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‘Forward-thinking’ public sector catering employers are being encouraged to support a short, entry-level, Level 2 skills programme for adults, that has been designed specifically for public sector and corporate catering environments. The scheme is initially targeting NHS sites in London.

Culinary Medicine UK, the Craft Guild of Chefs, and CCC (Capital City College) Westminster are jointly developing a ‘skills bootcamp’ programme that starts in September.

The 2025 Universal Cookery and Food Festival offers catering operators, chefs, buyers, and growers the chance to share ideas, challenge norms, and celebrate their craft.

The Universal Cookery and Food Festival (ucff) returns on Tuesday, September 16th and organisers claim it is a ‘must-attend event for foodservice professionals hungry for bold ideas and fresh collaborations’.