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 and Virgin Limited Edition, and supported by the Savoy Educational Trust – will see the […]
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Six finalists named in UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition
Semi-finalists unveiled for 2015 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year
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 Virgin Limited Edition, the competition is aimed at restaurant managers – or those in similar […]
La Trompette Junior Sommelier Role Available
La Trompette is a busy and vibrant restaurant offering a high level of service and a large selection of wines. Working at La Trompette is a great opportunity to learn and be trained by the UK Sommelier of the Year 2015. The opportunity would also involve being entered into the competition. The position is available now. […]
Alper Zan 2014 Restaurant Manager of The Year Prize Report
Alper Zan UK Restaurant Manager of The Year 2014 Lausanne Hotel School Report Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne – Executive Education Operation Management Programme 2015 It was an honour winning the AFWS UK “Restaurant Manager of The Year 2014” competition. It’s such a prestigious award itself and to receive Executive Education Programme from the world famous Hospitality […]
UK Restaurant Manager of The Year 2015 Open for Entries
The search has begun for the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2015 sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies and Bibendum Wine. Run in partnership with The Caterer, the competition, now in its seventh year, is open to restaurant managers, or those working in similar roles in any sector of […]
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu’s obituary
EDWARD, 3RD BARON MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU In addition to his many other fine achievements, Lord Montagu will long be remembered as a key individual in the nascent English Wine Growing industry: not only was he one of the first three pioneers to plant in commercial quantities, reintroducing wine growing to Beaulieu after an absence of […]
Setting the Gold Standard
Press release The Gold Service Scholarship 2016 is open for entries Tuesday, 1st September 2015: The Gold Service Scholarship is pleased to announce that the 2016 competition is now open for entries. The competition, which recognises the very best of front of house service, is open to all those aged between 22 and 28 years […]
Coolcucumber TV 50th Programme
Roy Ackerman Academy of Food & Wine Service President has just filmed his 50th Coolcucumber Web TV programme. I have enjoyed my life in the land of good food, wine and good company and would like to share a few of my experiences with you. As Victor Sassi used to say: “eat well, drink well […]
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Eric Zweibel selected to represent UK for The Best Sommelier in The World 2016
Eric Zweibel has been selected to be the UK Representative for The Best Sommelier in The World Eric Zweibel, Cellar Master, Summer Lodge Hotel (centre) will represent the UK in The Best Sommelier in the World competition 2016 to be held in Mendoza Argentina. The selection process saw previous winners of the UK Sommelier of […]

