Business & Industry

The competition took place at the Edinburgh School of Food and Wine, Newliston. He commented on scooping the title: "There was very tough competition, so to win was amazing.

The Club has been designed to support chefs by providing inspiration and collaboration along with access to offers, promotions, industry events and master classes. Vadis commented on his achievement:

The old star ratings - Food Scores - operated by Taunton Deane Borough Council have been replaced with the number rating system in use across the country.

Bentley succeeds Jonathan Doughty who has served the membership for the past two years. He commented on his new role: "With the Olympics on the horizon, it's an exciting time to be taking on the role

Elder is now responsible for growing DBC's independent sector, and will also leverage new business opportunities with her 20 years' experience in the catering industry. She will report to Tony Rowland

The awards, organised by the UK's leading hospitality recruitment specialist Caterer.com, seek to recognise the best employers in the industry, as voted by their own employees. Ian Burke of Caterer.co

Professor Andrew Lockwood FIH and Ann Corrigan FIH, managing director of Hospitality Assured (HA) presented the winners with their awards.

The results of the independent poll across 17 countries reveal that although national dishes are still popular - such as paella in Spain, schnitzel in Germany and biryani in India - pizza and pasta ar

The contest, which is open to all Shepherd Neame managed house's, is a chance for chefs to showcase their skills by creating two dishes using British ingredients supplied by Brakes. Three finalists wi

The winner of the 'Independent Retail Butcher or Caterer' category went to Mellors Farm Butchers of Newark, Nottinghamshire, and winner of the 'Manufacturer' category was Dunkleys, based in Wellingbor