26th November 2023

Disciple Jennifer Williams

Join Jennifer Williams and her good friend Fiona Hill, founder and Chef of the Real Food company at Jen’s country kitchen in the heart of the New Forest and enjoy Stir Up Sunday with the experts. You will make your best-ever Christmas Pudding, and Mincemeat to use in mince pies and other Christmas treats.

21 November 2023

Disciple Daniel Ayton

This event offers an excellent opportunity to network with industry colleagues from across the frozen food industry and this year will be no different as we celebrate 75 years of the BFFF and our famous lunch. 

Tickets are now available for BFFF full members only.

17th - 18th November 2023

Disciple Gary Hunter 

Master professional chocolatier skills at Hunters Academy of Food. Designed by Gary, this two-day practical chocolate course builds upon the skills taught in the Introduction to Chocolate Seminars 1.0 and 1.1. Throughout this creative chocolate skills course, you will work under close guidance from Gary. You will acquire an extensive knowledge of chocolate theory and practical techniques in artisan chocolate making.

13th November 2023

Disciple Daniel Ayton

Since their launch in 2007, the Hotel Cateys have celebrated the most successful hotels, hoteliers and hotel employees across the UK. It falls to hotel professionals to meet customers' needs and keep them coming back time after time.

at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel

11th Novenber 2023

Disciple Gary Hunter 

Learn how to prepare moulded and filled chocolate bars and snacking bars, this Introduction recaps on tempering chocolate, preparing elegant moulded and hand dipped chocolate bars, adding flavours and textures, and hand dipping techniques. On this next progression class, you will continue to establish the techniques that will provide you with the knowledge to create your own personalised range of chocolate products.

8th November 2023

17th January 2024

Disciple Jose Souto

This specialist seminar covers all aspects of small and large 

game, including background, history, identification, preparation and cooking tips. 

Sponsored by Lincolnshire Game, the country’s premier game dealers, 

The day will comprise:

Feathered and small furred game: This lecture will look individually at each species of bird and small furred game found in UK, covering classification, recognition, quality points, hanging and butchery. 

Venison: This lecture will cover all species of deer found in the UK and 

will include a field to table explanation about deer selection and 

management as well as demonstration on skinning a whole carcass, its 

butchery into joints and preparing larder trimmed cuts.  You will receive a booklet on game preparation and identification.

6th November – Murrayfield

Disciple Murray Chapman

A very special day planned to Inspire Students – Pupils, Lectures and Chefs – and a fantastic Culinary Journey ahead Putting the day together – is  – Culinary Legend Willie Pike – Pastry Superstar Ross Sneddon and Michelin Star Chefs – Adam Smith – Dan Ashmore, Dean Banks and Kieran Wight – with special tastings and Wine Matches from Hallgarten Wines and Bradley Dorrington

31 October - 1 November

Disciple Harry Lomas

Exercise Joint Caterer is a military competition demonstrating the role military caterers play in the delivery of an effective armed force.

The competition attracts hundreds of chefs from across the forces, many of whom will be competing and supporting their colleagues.

31 October - 1 November 2023

Disciple Daniel Ayton

The Public Sector Catering Expo brings together chefs and caterers from across all areas of the public sector. 

It includes an exhibition of over 100 suppliers with a lively seminar programme and interactive demonstrations.

21st October 2023

Disciple Gary Hunter 

This is an informative, practical and hands on course for beginners incorporating a range of products and techniques.

Moulded chocolates with different ganache and praline fillings

Decoration with coloured cocoa butters and creative powders

Fun chocolate bars

Seasonal novelty chocolate figure

21st October 2023

Disciple Jennifer Williams

Come to Jennifer's country kitchen classroom in the heart of the beautiful New Forest. It's a small, intimate class with an accent on fun as well as education and learn how to make the best preserves you have ever tasted. Preserves may include Strawberry, Blackcurrant and Goosberry.

20th October 2023

Disciple Gary Hunter 

Have you ever dreamed about making chocolates? Come and join us on this full day course where we will cover the basic techniques that will provide you with the confidence to create your own personalised range of chocolate products. You will learn to use couverture chocolate to make the ultimate chocolate truffle selection.

20th October each year

Disciple Daniel Ayton

International Chefs Day is observed all over the world on October 20 of every year. The day celebrates chefs and spreads awareness about eating healthy. Every year, a theme is decided for International Chefs Day. Dr. Bill Gallagher, established International Chefs Day in 2004.

19th October 2023

Disciple Daniel Ayton

Upon arrival, you will get the rare chance to see the Light Cavalry performing a carpet guard. The evening will then commence with a drinks and Canapés reception, at which you will have the opportunity to mingle with other Fellows and their guests before dining in the historical Long Room by candlelight.

October 19 to 22 - 2023

Disciple Daniel Ayton

Do not miss the opportunity to live alongside us unforgettable International Meetings around Friendship, Sharing, Conviviality and Transmission. Anyone arriving in Sicily is overwhelmed by an aura of mystery and by scenarios of millenary value that leave the visitor breathless. We are waiting for you in Sicily!

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Disciple Shona Sutherland

Join Pastry and Chocolate professional Disciple Escoffier Shona Sutherland of Taystful for an inspiring chocolate masterclass, Chef Graeme Watson for a motivating industry presentation, and Andrea Dodds talking about the Burnt Chef Project.

17th October 2023

Disciple Marc Whitley

Maximum Covers is 30

5 tables of 6

Menu is modern classic, reflecting Escoffier's belief of the 'Evolution of food'.

17:30 Canape Reception

18:15 welcome speech.

three course menu with wine

Sante du Chef et Service

coffee & mignardise

13 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023

Disciple Escoffier Daniel Ayton

Now in their tenth year, The Foodservice Cateys will be celebrating the individuals, teams and businesses shaping the foodservice industry at the Royal Lancaster London hotel.

7th September 2023

Disciple Jennifer Williams

This hands-on training course, she will share some of her much-coveted, jam-making secrets with you so that you can surprise your friends and family with joyful jams on your return. Come to Jennifer's country kitchen classroom in the heart of the beautiful New Forest. It's a small, intimate class with an accent on fun as well as education and learn how to make the best savoury preserves you have ever tasted. Preserves may include New Forest apple chutney, red onion marmalade and chilli jam. 

7th-10th September 2023

Disciple Lionel Strubb

the Village International de la Gastronomie, and the Disciples d'Escoffier have joined forces and networks to design a program of 25 round tables bringing together 150 speakers, the participation of diplomacy, hotels and restaurants, scientific research, food and sustainable development, French and international associations of cooks, climate initiatives, children, learners, restaurant trades, artisans, producers.

8th September 2023

Disciple Jennifer Williams

Join former world-champion jam maker Jennifer Williams for a morning making her luscious lemon curd. She will share her much-coveted secrets with you so that you can surprise your friends and family with this delicious treat on your return. 

11 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2023

Disciple Daniel Ayton

Speciality & Fine Food Fair is the home of fine food & drink discovery for buyers from across the retail, hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, import & export, and wholesale sectors.

16th & 17th September

Disciple Cherish Finden

Thoresby Park Nottinghamshire. 

The festival will offer a range of fabulous traders and things to do.

The traders will have a delicious range of food, drink, gift, crafts, and homewares. with cocktails, hot drinks, bars and sweet treats too.

Our Cookery Theatre will offer a selection of TV Chefs of the weekend, Appearing Saturday 16th Cherish Finden Bake Off The Professional Judge

27th & 28th September 2023

Disciple Mark Kendall 

Gratte Brothers

Commercial Kitchen is the essential industry event for buyers involved in equipping and running innovative and efficient commercial kitchens.

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15th September 2023

Disciple Jennifer Williams

The Tipsy Trail will take place in the heart of the beautiful New Forest and afterwards at Jennifer's country kitchen classroom. It's a small, intimate class with an accent on fun as well as education and you will learn how to turn your hedgerow ingredients into delicious, cocktail syrups. Naturally, you'll be making and tasting cocktails which is why we insist nobody drives home.

16th September - 1st October

Disciple Daniel Ayton 

This is the 22nd year of the national celebration of the diverse and delicious food that Britain produces. British Food Fortnight 2023 is set to be the biggest and most popular yet with communities and organisations across the country making plans to take part.

19th September

Disciple Vic Laws

Skylight Peckham

The style of cooking this year has taken a completely new angle to bring the style of the competition up to date with the current food scene in the UK. We are also mindful of reducing food waste as much as we can.

The teams will need to cook 2 main course dishes (2 portions of each) one for tasting and one for presenting.

#ACEReadysteadycook23 #ACERSC23 #hospitalitynetworking

Free Webinair

21st September 2023

From greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and deforestation, to food waste, irresponsible water extraction, transportation and fair labour – there is a lot to consider when analysing your suppliers’ working practices.

Topics covered include:

Understand what a sustainable supply chain looks like

Take the first steps in ensuring your supply chain is more eco-friendly

Plan your sustainable sourcing strategies

22nd-24th September

Disciple James Golding

The gastronomic festival celebrates the best food and drink in the South West, as well as taste-sensations from further afield, appealing to culinary connoisseurs everywhere.

Our 2023 Chef’s Theatre line-up features a host of Bath’s renowned and much-loved food personalities stars from Richard Bertinet, James Golding, and Michelin starred Chris Cleghorn and Garry and Dan Rosser. also  from further afield the legendary Mark Hix 

Free to attend

2nd-4th october

disciple daniel ayton

the flagship trade show for restaurateurs, chefs, casual dining operators as well as many others in the catering and hospitality industry. We are part of the William Reed portfolio that includes leading publications such as Restaurant, The Morning Advertiser and insights from Lumina Intelligence and MCA. This means there is no one better equipped to bring the industry together for the hospitality event of the year.

⁦9th October 2023

Disciple Paul Askew

@HospAction

@ArtSchoolLpool

What a great night this will be come and join us for Great fun food and fundraising for an incredible charity !!