Welcome to the 28th Annual
Skills for Chefs Conference
23 & 24 June
Our aim is to showcase the talents of leading chefs, share skills and knowledge, spotlight topical issues affecting chefs and to network with colleagues and suppliers in the UK’s culinary industry.
The next Skills for Chefs Conference will take place on Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th June 2027. Our opening evening will start with an audience with Phil Howard. The following day will include the conference programme and exhibition, culminating in the Gala Awards Dinner that evening, where the Young Restaurant Team of the Year winners will be revealed.
CULINARY MASTERCLASSES
Renowned chefs sharing techniques, knowledge and experience.
CONFERENCE EXHIBITION
A vibrant trade exhibition that brings together suppliers and chefs from across the UK.
COMPETITION
The finals of the Young Restaurant Team of the Year will see catering students put through their paces.
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PRESENTING CHEFS IN 2027The conference will open with a fascinating Audience with Phil Howard, one of Britain’s most respected chefs and a highly influential figure in modern British cuisine. The on stage interview will be hosted by Joe Hurd.
PHIL HOWARD
Philip Howard has always been a 'chef’s chef' and he is the patron of the Michelin starred Elystan Street in Chelsea. In 1991, he opened The Square in Mayfair, which held two Michelin stars for 17 years under his tenure. Renowned for his commitment to nurturing young talent, he received the Michelin Guide’s Chef Mentor Award in 2022.
JOE HURD
As a chef, Joe has worked alongside Heston Blumenthal, Gennaro Contaldo,
Francesco Mazzei and the late, Antonio Carluccio. He’s a regular guest presenter on BBC 1’s Saturday Kitchen, and on stage at festivals and events across the UK.