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We aim to promote culinary skills throughout the industry and protect the interests of our membership.

11/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the finalists of the BCF Student Chef of the Year 2026 🎉

Grace Whittle, Newcastle & Stafford College

Joshua Zith, Banbury and Bicester College

Alex Worsley, Tameside College Wellington

Ben Eather, North Hertfordshire College

Louis Chapman, Cheshire College

Lewis Phillips, College of Food, University College Birmingham

Jack Johnson, North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College

Viacheslav Marynychenko, Newcastle and Stafford College

The competition will take place on 27 May 2026 at the University College Birmingham.

10/05/2026

Huge thank you and the team at for hosting our most recent BCF Chefs’ Club Lunch.

The food and service was outstanding 👏🏼

16/04/2026

🚨 Don't forget there's still time to book your tickets to the BCF Awards 2026!

Join us on 22 June to celebrate the best of the hospitality industry!

Go to www.britishculinaryfederation.com/news to book your tickets!

14/04/2026

Hugh congratulations to Matt Davies who has been shortlisted for the Craft Guild of Chefs Culinary Hero Award.

The award which recognises a chef who not only demonstrates the highest professional standards but has also gone the extra mile to make a meaningful impact on their team, community, or the wider industry in a unique and inspiring way.

➡️ Show your support for Matt by casting your vote!

https://craftguildofchefs.org/form/craft-guild-of-chefs-awards-culi

10/04/2026

Join us for our Annual Golf Day ⛳️

📆 17 August 2026
📍 Stratford Park Hotel and Golf Club
🕣 9.30am

Individual or team entries.

Go to our website for more details www.britishculinaryfederation.com/events

17/03/2026

🚨 Culinary students and apprentices - don't miss out on an offer of a lifetime!

Organisers of the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 are offering culinary students and apprentices across the UK and Ireland a special discount price to attend the event in May.

A massive 70% discount on day passes will be offered to students and apprentices for the biggest global event for chefs, which is being held in Newport, Wales on 16-19 May.

This is a once in a generation opportunity to attend the event which is coming to the UK for the first time in its 98-year history. It’s the only global event being held in Wales this year.

Book your place: miceconciergeme.com/wce2026/dpdr

01/03/2026

🗓️ Home Nations Culinary Dinner, ICC Wales, Newport

Join us for a truly exclusive culinary evening, bringing together exceptional chefs from across the Home Nations for one unforgettable night of food, flavour and collaboration.

Enjoy a four-course menu paired with Welsh wines from the Welsh Vineyards Association, all while raising vital funds for hospitality charities; Burnt Chef & Hospitality Action, supporting wellbeing and mental health across our industry.

🎟️ Only 120 tickets available and only 60 left!
Perfect for a standout night out, client entertainment, or a special treat.

Tickets from £120 (table discounts available)
👉 Book now before it sells out:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/home-nations-culinary-dinner-tickets-1974983780653?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/02/2026

🚨 The BCF Student Chef of the Year 2026 is now open for entries. 🚨

The competition will take place on 27 May 2026 at the University College Birmingham.

In partnership with Robot Coupe, Wrapmaster, Contacto and Essential Cuisine, the competition is open to all full-time and part-time students.

Find out more at www.britishculinaryfederation.com/news.

05/02/2026

✨ BCF Awards 2026 ✨

There's still time to nominate for the BCF Awards 2026.

The British Culinary Federation Awards, taking place on 22 June 2026 at the stunning Grand Hotel, Birmingham.

A glittering night honouring the very best in hospitality across 11 incredible categories.

From rising stars to industry legends, the BCF Awards celebrate passion, skill and dedication across the culinary world.

Get your nominations in!

bit.ly/BCFAwards2026

14/01/2026

🧀 Do you know when to stop at three cheeses — and when to push to five?

A cheeseboard isn’t an afterthought.
It’s technique, knowledge, and judgement.

We’re inviting chefs and restaurant teams with serious cheese credentials to enter the Cheeseboard Competition — celebrating boards that show balance, sourcing, seasonality and service.

All entries are judged on paper and photos, with feedback from our judges. Finalists will be visited before winners are announced at the BCF Awards Dinner, June 2026.

🏆 Top prize: Academy of Cheese Certificate Course + Winners Trophy
🥈 Second prize: A guided visit with Mary Quicke
🥉 Third prize: Boska Cheese Knives
✔ Plus BCF membership & Awards Dinner invitations

📅 Entries open from 2 January 2026
📅 Closing date 31 March 2026

If your cheeseboard reflects your kitchen philosophy — we want to see it.

Find out more at bit.ly/BCFCheeseboard

11/12/2025

🌟 The BCF Awards 2026 – Celebrating the Best in Our Industry! 🌟

We’re delighted to announce that the British Culinary Federation Awards 2026 will take place on 22 June 2026 at the magnificent Grand Hotel, Birmingham.

The awards will honour outstanding professionals across 11 prestigious categories, recognising the rising stars, dedicated educators, industry leaders, and lifelong contributors who make our hospitality sector exceptional.

2026 Award Categories include:

Most Promising Young Chef
Chef Lecturer/Mentor of the Year
BCF Member Award
Restaurant/Hotel Chef of the Year
Competition Chef of the Yea
Most Promising Young Student
Hospitality Professional Award
University Chef Award
Pastry Chef of the Year
Sustainability Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

This is your chance to support, nominate, and celebrate the incredible talent within the UK culinary and hospitality community.

📅 Save the date: 22 June 2026
🏨 Venue: The Grand Hotel, Birmingham

Join us for a night of celebration, inspiration, and industry pride.

Find out more and to nominate go to: https://bit.ly/BCFAwards2025

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