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Competitors must be aged 21 or under and need to submit on paper an innovative two course menu by June 9 2011 to be in with a chance to compete in the final in the new state of the art kitchens at She

Findings from the first Hospitality Employment Index revealed that 900,000 applications for 40,000 posts were made in the first quarter (January-March 2011), accounting for 21 applicants on average fo

The final was held last week (17 May) at Stratford-upon-Avon College.

Blumenthal has been a supporter of the charity since becoming a patron in 2004. He says: "I'm honoured to be representing Hospitality Action.

Pindolia was one of five finalists who battled it out in a Masterchef style cook off.

The range includes favourites such as bite-sized mini choc topped through to large cinnamon doughnuts. National Doughnut Week is in association with The Children's Trust, a leading centre for children

The Club has been designed to support young chefs by providing inspiration and collaboration along with access to offers, promotions, industry events and masterclasses. Emma Walker, Chef brand manager

The first round of judging took place last week.

The cooks are Cheshire's Andrew Sheridan, Cumbria's Andrew Postlethwaite, Lancashire's Lewis Gallagher, Merseyside's Rikki Vidamour and Greater Manchester's Danielle Heron.

Over 3,500 buyers and senior decision-makers from the out of home food and drink industry are expected to attend the event when it returns to London's Old Billingsgate on 29-30 September. The event wi