The 22nd University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Annual Skills Competitions returned to the Blackpool Hilton, on 17 March 2015, with hundreds of leading figures from the university catering sector gathering to celebrate the winners of the prestigious competition. Building on the successful awards evening last year, the atmosphere was unmatched as over 200 talented chefs, … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones Events adds six venues to growing portfolio
Harbour & Jones Events has secured six new listings at London event venues for 2015. Joining the venue collection is Building Six at The O2, Merlin Events London, and Trinity House. Merlin Events brings its complete portfolio of venues: Madame Tussauds, SEALIFE London Aquarium, Stardome 4D and The London Dungeon, with the capacity to cater for parties of up to … [Read more...]
Health and Social Care sector launches qualification in catering
Professional training for catering in the health and social care sector has taken a gargantuan step forward with the launch of the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery in Health and Social Care Catering. The very first professional qualification for the sector, the ground-breaking course will pilot in May 2015 at Barnet and Southgate College in North London. Dedicated … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship announces National Finalists
After 2 regional finals, including a tough mystery box dessert challenge, the Roux family has announced the six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2015: Scott Dineen, Goldman Sachs, (BaxterStorey), London Gavin Edney, Cliveden House, Taplow, Berkshire Sabrina Gidda, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, (Restaurant Associates), London Daniel Lee, JP Morgan, … [Read more...]
Medirest secures £35 million contract with the Royal Free and Barnet, Enfield Trusts
Medirest has renewed its contract with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health Trust in a five year deal worth £35 million which will see Medirest continue to deliver a range of catering and support services to the two Trusts, having already worked with these organisations at Chase Farm (above) since 1997. Within the new … [Read more...]