality Action Week

17th - 23rd May 2010

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’

17 – 20 May 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

(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

18th - 20th May 2010, Geneva Pelexpo, Switzerland

Event for products from the dietary supplements, functional food and drinks industry.

Details: www.finishedproductsexpo.com

Henley Food Festival

22nd - 23rd May 2010, The Paddock Phyllis Court Club, Henley-on-Thames

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

22nd - 23rd May 2010, Letchworth Garden City,north Hertfordshire

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.

Details: www.letchworthfoodfestival.co.uk/home

National Vegetarian Week

24 - 30 May 2010, National

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

24th May 2010, Ramada Piccadilly, Manchester

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

24th May 2010

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

25th May 2010, The Lancaster London

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.

Details: events.springboarduk.net/soccer-safari-f…

HefmA Conference & Exhibition

26th - 28th May 2010, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate

Taste of Edinburgh

28th – 30th May 2010, Inverleith Park, 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

28th - 30th May 2010, Taste of Edinburgh Exhibition

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