Author Archives: Academy of Food and Wine Service

Finalists named for the Moët UK Sommelier of Year 2016 title

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: March 21, 2016

The 12 sommeliers who will be taking part in the finals of the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year Competition 2016 have been named. Organised by the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) and The Caterer, the awards test Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | March 21, 2016

Finalists demonstrate the art of service at the National Final of The Gold Service Scholarship

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: February 11, 2016

Press release Finalists demonstrate the art of service at the National Final of The Gold Service Scholarship Tuesday, 9 February 2016: The top eight National Finalists of this year’s Gold Service Scholarship competed yesterday in an exciting service challenge at Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | February 11, 2016

The search is on to find the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2016.

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: January 26, 2016

Organised by Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) and The Caterer, the competition is open to professional sommeliers and waiting staff working in the UK. Now it its 37th year, the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year is widely Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | January 26, 2016

Changes to Temporary Event Notice (TEN)…

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: January 18, 2016

What the Temporary Event Notice (TEN) changes mean to pubs and other licensed venues John Cohen, a partner at national law firm Weightmans, talks through what the recent changes to Temporary Event Notice (TEN) legislation will mean to pubs and Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | January 18, 2016

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By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: January 12, 2016
Academy of Food and Wine Service | January 12, 2016

Front of house service is put front and centre at Regional Final of The Gold Service Scholarship

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: December 4, 2015

Following a tense Regional Final at five-star The Langham Hotel in London, the top eight finalists have been chosen in this year’s Gold Service Scholarship competition. Whittled down from 24 of the country’s best front of house stars, the finalists Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | December 4, 2015

Whisky Sommelier of The Year 2016

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: November 5, 2015

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Academy of Food and Wine Service | November 5, 2015

Head Wine Waiter at The Moat House Acton Trussell

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Academy of Food and Wine Service | November 3, 2015

Six finalists named in UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: November 3, 2015

The finalists for the prestigious 2015 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year have been unveiled. The competition – run by the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) in partnership with The Caterer, sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bibendum Wine Read more…

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Semi-finalists unveiled for 2015 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: October 23, 2015

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) is delighted to reveal the semi-finalists for its celebrated 2015 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition. Run in partnership with The Caterer and sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bibendum Wine and Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | October 23, 2015