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The World Chocolate Masters is, by a considerable margin, the world’s most important competition for chocolatiers and pastry chefs. Organised for the fourth time by Cacao Barry, Callebaut and Carma, the competition sees 20 or so contestants work unaided...
Catering equipment manufacturer Sammic has launched a new three-model range of highly durable, heavy-duty vegetable preparation machines available to hotels, restaurants, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs.
New York pizza concept and cocktail lounge Brooklyn Bite is set to hit the UK having secured its first site in London’s Chelsea, with plans to open several more London sites.
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The UK’s contestant talks technique, authentic flavours and offers advice on how others can get into advanced chocolate work.
Restaurants offering discounts to diners are set to remain popular this Christmas with 71 per cent of diners saying they intend to use them to get money off meals out during the festive season.
Oyster supplier and restaurateur Robin Hancock has criticised the wider-press for taking the risks associated with eating raw or lightly cooked oysters 'out of proportion'.
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James Petrie, UK judge and head of creative development at The Fat Duck Group, shares his thoughts on the competition.
Harbour Hotels, operator of five hotels along the South Coast, is set to build a brand new, £25m hotel and spa in Southampton’s Ocean Village.