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Meliá Chiang Mai’s Executive Chef recognised for sustainable food leadership

2026-04-18T13:26:23+01:00

Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant Chutinthratip, known as Chef Billy, has been lauded with the prestigious Chiang Mai Green Kitchen “Green People” Award for his pioneering work building a more sustainable food system.

Care home Managing Directors compete in charity cook off

2026-04-17T10:32:05+01:00

Staff and residents at Harper Fields care home in Balsall Common, in Warwickshire, are celebrating because their amazing Managing Director, Alison Donaldson, from Barchester’s North West & Midlands Division, is stepping out of her comfort zone to compete for culinary supremacy in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026.

Banyan Tree Krabi to host ‘Four-Hands Masterpiece’ dinner

2026-04-14T12:03:49+01:00

“Two heads are better than one,” they say, and so it is at Saffron, Banyan Tree Krabi’s renowned signature restaurant, where on April 23 and 24, Thai Sous Chef Koranat Wiwatthanachot (affectionately known as “Day”) will be joined by visiting Chef Renu Homsombat for two nights of gastronomical flare.

Ukrainian tea brand Tea Moments enters the UK market at Food & Drink Expo 2026

2026-04-09T20:22:14+01:00

Tea Moments, a Ukrainian fruit tea brand by Trypillya Sun, is entering the UK market for the first time, presenting its products at Food & Drink Expo 2026 (NEC Birmingham, stand E119, 13–15 April).

24 Stories downstairs bar to become Stories Tavern

2026-04-07T11:38:36+01:00

Multi-award-winning hospitality group The Evolv Collection, led by CEO Martin Williams and founded by the late Sir Terence Conran, is set to expand its Chop House & Tavern brand with two landmark openings: Stories Tavern in Birmingham opening on 27th April 2026 and Queens Tavern in New York's Hudson Yards opening on 4th May 2026, bringing a taste of London's tavern culture to America for the first time.

Lee Kum Kee celebrates culinary excellence at the historic Hong Kong debut of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

2026-04-04T16:01:37+01:00

Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), a global leader in sauces and condiments, proudly served as the Official Sauce and Condiment Partner for the prestigious Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony in Hong Kong, China.

Young carers cook up a storm at culinary workshop

2026-04-03T12:20:26+01:00

Young carers cooked up a storm at a special workshop held by community chefs at Fifth Avenue Community Centre recently.

Experience a little indulgence this Easter Sunday at Cow & Sow

2026-04-02T13:23:23+01:00

Cow & Sow, where great food, relaxed dining and a little indulgence come together, is offering delectable roasts this Easter Sunday.

Hôtel Royal appoints Yohan Fatela as Executive Chef

2026-04-01T18:51:43+01:00

Hôtel Royal enters a new chapter in its gastronomic history with the appointment of Chef Yohan Fatela as Executive Chef.

Zizzi launches tomato infused Candy Floss on a pizza

2026-03-29T23:01:17+01:00

Zizzi has unveiled its latest menu innovation, the Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza, a bold new take on a staple dish from the Italian brand’s Spring menu.

CELSIUS® brings LIVE. FIT. GO.™ platform to Europe

2026-03-28T22:14:32+00:00

CELSIUS^®, the premium, functional energy drink brand born in fitness and formulated for active lifestyles, today announces the extension of its LIVE. FIT. GO.^™ global brand platform to Europe.

Hong Kong restaurants claim top two spots in Asia’s 50 Best

2026-03-28T22:11:28+00:00

Following last year's "The World's 50 Best Bars" Award Ceremony in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) this year brought the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026" Awards Ceremony to Hong Kong for the first time.

How Jamaica’s showstopping Hummingbird Cake took flight

2026-03-28T22:01:11+00:00

Hummingbird cake first took flight in Jamaica as “doctor bird cake,” named after the island’s national bird.

Maneki Ramen Birmingham serves up exclusive chef's special and £10 bowls to celebrate National Ramen Day

2026-03-26T21:17:04+00:00

Maneki Ramen, a popular Japanese inspired restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter launches £10 deal to celebrate National Ramen Day.

Fresh, vibrant food and drink ‘box space’ planned for Wolverhampton city centre

2026-03-25T20:19:37+00:00

Wolverhampton is a step closer to getting an exciting new destination for food, drink and socialising, after the council confirmed it was set to start the search for an operator to deliver a major new ‘box space’ venue in the heart of the city.

Midlands set for massive street food takeover with Digbeth Dining Club Summer Tour ‘26

2026-03-24T18:51:51+00:00

UK street food specialists Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) have announced the 25-date Summer Tour ‘26 taking in 24 locations across the English Midlands.