Industry

 

An Evening With Well Hung & Tender

8th October & 4th November 2008, The Green Door Bar & Grill, London

Donald MacPherson the owner of Well Hung & Tender, spends much of his time touring the world giving informative and entertaining talks about all things meaty and Green Door is delighted to announce that he will be hosting two talks at the restaurant this autumn.

Details: www.greendoorsteakhouse.co.uk

Book this event

Eastbourne Beer Festival

9th-11th October 2008, Eastbourne's Winter Garden

Festival goers can look forward to more than 100 real ales with the chance to sample the likes of a Fruit Bat, Kamikaze and Ginger Tom. Good old pub grub will be on the menu throughout the event and the festival opens each evening, with a special afternoon family session on the Saturday rounding up in a huge pub quiz.

Details: www.eastbournebeerfestival.co.uk

Book this event

The Hospitality Pure White Ball

10 October 2008, Grosvenor House Hotel, London

Lose the Chef Whites and don your best evening attire for the biggest, most elegant fundraiser of the year at The Hospitality Ball on Friday 10 October 2008 at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London The theme is Pure White, so get set to dazzle in your finest at an evening filled with fabulous food, drink, music and company. It's a great evening out and is also the perfect way to show your commitment to the industry.

Details: www.hospitalityaction.org.uk

Book this event

Dairy Free and Delicious

12th October & 29th November 2008 also 7th February & 15th March 2009

Dairy Free and Delicious is a fascinating workshop from the Cordon Vert cookery school. It's ideal for anyone following, or needing to cook for a dairy and egg free diet.

Details: www.cordonvert.co.uk

Book this event

Chocolate Week 2008

13th -19th October 2008

Chocolate Week is pure chocolate indulgence with talks, tastings, demonstrations, launches of new chocolates, chocolate fountains, sculptures etc. Foodies will be able to find out more about chocolate, it’s origins, cocoa beans, how it is made and also taste the finest chocolate in the world.

Details: www.chocolate-week.co.uk

Book this event

Food & Wine Pairing With Adrian Garforth

16th October 2008, The Green Door Bar & Grill, London

Over the course of this gourmand’s delight, Green Door will be pairing six mouth-watering dishes with half a dozen of the world’s finest wines.

Details: www.greendoorsteakhouse.co.uk

Book this event


Forthcoming Events

latest news…

06 October 2008

Pizza Hut changes its name to Pasta Hut

Pizza Hut has today announced a re-branding that sees it change its name to Pasta Hut and invest £100 million in its restaurants and menus.… More…

 

06 October 2008

NZ-UK Challenge entry date extended

This year’s New Zealand – UK Culinary Challenge has extended its deadline for entries, so if you think you’ve missed out, there’s still time.… More…

 

03 October 2008

Costa stirs up coffee market

Every cup of coffee sold by Costa will now be made up of beans sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms across all 785 of its UK stores.… More…

member benefits

Joining the FDA signifies that you are serious about your profession and the future of food development. Becoming a member has many benefits, including:

  • Access to a nation-wide membership network
  • Subscription to fd magazine
  • Training courses, qualifications and study tours
  • You can add the suffix MFDA or AFDA to your name
  • The FDA website – an interactive portal for the FDA’s news, views and services