Events & Awards

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

Could you be the next Bocuse d'Or UK candidate?

13-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

The search for the next chef to represent the UK in the Bocuse d’Or global culinary competition has begun.

The Sustainability Award: call for entries

10-May-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Have you turned your kitchen into a plastic-free zone, overhauled your menu to put plant-based dishes centre stage, introduced a successful socially inclusive recruitment policy, collaborated with a local producer for an ingredient normally sourced from...

Andrew Wong and Nuno Mendes among winners at GQ Food and Drink awards

01-May-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Chefs Nuno Mendes, Andrew Wong and Jamie Oliver and restaurants Sabor and The Fordwich Arms were among the winners at the annual GQ Food and Drink awards, held in London last night (31 April).

Daniela Soto-Innes named World’s Best Female Chef

26-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Daniela Soto-Innes, the chef-partner at New York’s Cosme restaurant, has been named Elit Vodka World’s Best Female Chef 2019 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in Singapore on 25 June.

S.Pellegrino launches fourth Young Chef competition

16-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

S.Pellegrino has started its search for the next generation of chefs to compete in its Young Chef competition.

Shortlist revealed for 2019 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards

12-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant magazine has announced the shortlist for the 2019 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, which are being held at London’s The Hurlingham Club on Monday 10 June.

Cracking victory for Smoking Goat as it retains Scotch Egg Challenge to spot

11-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Smoking Goat has taken the top spot at the annual Scotch Egg Challenge for the second year running.

Craft Guild launches Young National Chef of the Year 2020

08-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Craft Guild of Chefs has launched its search for the next Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY).

Spencer Metzger of The Ritz wins the 2019 Roux Scholarship

02-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

Spencer Metzger of The Ritz London has won the 2019 Roux Scholarship.

Entry deadline extended for National Chef of the Year 2020

29-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Craft Guild of Chefs has extended the deadline for entries for National Chef of the Year 2020 until midnight on 12 April.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants: Odette knocks Gaggan off the top spot

27-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

Singapore’s French fine dining restaurant Odette has taken the number one spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the first time.

NRB Top 50 power list 2019 revealed

19-Mar-2019 By James McAllister

Nisha Katona, Gary Usher, Simon Rogan and Carlo Distefano have all been recognised on this year’s NRB Top 50 power list.

Nestlé Professional announces Toque d’Or 2019 finalists

18-Mar-2019 By James McAllister

Nestlé Professional has announced the finalists who will be competing in this year’s Toque d’Or Grand Finals, which take place between April 30 and May 4.

Roux Scholarship 2019 names six national finalists

15-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Roux family has announced the six national finalists for the 2019 Roux Scholarship.

What's on at The International Food & Drink Event 2019

14-Mar-2019 By BigHospitality

The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) is returning to London’s ExCel from 17-20 March.