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North Tees hospital chefs scoop gold at La Salon Culinaire

The gold-winning team from North TeesTwo chefs from the north-east have taken gold in the Hospital Chefs Team Class at the 2010 Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres, which took place at Hotelympia last week. Organised by the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), the awards aim to give hospital chefs...
Posted: 09 March 2010 | 10:45

Salon Culinaire announces Best in Class winners and awards

The winning decorative exhibit from Pennyhill Park's Glen ShermanThe organisers of Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres have announced the special awards and winners of best in class. Kitchen/larder – House of Commons Culinary Team for Class K9 Open Team Grand Prix (buffet); Open Team Grand Prix - House of Commons Culinary Team for La Parade des Chefs...
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 17:46

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Rose Gray with partner Ruth RogersStory of the week: Industry figures have paid tribute to Rose Gray, the co-founder of the acclaimed River Café in London, who has died aged 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. It was Hotelympia 2010 this week, and to round off the five-day event, the godfathers of the British culinary scene...
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 16:10

Tourism sector must provide right welcome for London Olympics, says minister

Margaret HodgeThe tourism industry needs to provide the right welcome and service if it is to make the most of the massive opportunities provided by the 2012 Olympics, Margaret Hodge, minister of state for culture and tourism, told an audience at Hotelympia, at London's ExCel.
Posted: 04 March 2010 | 14:44

Roux brothers pick up Hall of Fame award at Hotelympia 2010

Roux brothers pick up Hall of Fame award at Hotelympia 2010The godfathers of the British culinary scene, Albert and Michel Roux, have been presented with an award to mark their contribution to the industry by the organisers of Hotelympia 2010. To mark the event’s 75th anniversary year, Fresh RM...
Posted: 04 March 2010 | 10:16

Food and service management sector raises turnover to £4.2b in 2009

Healthcare catering did well in 2009The food and service management sector saw turnover increase in 2009 to £4.2b, according to the annual survey of the British Hospitality Association’s Food and Service Management Forum. The forum chair Phil Hooper, who announced the results of the BHA’s 21st survey at Hotelympia yesterday...
Posted: 03 March 2010 | 11:21

Two more gold medals won in La Parade des Chefs

Michael Godfrey, part of the gold-medal-winning Sodexo teamThree gold medals have been awarded in La Parade des Chefs, the working competition restaurant at Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres at Hotelympia 2010. Working in glass-enclosed kitchens, two teams have been battling it out on each day of the show, preparing and cooking a meal...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 14:41

Matthew Cheal is named the British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year 2010

Matthew Cheal at Le Salon CulinaireMatthew Cheal, a chef at the one-Michelin-starred Simpsons restaurant in Edgbaston, won the British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year 2010 competition at Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres at Hotelympia earlier this week. Beating off stiff competition from chefs including runner-up...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 14:21

Four category finalists unveiled in Hotelympia 2010 Innovation Award

GO IN Resysta outdoor furnitureThe organisers of Hotelympia’s Innovation Awards have announced the category winners. Leading the foodservice industry in design, equipment, food and drink and technology, the four winners were described by the Inspiration team judges “as the answers to some of the greatest challenges we face”.
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 11:49

La Parade des Chefs medal winners 2010

Simon Hulstone heads up the British Culinary Federation teamThe full list of winners from this year's La Parade des Chefs at Hotelympia 2010. - MONDAY: House of Commons Culinary Team (gold) - Nick Wort, Luke Fouracre, Daniel Terry, David Bush, Nick Chapman, Andy Ditchfield, Keith Winspur...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 11:02

Sustainable Restaurant Association launches at Hotelympia

Sustainable Restaurant Association logoA number of leading restaurants including Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Petersham Nurseries and Carluccio's have signed up to the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) which launched at Hotelympia this week. The SRA is a not-for-profit, nationwide, membership-based organisation...
Posted: 01 March 2010 | 15:46

Salon Culinaire medal winners 2010

The novelty cake gold award winnerLIVE THEATRE - MEDALLISTS Senior classes Alaska Seafood Challenge: Simon Webb (silver and first in class), Compass Group Culinary Team; Daniel Capp (bronze), Royal Garden Hotel, London. Essential Cuisine Chefs Team: James Hart ...
Posted: 01 March 2010 | 15:28

House of Commons chefs win gold medal at Hotelympia

Simon Hulstone is heading up the British Culinary Federation Team todayA team of chefs from the House of Commons took gold medal in La Parade des Chefs on the first day of Hotelympia 2010. Working in the glass-enclosed kitchens of La Parade and preparing a meal for 100 paid-for covers, the team, which consisted of Nick Wort, Luke Fouracre, Daniel Terry, David Bush,...
Posted: 01 March 2010 | 14:17

Three semi-finalists chosen for Hotelympia barista championship

Neil Le BihanThe UK's top 20 baristas are heading for a semi-final showdown at Hotelympia, after the final heat of the championships saw three finalists go through from London and the South East. The top positions in the heat went to: 1st) Neil Le Bihan, Exchange Coffee, Lewisham Market; 2nd) James Phillips...
Posted: 22 February 2010 | 12:35

British Culinary Federation names the 10 chef of the year finalists

British Culinary Federation logoThe semi-final of the British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year, sponsored by Aubrey Allen in conjunction with EBLEX and Moët & Chandon, was held at University College Birmingham last week. Sixteen competitors battled it out for a place in the final,, which will be held at Hotelympia at London’s ExCel...
Posted: 26 January 2010 | 13:00

Vincent McKevitt shares his thoughts on building a successful business

Vincent McKevitt shares his thoughts on building a successful businessVincent McKevitt, founder of Tossed salad bar chain and Inspiration Team member, shares his thoughts on building a successful business.
Posted: 26 January 2010 | 12:55

Coffee suppliers and contract caterers field baristas for uk championships

BaxterStorey: one of two contract caterers targeting the UK barista championshipsThis year will certainly turn out to be the best opportunity the hospitality trade has ever had to capitalise on espresso-based coffee. The latest news from the barista championships, potentially the biggest promotional event in speciality coffee, is all good...
Posted: 26 January 2010 | 12:54

Hotelympia 2010 - Dates for the diary

Hotelympia 2010 - Dates for the diaryNew-look Hotelympia will soon be opening its doors to an audience of over 40,000 – running from 28th February – 4th March. Boasting an impressive exhibitor list of 600+ and covering ...
Posted: 26 January 2010 | 12:50

How to Achieve Perfect Coffee – by Gwilym Davies, World Barista Champion

How to Achieve Perfect Coffee – by Gwilym Davies, World Barista ChampionKnowledge – make sure you know where your coffee beans come from – at the moment Gwilym is using a blend of two – 50% Yellow Bourbon, pulped natural from the Fazenda Passeio ...
Posted: 25 January 2010 | 23:55

BCF seeks entries for 2010 Chef of the Year competition

BCF logoThe British Culinary Federation (BCF) has called for applications for its 2010 Chef of the Year competition as it revealed the finalists competing for this year’s Young Chef prize. Sponsored by catering butcher Aubrey Allen, the BCF Chef of the Year competition counts the likes of Simon Hulstone...
Posted: 28 October 2009 | 11:08

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