Public Sector Catering Expo 2025
The Public Sector Catering Expo is set to take place at Hall1, NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire between 18th and 19th November 2025.
The event will showcase prominent keynote speakers, live cooking demonstrations, insightful industry debates, networking opportunities, and an engaging exhibition.
The Public Sector Catering Expo unites chefs and caterers from every corner of the public sector and features an exhibition with more than 100 suppliers.
All of this will take place alongside the vibrant sights.
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The event will showcase prominent keynote speakers, live cooking demonstrations, insightful industry debates, networking opportunities, and an engaging exhibition.
The Public Sector Catering Expo unites chefs and caterers from every corner of the public sector and features an exhibition with more than 100 suppliers.
All of this will take place alongside the vibrant sights.
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17/Jul/2025 08:41
Rising school meal costs lead to smaller portions and less meat
School children are receiving smaller portions, cheaper ingredients, and less meat in their lunches as caterers struggle with rising food costs, according to the new chair of a school food organisation.
Michael Hales, the incoming chair of LACA, said schools are increasingly being forced to cover the growing gap between government funding for free school meals and the actual cost of providing lunches for all students.
This follows the government's announcement to expand free school meals — a move Mr.
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Michael Hales, the incoming chair of LACA, said schools are increasingly being forced to cover the growing gap between government funding for free school meals and the actual cost of providing lunches for all students.
This follows the government's announcement to expand free school meals — a move Mr.
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14/Jul/2025 13:29
Foodies Festival Bath 2025
The UK’s biggest food festival is set to take place in Royal Victoria Park, in Bath between 29th and 31st August 2025.
Meet top Chef's cooking their signature recipes in The Chefs Theatre, learn to bake in the Baking Theatre, taste wine, champagne and craft beer in the Drinks Theatre, buy from local producers in the Artisan Market and enjoy live music with headliners Scouting for Girls, Symphonic Ibiza and Blue.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.com/events/bath/
Meet top Chef's cooking their signature recipes in The Chefs Theatre, learn to bake in the Baking Theatre, taste wine, champagne and craft beer in the Drinks Theatre, buy from local producers in the Artisan Market and enjoy live music with headliners Scouting for Girls, Symphonic Ibiza and Blue.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.com/events/bath/
03/Jul/2025 08:36
Foodies Festival Oxford 2025
The UK’s biggest food festival returns to Oxford South Parks between 23rd and 25th August 2025.
Meet top Chef's cooking their signature recipes in The Chefs Theatre, learn to bake in the Baking Theatre, taste wine, champagne and craft beer in the Drinks Theatre, buy from local producers in the Artisan Market and enjoy live music with headliners Scouting for Girls, Example and Blue.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.com/events/oxford-2/
Meet top Chef's cooking their signature recipes in The Chefs Theatre, learn to bake in the Baking Theatre, taste wine, champagne and craft beer in the Drinks Theatre, buy from local producers in the Artisan Market and enjoy live music with headliners Scouting for Girls, Example and Blue.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.com/events/oxford-2/
26/Jun/2025 08:25
Female-founded tequila brand raises £1.5m to fuel UK and European expansion
Pimentae, the female-founded tequila cocktail brand on a mission to reimagine ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, today announces the close of its £1.5 million funding round, led by early-stage consumer fund FIGR Ventures. The raise brings total funds secured by the business to date to £2.5 million. In a sector where less than 1% of UK venture capital goes to all-female teams (source: British Business Bank), Pimentae’s success is both notable and necessary.
The new capital will support Pimentae’s ambitious next phase: scaling UK retail partnerships, deepening its presence in travel retail, and accelerating expansion into key European markets.
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The new capital will support Pimentae’s ambitious next phase: scaling UK retail partnerships, deepening its presence in travel retail, and accelerating expansion into key European markets.
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25/Jun/2025 14:23
Freak Scene Partners with The Evolv Collection for Pop-up Activation in 100 Wardour Street
Freak Scene and The Evolv Collection are joining forces to launch an exclusive pop-up residency in 100 Wardour Street, bringing the bold pan-Asian flavours to the Soho location from July to November.
The Evolv x Freak Scene partnership is the first strategic collaboration since CEO Martin Williams took the helm of the company and indicates his desire to modernise the company's portfolio of brands and appeal to a broader demographic. Elsewhere, Williams has created ‘Pont Plage’ a beach on the side of the Thames, opened Bluebird in South Place Hotel, grown the brand to participate at ‘Polo in the Park’ and at the ‘British Grand Prix’ and created the ‘Bluebird Club’ two private members clubs in the City and Chelsea for the top tier of Evolv Collection regulars.
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The Evolv x Freak Scene partnership is the first strategic collaboration since CEO Martin Williams took the helm of the company and indicates his desire to modernise the company's portfolio of brands and appeal to a broader demographic. Elsewhere, Williams has created ‘Pont Plage’ a beach on the side of the Thames, opened Bluebird in South Place Hotel, grown the brand to participate at ‘Polo in the Park’ and at the ‘British Grand Prix’ and created the ‘Bluebird Club’ two private members clubs in the City and Chelsea for the top tier of Evolv Collection regulars.
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25/Jun/2025 14:17
BBC Good Food Show Winter 2025
The BBC Good Food Show Winter is set to return between 27th and 30th November 2025 to the NEC, Birmingham.
The show is the perfect event for food lovers, packed with entertainment and delicious food to taste and buy.
The event will showcase hundreds of artisan producers with many seasonal products, and innovating ideas for Christmas.
The show also includes competitions and masterclasses and live cookery demos from James Martin.
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The show is the perfect event for food lovers, packed with entertainment and delicious food to taste and buy.
The event will showcase hundreds of artisan producers with many seasonal products, and innovating ideas for Christmas.
The show also includes competitions and masterclasses and live cookery demos from James Martin.
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19/Jun/2025 13:14
Foodies Festival Glasgow 2025
The UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink, the Foodies Festival is set to take place for a three day event at Rouken Glen Park in Glasgow between 8th and 10th August 2025.
The event will host a line up of top Chefs and Michelin-starred chefs will also cook live including MasterChef: the Professionals Champion Gary Maclean.
There will be a baking theatre, fire stage, drinks theatre, cook school and live music with headliners Scouting for Girls and The Wanted 2.0.
For further information.
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The event will host a line up of top Chefs and Michelin-starred chefs will also cook live including MasterChef: the Professionals Champion Gary Maclean.
There will be a baking theatre, fire stage, drinks theatre, cook school and live music with headliners Scouting for Girls and The Wanted 2.0.
For further information.
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19/Jun/2025 13:09
Foodies Festival Edinburgh 2025
The UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink, the Foodies Festival returns to Edinburgh Inverleith Park between 1st and 3rd August 2025.
The event will host a line up of top Chefs including Masterchef finalist Sarah Rankin and there will a local Artisan Market and street food stalls.
There will also be a children's cookery theatre and baking theatre and live music including Scouting for Girls and The Wanted 2.0.
For further information.
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The event will host a line up of top Chefs including Masterchef finalist Sarah Rankin and there will a local Artisan Market and street food stalls.
There will also be a children's cookery theatre and baking theatre and live music including Scouting for Girls and The Wanted 2.0.
For further information.
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12/Jun/2025 12:24
Kate Nicholls OBE appointed Chair of UKHospitality as Allen Simpson takes over as CEO
UKHospitality has announced that Kate Nicholls OBE, the current CEO, will be promoted to the new role of Chair. Meanwhile, Deputy CEO Allen Simpson will step up to become the new CEO. Additionally, Steve Cassidy, the current non-executive chairman, will assume the position of President.
This leadership change will empower Nicholls and Simpson to implement a bolder strategy aimed at accelerating growth and enhancing value for both members and the wider hospitality sector.
The new structure comes after a remarkable period of expansion since the organisation’s inception.
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This leadership change will empower Nicholls and Simpson to implement a bolder strategy aimed at accelerating growth and enhancing value for both members and the wider hospitality sector.
The new structure comes after a remarkable period of expansion since the organisation’s inception.
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10/Jun/2025 08:22
Foodies Festival Winchester 2025
The Foodies Festival heads to River Park Recreation Ground in Winchester between 18th and 20th July 2025.
There will be a line up of top Chefs, including Masterchef Champions, cooking live in the chefs theatre, workshops and masterclasses.
The festival also includes a baking theatre, a drinks theatre, cook school and live music on the live music stage with music headliners The Wanted 2.0 and Blue.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.
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There will be a line up of top Chefs, including Masterchef Champions, cooking live in the chefs theatre, workshops and masterclasses.
The festival also includes a baking theatre, a drinks theatre, cook school and live music on the live music stage with music headliners The Wanted 2.0 and Blue.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.
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05/Jun/2025 11:08
Foodies Festival Tatton Park 2025
The Foodies Festival returns to Tatton Park in Cheshire between 11th and 13th July 2025.
There will be a line up of top Chefs, cooking live in The Chefs Theatre, including Masterchef quarter finalist Fateha Khanom and there will be workshops and masterclasses.
The festival also includes The Baking Theatre and a Children's Cookery School, Fire Stage, Street food and live music on the Live Music Stage with Blue and The Wanted 2.0.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.
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There will be a line up of top Chefs, cooking live in The Chefs Theatre, including Masterchef quarter finalist Fateha Khanom and there will be workshops and masterclasses.
The festival also includes The Baking Theatre and a Children's Cookery School, Fire Stage, Street food and live music on the Live Music Stage with Blue and The Wanted 2.0.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.
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22/May/2025 09:40
Austrian hospitality group sets sights on UK market
The Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG), an Austrian hospitality brand with a portfolio of 30 hotels and two campsites across seven European countries, has released its latest financial results and highlighted the UK as a key market for future expansion.
At a recent press conference in Milan, FMTG reported a 2024 turnover of €264 million—an 11.1% increase over 2023—driven by more than two million overnight stays, up 7.8% year-on-year.
FMTG has a €400 million investment pipeline planned over the next five years across four countries.
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At a recent press conference in Milan, FMTG reported a 2024 turnover of €264 million—an 11.1% increase over 2023—driven by more than two million overnight stays, up 7.8% year-on-year.
FMTG has a €400 million investment pipeline planned over the next five years across four countries.
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20/May/2025 08:01
Jimi Famurewa to launch Soho food scene
Shaftesbury Capital has announced a partnership with award-winning food writer and broadcaster, Jimi Famurewa. The former Evening Standard restaurant critic will be stepping into a new role as the official ambassador for Soho’s unmatched collection of dining concepts, under a new initiative launched by the leading landlord to champion world class hospitality entrepreneurs.
The initiative, Soho Food Scene, will be launching later this month, shining a spotlight on the neighbourhood’s rich culinary landscape. With Famurewa at the helm, Soho Food Scene will provide a platform for dozens of restaurants and the people behind the go-to spots throughout Soho.
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The initiative, Soho Food Scene, will be launching later this month, shining a spotlight on the neighbourhood’s rich culinary landscape. With Famurewa at the helm, Soho Food Scene will provide a platform for dozens of restaurants and the people behind the go-to spots throughout Soho.
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14/Apr/2025 17:02
Foodies Festival Cambridge 2025
The Foodies Festival heads to Parkers Piece in Cambridge between 4th and 6th July 2025.
There will be a line up of top Chefs, cooking live in The Chefs Theatre, workshops and masterclasses.
The festival also includes a Baking Theatre featuring expert bakers and Great British Bake Off stars and there will be an opportunity to meet artisan producers, join chilli eating competitions and enjoy live music on the Live Music Stage.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.
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There will be a line up of top Chefs, cooking live in The Chefs Theatre, workshops and masterclasses.
The festival also includes a Baking Theatre featuring expert bakers and Great British Bake Off stars and there will be an opportunity to meet artisan producers, join chilli eating competitions and enjoy live music on the Live Music Stage.
For further information please visit https://foodiesfestival.
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10/Apr/2025 08:29
Multi-billion-pound Universal theme park approved for development
A multi-billion-pound Universal theme park in Bedford has been approved and is set to open its doors to visitors in 2031.
Universal has announced that the theme park will be the UK’s largest attraction, drawing an estimated 8.5 million visitors in its opening year.
The park is projected to contribute around £50 billion to the UK economy by 2055.
The park, set to be the first Universal-branded theme park and resort in Europe.
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Universal has announced that the theme park will be the UK’s largest attraction, drawing an estimated 8.5 million visitors in its opening year.
The park is projected to contribute around £50 billion to the UK economy by 2055.
The park, set to be the first Universal-branded theme park and resort in Europe.
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10/Apr/2025 08:21
The Good Eating Company’s Orangery restaurant includes innovative hydroponic farm
The Good Eating Company has officially opened its new restaurant, The Orangery, on London’s Tottenham Court Road. Boasting the largest on-site hydroponic farm in London, The Orangery is built around hyper-local produce, a modern British menu and farm-to-table practices, offering an innovative dining experience.
Through its partnership with Square Mile Farms and a commitment to hyper-local produce, the Orangery has been designed to bring environmentally conscious practices to the forefront of London’s food scene, delivering a dining journey that champions British heritage, modern flavours, and hydroponic farming technology.
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Through its partnership with Square Mile Farms and a commitment to hyper-local produce, the Orangery has been designed to bring environmentally conscious practices to the forefront of London’s food scene, delivering a dining journey that champions British heritage, modern flavours, and hydroponic farming technology.
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09/Apr/2025 12:43
Company of Cooks extends partnership with Royal College of Physicians
Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and its London event venue, RCP London Events, for a further three years, in a deal worth £10million.
The dedicated Company of Cooks team will continue to exclusively manage and deliver the full suite of catering and hospitality services at RCP’s iconic Grade I listed building in London’s Regent’s Park. This includes the bespoke catering and event solutions, front-of-house management, professional reception services and efficient porterage that ensure an exceptional experience for all RCP members, guests and event attendees.
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The dedicated Company of Cooks team will continue to exclusively manage and deliver the full suite of catering and hospitality services at RCP’s iconic Grade I listed building in London’s Regent’s Park. This includes the bespoke catering and event solutions, front-of-house management, professional reception services and efficient porterage that ensure an exceptional experience for all RCP members, guests and event attendees.
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09/Apr/2025 12:30
squeezeit launches Blue Raspberry flavour in its iconic nostalgic packaging
- squeezeit, one of the UK’s fastest-growing kids’ drinks brands, is launching its newest flavour—Blue Raspberry—this March, to capitalise on the nation’s love for nostalgic, sweet-shop-inspired beverages. This latest addition to the squeezeit range delivers a tangy-sweet punch in a bold, bright blue packaging.
squeezeit has experienced double-digit growth in the market over the past two years, demonstrating the success of its fun-first, playful approach in capturing the attention of Gen Alpha, families and nostalgic adults alike. Building on the success of its Bubblegum flavour, which became one of the brands' bestsellers after first hitting shelves in 2023.
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squeezeit has experienced double-digit growth in the market over the past two years, demonstrating the success of its fun-first, playful approach in capturing the attention of Gen Alpha, families and nostalgic adults alike. Building on the success of its Bubblegum flavour, which became one of the brands' bestsellers after first hitting shelves in 2023.
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09/Apr/2025 12:18
Pimentae partners with pasta evangelists to turn up the heat
Pimentae, the trailblazing, award-winning tequila brand known for its premium, bar-quality cocktails, is bringing the spice to the dining scene with an exciting new partnership. To celebrate the launch of Pasta Evangelists’ bold new Spicy Jalapeño Pesto, customers dining in at select Pasta Evangelists restaurants will receive a complimentary Pimentae Spicy Margarita, the ultimate pairing for this fiery new dish.
With a reputation for innovation, Pimentae has redefined the tequila cocktail experience, making it more accessible to a growing audience of agave lovers. Its award-winning range includes the signature Spicy Margarita.
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With a reputation for innovation, Pimentae has redefined the tequila cocktail experience, making it more accessible to a growing audience of agave lovers. Its award-winning range includes the signature Spicy Margarita.
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09/Apr/2025 12:08