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Professional cookery students get a masterclass in venison

Professional cookery students were given a masterclass in venison by a deer stalker and a visiting head chef.

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Professional cookery students learn how to get ahead

Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma students begin their first term back at UCB with an informative talk from a BA Culinary Arts Management (CAM) student.

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Professional Cookery students enjoy an action-packed Activity Week

Professional Cookery students at UCB were treated to a packed programme of classes from industry experts last week, in a half-term break with a difference.

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Ooh la la! Parisian chef gives masterclass in French cooking to UCB Professional Cookery apprentices and Chef Lecturers

Chef lecturers and apprentices at UCB were taught the crème de la crème of sophisticated French cuisine last week in a masterclass delivered by Phillippe Baillergeant, esteemed chef at the Jean-Drouant Hotel School of Paris.

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UCB Chefs Victorious at British Cookery Championships

University College Birmingham student and staff Chefs are victorious after winning an incredible amount of awards at the British Cookery Championships, held as part of The Hospitality Show this week.

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Gemma is Professional Beauty Awards finalist

UCB Theatrical & Media Make-Up lecturer Gemma Richmond is a finalist in the Professional Beauty Awards 2015 for Make-Up Specialist of the Year.

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Professional Cookery students rustle up sweet treats with Michelin star chef

A group of 10 Level 2 Professional Cookery students have been rewarded for outstanding hard work with a masterclass on patisserie with celebrated pastry chef Anthony Audebard.

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Professional Cookery students' micro herb visit bursts with flavour

Professional Cookery students’ micro herb visit bursts with flavour from micro herbs to edible flowers, Professional Cookery degree students received more than a flavour of the garnishes that adorn today’s Michelin-starred plates during an inspirational study trip.

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Workers boost their skills with Professional Development Diploma

UCB has been working in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of Birmingham Local Authority to provide a Diploma in Professional Development (Special Educational Needs) for people working in the child education sector.

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UCB wins top student award at Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

University College Birmingham has scooped the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or, the nation’s top student culinary and restaurant service award.

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UCB celebrates record-breaking win at the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or Competition

Success! UCB celebrates record-breaking win at the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or for the fourth year in a row.

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Aaron McLaughlin wins Wing Yip Oriental Cookery Young Chef of the Year 2017

A talented young chef from the Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn has won the coveted title - Wing Yip Oriental Cookery Young Chef of the Year 2017.

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Former star boxing student gears up for fight night professional debut

Carl Fail, who trained at University College Birmingham’s Boxing Academy, has the gloves on to make his highly-anticipated professional debut in the ring.

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UCB attempts record-breaking fourth win at Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

University College Birmingham is on the verge of making history as it seeks a fourth win at the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or competition – something no catering college in the UK has done before.

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Tutors to receive raft of benefits in new partnership with top professional body

Teaching staff for further education students at University College Birmingham are set to receive an array of professional development opportunities thanks to a new partnership with the Society for Education and Training (SET).

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Duo share showstoppers with professional bakers as ambassadors for global supplier

A duo of Bakery and Patisserie Technology undergraduates will get to share their own showstoppers and ideas with the world’s professional bakers after being selected as this year’s student ambassadors for global supplier Dawn Foods.

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Award-winning Nitisha dhal-ighted to launch vegan and vegetarian cookery book

A UCB graduate chef and former face of Tesco’s Indian Convenience Meal range is about to launch a vegan and vegetarian cookery book following the global success of her first book.

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Teaching assistants celebrate after achieving Professional Development Diplomas

Teaching assistants have been awarded Diplomas in Professional Development (Special Educational Needs) by UCB in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of Birmingham.

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Becca a class act as senior tutor at Raymond Blanc cookery school

A former UCB student has been cooking up a storm on stage at a string of festivals - including BBC Countryfile Live - over the summer before heading back to the classroom.

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Starting them young – PGCE students learn to teach cookery

A group of School Direct teaching students has been shown how to teach young children to cook – and why it’s so important to do so.

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MasterChef champion and entrepreneurial ex-student share stories with trainee chefs

A former MasterChef champion and an entrepreneurial College of Food alumna came onto campus to share their experiences with future chefs studying at University College Birmingham.

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UCB trio bag Grand Finals spot in Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

A team of University College Birmingham students have wowed judges to secure a place in the final of a prestigious national competition.

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Rebecca and Georgia off to Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or grand finals

A talented undergraduate chef and a formidable former front of house student are on their way to the grand finals

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Ex-UCB student Josh stars on BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals

A former UCB cookery student revealed how he battled his nerves to impress the judges on the BBC’s Professional MasterChef show.

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Emily set to empower with support network for female food professionals

A UCB Culinary Arts Management student has launched an invaluable and much-needed network to celebrate, support and empower female food professionals nationwide.

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Student chef Yasmine set to appear on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals

A talented chef studying at University College Birmingham is set to appear on the new series of MasterChef: The Professionals – and has encouraged fellow students to embrace such opportunities in the culinary industry.

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Ex-UCB student Monty wows the judges on BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals

A former student chef at University College Birmingham has wowed TV judges to reach the Knockout Week in the latest series of BBC show MasterChef: The Professionals.

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Students praised by top Birmingham chefs supporting fundraiser for young hospitality professionals

Students from UCB have been praised by top Birmingham chefs after assisting at a special fundraising lunch to support the next generation of hospitality professionals.

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UCB's success at the International Salon Culinaire

Professional Cookery and Bakery students were in award-winning form at the Hotelympia International Salon Culinaire at the ExCeL in London.

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Springboard's FutureChef winners are future UCB students

The winner and runner-up of the West Midlands Regional Final of FutureChef 2015 will be attending UCB as Professional Cookery students in September this year.

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Graduate Rosie is enjoying sweet success

Life is sweet for a UCB professional cookery graduate who has forged a successful career making macarons.

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Megan is a Tabasco hot chef

Level 3 Professional Cookery student Megan Connor was named runner-up in the Tabasco Street Food Challenge 2014.

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UCB chefs in the running for Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015

Professional Cookery students Timothy Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov are perfecting their cookery skills in preparation for the grand final of Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015 after winning a regional heat at City College, Norwich.

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Student Elliot makes BCF Young Chef of the Year final

FdA Professional Cookery student Elliot Lawn has been named a finalist of the British Culinary Federation Young Chef of the Year competition.

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Officially an Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals training centre

We have achieved accreditation as an Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) training centre, joining a diverse range of other business, government and academic institutions.

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Sweet reward for hard-working students

Hard-working professional cookery students were rewarded for the commitment during the year with a chocolate masterclass staged by top pastry chef Will Torrent.

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Michael West is Young Chef of the Year finalist

Level 3 Professional Cookery student Michael West made the final of the British Culinary Foundation (BCF) Young Chef of the Year 2014.

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Luke is a star chef in the making

Level 3 Professional Cookery student Luke Dcaccia has gained valuable work experience in the kitchens of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire.

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Food student Nathan is boxing clever

A UCB Professional Cookery student is proving to be a knock-out in the kitchen – and the boxing ring.  Nathan Lane, 17, won the Birmingham Youth Championship in the 52-56kg weight category.

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Budding chefs go behind the scenes at award-winning Severn and Wye Smokery

Student chefs from University College Birmingham had the chance to take a special behind-the-scenes look around one of the UK's leading smokeries.

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UCB student serves prize-winning poultry at British Turkey Student Chef competition

Angelina Adamo, Professional Cookery student at UCB, has beaten tough competition from around the UK to come second in the British Turkey Student Chef of the Year Competition.

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Top chef and UCB graduate donates book collection to students

The chef director at Michelin-starred restaurant Carters of Moseley, UCB graduate Brad Carter, has given 30 of his own collection of recipe books to five Level 3 Professional Cookery students.

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Dietetics students learn from the professionals at networking event

University College Birmingham students and registered dieticians gathered at the Restaurant at the Birmingham College of Food to share experiences and professional advice over an event to mark Nutrition and Hydration Week.

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Chef Samina cooks for Prince William and Kate during Pakistan tour

A former Professional Cookery student at University College Birmingham had the honour of making the VIP in-flight meals for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their recent five-day tour of Pakistan.

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University alumnus and champion for young people made Honorary Fellow

Serial entrepreneur Professor Paul Cadman has been made an Honorary Fellow of University College Birmingham, where he himself studied professional cookery three decades ago.

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College of Food stars scoop fifth Nestlé Toque d'Or title for UCB

A team of students from University College Birmingham have seen off competition from around the UK to clinch...

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Natural prawn winners… UCB student chefs net seafood title

Talented trainee chefs from UCB have been named Young Seafood Chefs of the Year 2015.  After a storming success in their regional heat, Tim Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov, both studying Level 3 professional cookery, attended the final at the Grimsby…

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A Flying Visit to the Devonshire Arms

Two Level 3 Professional Cookery students, Anna Claringbull and Michael West, have taken part in one of pork manufacturer Dingley Dell's 'Flying Visits', held at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa restaurant in Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire.

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UCB and TUCO Academy deliver a smash hit meat-free masterclass

University College Birmingham and The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) have teamed up to deliver a day-long practical workshop on creative menu ideas to cater for one of the fastest-growing consumer groups in the UK. TUCO Academy’s UCB Masterclass on Creative…

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UCB and CIM Join Forces

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners.

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Ex-student Dan dubbed ‘star in the making’ after scooping MasterChef title

He's been crowned the latest MasterChef champion and been described as a 'star in the making' – and it all began at University College Birmingham for Dan Lee.

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UCB students dish up experience of their prize trip to Japan

With over 10,000 UK restaurants now offering Asian food, it's no wonder Zest Quest Asia – the brainchild of top Indian chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE – is dubbed "the student chef's competition for the 21st century".

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Talented young chefs graduate from Saturday academies

Food-loving schoolchildren have completed expert academies at UCB, boosting their bakery and cookery skills while learning about healthy eating.

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The heat is on for Matt

Trainee chef Matt Price is hot stuff in the kitchen having cooked his way to victory in a Tabasco sauce challenge.

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YouTube Star Joe Sugg Backs UCB at Skills Show

YouTube star Joe Sugg joined UCB students in fun cookery and make-up demonstrations at the Skills Show 2013 at the NEC.

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Kapow! Pupils unmask food 'superpowers' at UCB for International Chefs Day

Cookery students from a Wolverhampton high school unmasked the 'superpowers' of food and karate chopped unhealthy diets at a UCB event to mark International Chefs Day.

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Bakery stars are cream of the crop on Bake Off: The Professionals

Birmingham College of Food has two teams of ex-students on Bake Off: The Professionals this year, with the teams of Ajay and Petra from Adam’s, and Bharat and John from SOKO Patisserie.

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A sparkling silver service at the NEC for UCB

A team of young chefs from UCB scooped silver at one of the country's most prestigious cookery competitions – with individual awards for outstanding achievement.

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UCB partners with QHotels to develop management talent

UCB held an induction day for professionals in the hospitality sector working towards a foundation degree in Professional Hospitality Operational Management Level 4.

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'Minimising Food Wastage' UCB student competition 2015

UCB is calling for students across the university to showcase their culinary creativity by utilising stale or leftover bread in delicious dishes – therefore minimising food wastage by participating in this this new cookery competition.

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Students collaborate on foodie photoshoot

UCB Food and Consumer Management teamed up with photography students at Sandwell College to create professional photographs for recipes they created.

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Top food hygiene awards for UCB chefs

Following the unprecedented success UCB had at the British Cookery Championships Live Final in January, two more awards have been gained from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) by a student and a lecturer.

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New outreach initiative sees college of food host school ‘Have a Go’ sessions

Local school pupils experience life in a fast-paced professional kitchen first-hand.

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Team UK, supported by ex-student Nathan, wins place in Bocuse d'Or final

After a gruelling semi-final held in Torino, Italy, chefs Tom Phillips, Adam Bennett, and UCB graduate Nathan Lane have earned a place in the final of the most prestigious cookery competition in the world.

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University College Birmingham and NEC launch lifeline for food and hospitality staff

A training hub jam-packed with vital support for food and hospitality professionals struggling due to the pandemic is being launched by University College Birmingham in partnership with the NEC Group.

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UCB unveils £2m centre to train top food industry talent

University College Birmingham has unveiled a new £2 million high-tech food hub to train the next generation of industry professionals.

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Students get incredible hands-on experience at Event Week Live at NEC

Future events professionals from the Department of Travel and Tourism were given the chance to delve behind the scenes at the world-famous Crufts exhibition, and were given exciting updates on the upcoming Birmingham Invictus Games.

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MasterChef champ and ex-student Dan set for summer street food gig

MasterChef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee is back on home turf to launch a residency at Hockley Social Club – just around the corner from where he started his culinary training at University College Birmingham.

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Ex-student chefs go head to head for Great British Menu glory

Two top chefs who trained at University College Birmingham have gone head to head in the latest series of a BBC professional cooking contest.

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Record haul of medals for "incredible" culinary arts apprentices

Eleven Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentices from UCB are celebrating success at The Professional Kitchen Show’s competitive stages - including a staggering six gold medals.

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Students work with MasterChef champ to serve up five-course VIP meal

Students from University College Birmingham had a lesson like no other when they got to work with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee to prepare a five-course feast for VIP guests from across Birmingham.

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Exciting new judges lined up for UCB Young Chef of the Year - entries now open!

Acclaimed street food star Lee Desanges - who achieved fame for cooking over charcoal under the bonnet of a 1964 Mini Cooper through his Baked in Brick business - is one of the exciting, new judges for University College Birmingham’s…

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Nitisha is left "speechless" by new book

A cookery book penned by a former UCB student will soon be taking its place on the shelves of two major high street retailers.

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UCB summer school for new chefs

The next generation of chefs have been brushing up on their practical cookery at a special summer school at University College Birmingham.

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Chef lecturer Tony showcases his talent at Bocuse d'Or competition

UCB senior chef lecturer Tony Wright cooked up a storm at the Bocuse d’Or National Selection competition for the United Kingdom.

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Hunt for UK's Best Oriental Young Chef is Back for 2015

Leading Oriental grocer Wing Yip has launched its annual search for the UK's top Oriental Cookery Young Chef.

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MasterChef champ makes “emotional” return to college to inspire next generation

Trainee chefs got to learn a lot more about new MasterChef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee during an “emotional” return trip to University College Birmingham, where he himself trained 12 years ago.

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Brian Turner at UCB Masterclass

Top chef Brian Turner urged UCB chef students to achieve their culinary dreams when he gave a cookery demonstration at the university.

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Students show off skills in Spanish gastronomy showcase at The Chefs' Forum event

Aspiring young chefs from University College Birmingham had the chance to show off their culinary talents and meet with top industry professionals at a networking event in Edgbaston this week.

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