Foodservice news

A look at what's new in the world of pub suppliers

Knorr National Chef of the Year

The search is hotting up for the Knorr National Chef of the Year 2008.

The culinary challenge culminates in a live final to be held at the Restaurant Show at London's Earl's Court on 7 October 2008.

The event is run by the Craft Guild of Chefs in partnership with Knorr and is open to chefs above the age of 21 working in the UK hospitality industry.

Craft Guild of Chefs vice-president David Mulcahy said: "The nation's most talented chef will demonstrate exceptional technical skill, creating food with flavour, texture, balance and style. The ideal candidate is also commercial, practical, efficient and well organised.

Request an entry pack by visiting www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.uk, calling the hotline on 01293 648254, or texting 07781 480170. The closing date for entries is Monday, 31 December 2007.

AWT launches farmers' market

Chef and pub owner Antony Worrall Thompson has launched a twice-monthly farmers' market in Newbury.

Antony, who owns the Greyhound pub at Peppard Common, believes that buying local

produce cuts down food miles and supports local communities.

He said: "Produce that's in season is very important for our health and it's very important that we get back to those ways of doing things.

"Who wants strawberries in December or asparagus all year round?"

Making menus sizzle

The British Pig Executive (BPEX) has developed a leaflet to help pubs promote and sell sausages.

The Foodservice Guide to Selling Sausages on the Menu has been designed to help caterers capitalise on the range of varieties available, as well as offering a variety of cooking and serving ideas.

Copies of the guide are available by calling 01908 844114.