Events & Awards

The latest news and results of industry events and awards – from trade shows and conferences to national and international competitions.

Bear with us: Koffmann named ambassador for Bocuse d’Or UK

22-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Celebrated French chef Pierre Koffmann has been named as an ambassador for the Bocuse d’Or UK Academy.

Gold Service Scholarship 2020 sets entry date

19-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

The 2020 Gold Service Scholarship will open for entries on 2 September, it has been confirmed.

New conference Drink Tank is on the search for innovative new products

16-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Prospective drinks suppliers and innovative start-ups are being given the opportunity to pitch their concepts to key trade delegates as part of a new industry conference.

Eat Game Awards 2019 open for nominations

13-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurants and pubs are being encouraged to put game dishes on the menu as nominations open for the Eat Game Awards 2019.

Drink Tank launched to give operators better liquid insight

09-Aug-2019 By BigHospitality

Drink is a vital part of the on-trade market, but is your business making the most of the opportunity this fast changing market offers?

Ruth Hansom and Luke Selby among UK's Bocuse d'Or candidates

08-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

Ruth Hansom and Luke Selby are among the four chefs vying to represent the UK at the next Bocuse d’Or global culinary competition.

S.Pellegrino announces Young Chef 2020 candidates

23-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

S.Pellegrino has announced the full list of candidates who will compete in its international Young Chef 2020 competition, with chefs from The Coach in Marlow and The Ledbury in London’s Notting Hill featured in the line-up.

Hospitality Apprenticeship Week to launch in August

19-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

This August will see the inaugural launch of Hospitality Apprenticeship Week, designed as a means for employers to showcase the variety of career opportunities available within the sector.

World's 50 Best Restaurants heading to Belgium in 2020

18-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is to hold its 2020 awards ceremony in Flanders, northern Belgium.

French chef demands withdrawal from "incompetent" Michelin Guide

12-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Tensions are simmering in the world of French gastronomy with another top chef demanding his restaurant be removed from the Michelin Guide – a request its publishers have refused.

In case you missed it: the 2019 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards

09-Jul-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Last month Restaurant magazine hosted the annual Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards at London's plush private members The Hurlingham Club. And in case you've been living off grid for the past few weeks, here's what happened.

Satan's Whiskers takes number one spot at Top 50 Cocktail Bars

09-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Satan’s Whiskers in East London has taken the number one spot in the Top 50 Cocktail Bars list for the first time.

Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur named World's Best restaurant

26-Jun-2019 By James McAllister

Mirazur, Mauro Colagreco’s three Michelin-starred restaurant in France, has been named the best restaurant in the world at The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019 that took place yesterday (25 June) at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.