Food NI Chief Executive Michele Shirlow has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, receiving the award in recognition for her services to the food and drink sector in Northern Ireland. Michele is the driver behind Food NI, the membership organisation designed to connect the supply chain through a positive … [Read more...]
Central hall Westminster recieves Soil Association certification
Iconic London conference venue, Central Hall Westminster has recently been awarded the Soil Association’s bronze certification by meeting the ‘Food for Life Served Here’ standards. The conference and events venue, which houses Wesley’s Café, was given the award for its in-house hospitality and retail which met a strict set of criteria, to ensure the venue maintains a strong … [Read more...]
Fine Food from TV and Top Chefs serves up £60K at DEBRA’s Butterfly Ball
The charity DEBRA’s Butterfly Ball, held in London on 16 June, was a huge success raising over £60,000. The main draw was the menu, specially created by a trio of Top Chefs: Simon Young, Ashely Palmer-Watts and Tom Kerridge. DEBRA supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)-a painful genetic skin blistering condition. Highlights of the event … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White’s support for IncuBabies raises £9,400
Marco Pierre White made a very welcome return to his beloved Liverpool Steakhouse Bar and Grill restaurant last week to host an exclusive charity dinner event. One of the most influential and creative chefs of our generation managed to help raise a total of £9,400 for the IncuBabies campaign - a new charity, which has been set up to help form a new extension on the intensive … [Read more...]
Ian’s Friday Tipple
Co-incidentally, my first wine article for H&C News finds me spending time at my small village house amongst miles and miles of Languedoc Roussillon vineyards, and some wonderful wines produced from this region. My wife and I have just returned from a magical lunch at Le Chateau de Flaugergues, a stunning winery which also boasts beautiful gardens, the Chateau and … [Read more...]