HACCP ‘Taking it Further’

4 – 7 October 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

Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment - one-day event

5 October 2010, Wembley Stadium

This event will showcase the latest innovations and technology in catering equipment, with in-depth hands on product demonstrations, new launches and initiatives in product design. Visitors will be able to see exciting new products from market leading manufacturers.

Details: www.lockhartcatering.co.uk/lockhart_webs…

NZ-UK Link Foundation Culinary Challenge 2010 - Entry deadline extended

9th October 2010

Entry deadline extended - 9th October 2010.

The Craft Guild of Chefs and The NZ-UK Link Foundation would like to invite you to support this competition by nominating and entering a candidate(s) for this year’s event; or alternatively you can take part yourself if you comply with the competition criteria.

Competitors should be between 18 and 23 years old as of 1st December 2010, in training or employment and hold a British passport.

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

National Chef of the Year 2010 live final

11th October 2010, The Restaurant Show at Earls Court, London

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…

RSPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

11 – 15 October 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

Advanced food safety course aimed at managers in catering or food manufacturing. An in-depth course for those already qualified to Level 3.

Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

The Restaurant Show

11th - 13th October 2010, Earls Court 2

A great day out and business opportunity for anyone working for a restaurant chain, gastro pub, contract caterer, bar or hotel group.

Details: www.therestaurantshow.co.uk/

Chocolate Week

11th – 17th October 2010

Chocolate Week is a time of pure indulgence involving the country’s chocolatiers and chocolate shops holding events all over the UK.

John Williams - Menu Sonata, a tasting menu from the Ritz

12th October 2010, Cafe Spice Namaste

John Williams demonstration will be packed with refined dishes that feature on the tasting menus of The Ritz Hotel’s world famous award winning restaurant.

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/page8.htm

Education Trade Show

12th October 2010, Barns Function Centre at Berkeley Heath

Philip Dennis Foodservice is providing both suppliers and organisations within the education sector an opportune event, allowing school caterers the opportunity to sample new and innovative products that meet with the current Food Standard Agency Guidelines, whilst forging suitable and sustainable relationships.

For further information contact Rachael at- rwoodage@philipdennis.co.uk or Lindsey at- lwilkes@philipdennis.co.uk

Falmouth Oyster Festival

14th - 17th October 2010, Events Square in the heart of Falmouth

This festival celebrates the start of the oyster season, which runs from October to March with a host of cookery demonstrations by local chefs and stalls brimming with oysters, seafood, wine and local ales. The programme also includes, children’s activities, sea shanties, a town parade, oyster shucking competitions, live music, and a race of the Falmouth Working Boats.

Details: www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk/offers/oyster-…

Hospitality Action Ball

15 October 2010, Lancaster, London

The Ball is Hospitality Action’s fundraising extravaganza of the year. Guests from across the hospitality industry will unite to raise vital funds for the charity. The money raised will go directly towards helping hospitality workers suffering from terminal illness, isolation, poverty and bereavement.

To secure your place contact Eric Williams on 020 8652 8680 or at eric.williams@rbi.co.uk

Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk

SIAL 2010

17th - 21st October 2010, Paris-Nord Villepinte

This event assembles all the food industry’s stakeholders, from manufacturing, mass retail, catering and food service to import-export.

Details: www.sial.fr

Celebrate Apple Day - FREE Apple Preserving Masterclass

21st October 2010, Fortnum & Mason, First Floor Demonstration Kitchen, 2.00pm

To celebrate the British apple harvest, Fortnum & Mason invites the public to a Masterclass with Clippy (aka Michelle McKenna), founder of Clippy’s Apples. In time for Halloween, Clippy will teach the secrets behind making Toffee Apple Jam.

Dartmouth Food Festival

22nd - 24th October 2010, Dartmouth

The festival will have marquees on the Embankment overlooking the River Dart specialising in seafood together with over 100 different food stalls in the Old Market Square.

Details: www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com

BBC Good Food Show Scotland

22nd - 24th October 2010, SECC Glasgow

Celebrate Scotland's rich food heritage at the BBC Good Food Show Scotland. Packed with celebrity chefs, a variety of local produce and plenty of entertainment including the arrival of MasterChef.

Details: glasgow.bbcgoodfoodshow.com/

Gwledd Conwy Feast

23rd - 24th October 2010, North Wales' medieval world town of Conwy

With 150 food stalls, four stages of entertainment, a beer festival, art workshops for children, a grow-your-own veg garden on the quayside, a marquee of farm animals, and a special exhibition of food-related artwork at Conwy's Royal Cambrian gallery, films and poetry readings, there's food for thought and a feast for the eyes too.

Details: gwleddconwyfeast.co.uk

RSPH Diploma in Nutrition & Health

25 – 29 October 2010, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

Advanced nutrition course which provides an in-depth knowledge of nutrition and is ideal for catering managers. Delegates should hold the Certificate in Nutrition & Health, or equivalent.

Contact Helen Moore on 01756 700802 helen.moore@vwa.co.uk

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

Avocado Week 2010

25th - 31st October 2010

Avocado Week promotes Chilean Hass avocados in the UK. Throughout Avocado Week, avocado themed events will be taking place across the country, along with a ‘Tweet-a-long’ cookery demonstration by Thomasina Miers, which can be followed step-by-step on Twitter.

Details: www.deliciousavocados.co.uk

New Allergen Awareness Course

27 October 2.00 - 5.30 pm, Premier Inn, London Kings Cross St Pancras

The course will be conducted by one of The Bureau's fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioners and will be of benefit to Catering Managers, Chefs, Food Handlers and anyone involved with Food Safety.

Details: www.esb.eu.com/allergyawarenesscourse