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UCB awards Simpsons chef-patron Andreas Antona honorary doctorate

UCB awards Simpsons chef-patron Andreas Antona honorary doctorate

By Emma Eversham

Andreas Antona, chef-patron of Simpsons in Edgbaston, Birmingham has been awarded an honorary doctorate by University College Birmingham (UCB) in recognition of his dedication and contribution to education within the hospitality industry.

Nestle Toque d’Or 2011 winners announced

Nestle Toque d’Or 2011 winners announced

By Lorraine Heller

The College of Food, University College Birmingham, has won the Nestle Toque d’Or competition, which recognises culinary talent and business acumen in the next generation of chefs.

Salon Culinaire 2011 Results: Salon Display

Salon Culinaire 2011 Results: Salon Display

By Becky Paskin

The results of the Salon Culinaire Salon Display competitions, in which hoards of chefs and patissiers strived to create platters, sculptures and decorative foods, have been announced.

Train staff and survive the recession

Train staff and survive the recession

By Becky Paskin

Businesses are warned if they don’t invest in training instead of making redundancies, they are more likely to fall victim to the recession