Kingfisher Drinks, the premium world beer and cider company, is delighted to announce the launch of Kingfisher 1857 specifically designed for the 6,000 Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Sri Lankan restaurants that make up the British Curry Channel. This new lower ABV version of Kingfisher Premium will be available from October onwards at an extremely competitive RWP of just £128 per 50 litre keg. The last few years have certainly proved challenging for the British Curry Channel with costs continuing to rise, frequent staff shortages and the fact that many consumers are going out less often and drinking less when they do. As a result, some restaurants are finding it increasingly…
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Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL is to share a new culinary journey to Odisha in eastern India, curated by The Cook’s Adventures, with his travel community. The Cook’s Adventures, specialists in immersive food and culture tours, is the travel arm of Chef Dev Biswal’s The Cook’s Tales restaurant in Canterbury. Biswal has designed a unique itinerary to showcase his native Odisha’s hidden treasures — from vibrant local markets and tribal traditions to coastal eco-living and the region’s deeply rooted culinary heritage. As part of the launch, The Cook’s Adventures will co-present a special six-course tasting menu at Café Spice Namasté in London on Thursday 14th November. Guests…
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Announcing the launch of the eleventh KP of the Year competition It’s once again time to find the country’s best kitchen porter, as Winterhalter launches the eleventh edition of the Kitchen Porter of the Year competition, which aims to honour the amazing work done by these too often unsung heroes of the foodservice and catering industries. Since launching in 2013 the competition has become one of the largest and most prestigious awards in the industry. It has garnered widespread praise for its focus on the essential role KPs play in commercial kitchens. In many businesses, KPs go above and beyond their standard duties every day in order to help their…
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Inspired by the tastes, flavours and textures of Korean food, a trio of student chefs from Loughborough College bagged first place in the 2025 Zest Quest Asia culinary competition and with it, a week-long educational and cultural trip to Hong Kong, compliments of headline sponsors Lee Kum Kee. The team had impressed the judges with their three-course Korean bistro-style menu comprising an amuse bouche of homemade kimchi, sea bream ceviche, oyster aioli and a nori seaweed cracker) followed by Ganjang (Korean BBQ mushrooms glazed in ganjang, Korean wheat noodles, soybean broth, pickled cucumber and tahoon oil), a Gochujang main course (Bibimbap – pork tenderloin, Gochujang fried rice, poached egg and raw…
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A thriving restaurant is a well-oiled machine that produces delicious food while ensuring the safety of staff and customers. However, a kitchen can be a hazardous environment with common risks like fires, slips, and cuts. Proactive safety management is essential to reduce these dangers significantly. In this article, we’ll explore five key elements that contribute to a safer kitchen. Restaurants can maintain a thriving and safe environment by implementing these strategies. A commitment to safety protects employees while enhancing overall efficiency and customer satisfaction. Regular Safety Training and Drills Statista highlights that the number of people working in the restaurant sector in the United States has changed throughout the last…
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Packaging is a big part of how a customer sees the product. With food items, it is more than just protecting the product. As a packaging expert, I will tell you that little design details can make a big difference. In this article, I would like to share some practical advice on how to make your food packaging special and unforgettable. First Impression Is Best Impression You only get one chance at a first impression, and that impression is critical for how you will be viewed throughout the relationship. Visual Appearance is Key Convincing packaging attracts consumers. Bright colours, clear designs and quality graphics always get prominent. Custom boxes with clean designs attract…
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Over 40 VIP guests attended a launch dinner at The Grove Restaurant to hear about exciting plans set to transform Bradford College. Hosted by former MasterChef finalist Exose Grant, the event showcased several of the College’s extensive construction projects, which will soon take shape. Projects include new £3.5m vocational T…
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The Sheffield College has been announced as the worthy winners of Zest Quest Asia 2024 at its celebratory Gala Dinner & Awards Night held at the Hilton London Wembley hotel on Tuesday 27th February 2024. Guests included college, industry and media representatives who gathered to support Zest Quest Asia in…
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The six finalists have just been announced for the 2024 Zest Quest Asia competition! Entries were plentiful and standards were high but after paper entries were scrupulously judged, six student teams have been chosen to compete at this year’s esteemed event. Going through to the final cook-off, to be held…
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Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, chef patron of landmark Indian restaurant, Café Spice Namaste, and co-founder with Pervin Todiwala of Zest Quest Asia, has been busy encouraging friends and associates in industry and education to support the student finalists of Zest Quest Asia at the competition’s eleventh gala dinner and awards…
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Tilda has just been announced as Zest Quest Asia’s headline sponsor for the 2024 competition. As seasoned supporters of Zest Quest Asia, providing gold sponsorship each year since the competition’s inception, Tilda is proud to be taking the headline sponsorship slot for the 2024 competition and in doing so, demonstrates a strong commitment to community and education. Founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, with the Master Chefs of Great Britain, Zest Quest Asia’s mission has always been to inspire ambitious student chefs to embrace the myriad cuisines of Asia. Now in its 11th year, the competition seeks out six finalist teams of UK based student chefs to compete at the…
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The longlist for this year’s Asian Curry Awards has been revealed, along with the announcement of the creation of an inaugural Pat Chapman Memorial Award, to honour its long-time chairman of judges, who died in July. A record number of nominees will now be whittled down by online public vote – before visiting judges determine the eventual winners – who will be honoured at a glitter awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House on 20th November, sponsored by Just Eat. Spice lovers can vote for their favourite Asian restaurants and takeaways via www.asiancurryawards.com. With restaurateurs facing a ‘quadruple whammy’ of rising food prices, increased energy costs, staff shortages and customers experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, Yawar Khan,…
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