Birmingham College of Food summer roundup 2025

September 2025

Bumper roundup: a summer of success at Birmingham College of Food

By Sean Madden, Melanie Hall and Claire Huggins

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It's been a sizzling summer, but over the last few months the college of food has been red hot with activity.

Across an exciting and successful spell we've seen numerous awards nominations and ceremonies, alumni showcasing their skills around the world, pupils take part in culinary skills sessions, and even the opening of a new cookery school!

Read on to find out what's been happening around the college...

Students celebrate win at Young Restaurant Team of the Year

Great work by students on our Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) degree who excelled while representing 爆料王 at the annual Young Restaurant Team of the Year awards.

Competing against four other colleges in the grand final, they managed to scoop three trophies. Congratulations to the team!

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New outreach initiative sees college of food host school 鈥楬ave a Go鈥� sessions

School pupils in Birmingham have had the opportunity to taste life in a professional kitchen, as chefs from the college of food rolled out 'Have a Go' sessions in professional cookery, bakery and patisserie, and food and beverage services.

With tailored, interactive sessions in school and the chance to use state-of-the-art facilities on the University's campus, pupils are able to get a unique flavour of life as a professional chef.

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UCB nominated for two national innovation awards in culinary arts

More nominations! This time at the annual Innovation Awards, where we're in the running for 鈥楨ducation Innovator of the Year鈥� and 鈥楥reative Industries Innovator of the Year鈥� (for culinary arts).

The awards began in 2021 and highlight exceptional commitment to innovation across individuals, organisations, and businesses.

The ceremony will take place in November, and our fingers are firmly crossed for the teams!

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Students and apprentices bag nine medals at culinary competition

This year's International Salon Culinaire at London's Excel Centre saw UCB students walk away with nine medals across a number of categories.

Part of the Hotel and Restaurant Catering Show, the competition provided a real test of food and drink preparation skills for our students - a challenge they rose to with aplomb!

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Sarah soars as 2025 student ambassador for global food supplier

Sarah-Jane Farrow has been selected to be an ambassador for Dawn Foods UK & Ireland for her commitment to the craft of baking, understanding of current trends and challenges in the industry, and exciting ideas for new products and recipes.

The appointment is part of an ongoing partnership with 爆料王 to support young people hoping to forge a career in the bakery industry.

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Former RACA chef apprentice wows Alpine resort guests alongside MasterChef winner

Two college of food alumni came together in a picture-postcard Swiss ski resort to showcase their skills in a surprise gourmet dining experience.

Professional chef and former Masterchef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee was reunited with former RACA Apprentice Maisy Wilby at Verbier Experience near Mont Blanc, and the pair created an Asian-inspired menu that wowed everyone involved.

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Culinary school with free cooking courses to open in Chelmsley Wood

Situated in the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre, at the heart of the community, the purpose-built culinary school will be offering FREE courses that have been created with local people in mind.

Courses on offer will provide the perfect introduction to working in the dynamic hospitality industry or starting down the path to becoming a professional chef, and will suit those at the beginning of their careers or refresh their existing experience and skills.

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