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Exhibition director Toby Wand commented: "In spite of ongoing economic uncertainty we are expecting a record number of exhibitors at the show this year.

The group collected five gold, four silver and two bronze awards in starter, main course, vegetarian, multi portion and bakery categories as well as achieving the catering product of the year title. H

The Birmingham-based company, which is certified by the Halal Food Authority, has been manufacturing and supplying handmade meat and vegetarian meals and snacks from its existing site in Fulham Road f

The winners of the Fine Food Northwest Awards, which recognise the best fine foods in the region, were selected by a panel of 'foodie' experts at a full day's tasting session held at Ewood Park in Bla

Launched by Raymond Blanc protégés Lloyd and Adwoa Hagan-Mensah, the workshops include a range of different specialities such as African inspired canapé making and full dinner party catering. Class

Phillip Skinazi won the contest with his dessert of coconut cream bomb, rum and raisan parfait, pineapple gel, caramelised pineapple and soy caramel.

It is now one of only 32 sites in the world to hold this standard at Grade A*. Catherine Watkinson, site senior technical manager at Lyons Seafoods, said: "The BRC Grade A* certification recognises ou

The in-depth sessions are open to chefs who want to learn more about preparing and cooking game for their menus.

Food remains at the heart of the show and the Food Hall will contain many of the region's best food and drink producers, selling their produce. Hope said: "It is a great pleasure and honour to be appo

As part of its most recent assessment, 45 members of the Catermasters workforce were privately interviewed by Investors in People assessor Martin Smith to gauge their opinions of the Catermasters busi