Lisa Jenkins
Managing Editor
Lisa Jenkins is managing editor at The Caterer and oversees food, drink and equipment news and features in the magazine and online. She is also the main contact for all of the suppliers to the industry. Lisa contributes chef and people features and also manages events including the prestigious Acorn Awards, Best Places to Work in Hospitality and the People Summit. She is also a long-term supporter and organiser of the Acorn Scholarship, as well as The Caterer’s KP of the Year competition and the Seafood Restaurant of the Year.
Neel Radia joins Bidfood Healthcare
Neel Radia, immediate past chair of the National Association of Care Catering and current Meals on Wheels lead, has joined Bidfood as national account manager, responsible for a portfolio of accounts in the healthcare sector.
M&J Seafood update MCS data on sourcing fish sustainability
M&J Seafood, part of the Sysco Speciality Group, has updated its information for chefs and caterers with regards to which fish and seafood is currently rated 5 (fish to avoid) by the Marine Conservation Society.
Apetito’s Paul Freeston named FDF president
Pathways: George Asan, commis chef, Apollo hotel
Brakes launches Winter Food Festival
Zest Quest Asia 2022 open for entries
Zest Quest Asia is returning in its original format, with colleges and student chefs invited to[...]
Chef Eats Out: Turnips of Borough Market 2 February 2022 – book your place!
Under the historic arches of Borough Market, chef patron of Turnips, Tomas Lidakevicius will kick off[...]
Wayne Cuomo retires after 23 years with Charvet Premier Ranges
Wayne Cuomo has announced his retirement from Charvet Premier Ranges after 23 years with the company.
Tilda Chef Team of the Year returns for 2022
The Tilda Chef Team of the Year 2022 competition is open for entries, with the final[...]
Scotland’s Speciality Food Show returns in January 2022
Scotland’s Speciality Food Show returns to Glasgow from 23-25 January 2022 incorporating a raft of fine food and drink exhibitors booked in to showcase delis, farm shops, restaurants, and hotels north and south of the border."
Mutti announces Hannah Such as Golden Tomato Cook winner
Italian tomato brand, Mutti has announced Hannah Such from Kilburn, London, as the winner of its nationwide cooking competition.
ACE to celebrate inspiring women in 2022 event
The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has revealed that fifty of the most influential women in foodservice will soon be receiving an invite to its International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration taking place on 8 March 2022.
Diageo becomes official drinks partner to UK’s biggest arena
Diageo has announced it will be the official drinks partner to Co-op Live, the new 23,500[...]
Brakes announces further CSR developments
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes has announced further developments to its CSR programme, with the introduction of new[...]
Toque d’Or 2021 cookbook released
Nestlé Professional has released Taste the Future, a collection of food and drink recipes and inspiration[...]
HRC announces Michel Roux Jr as chef ambassador for 2022
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the business event and trade show for the foodservice and hospitality[...]
Meals on Wheels Week 2021 to celebrate frontline teams
Meals on Wheels Week, which aims to raise awareness of the work done by Meals on Wheels teams across the country, is to return from the 1 – 5 November."
Heineken delists all PET bottles from its on-trade network
Heineken UK has announced a move to delist all PET bottles from its on-trade network, with the removal of PET for cider and beer saving almost six million PET bottles, or 170 tonnes, of plastic per year.
PM Café opens at Westminster Kingsway College
A new café has opened at Westminster Kingsway College to help provide a haven and network base for young people working in the London hospitality community.
Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.
The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.
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