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Watercress Pilot Takes a Lead on Health,...

23 July 2025

This week, The Watercress Company made a significant step forward in its mission to promote health and sustainability across the public sector. Visiting acclaimed development chef Mathieu Eke, the team…

NHS Chefs are Invited to an Exclusive...

18 July 2025

NHS Chefs and Catering Managers from Trusts across Wessex are being offered a unique opportunity to visit Waddock Farm, home of The Watercress Company, for an engaging afternoon of learning,…

The Partnership Between The Chefs’ Forum &...

17 July 2025

The Chefs’ Forum is thrilled to announce that we’ve reached the finals of the prestigious Edie Sustainability Awards (or net-zero Oscars), in recognition of our nationwide series of six workshops…

Latest Events

Future Hospitality Stars Shine at Xcelerate with...

4 June 2025

Budding chefs and hospitality students from South & City College, Birmingham, collaborated with industry leaders this week to provide a faultless, fine dining lunch service at Xcelerate with Edgbaston, Compass’…


Culinary Stars of the Future Shine at...

21 May 2025

Students from Wiltshire College wowed guests at The Chefs’ Forum Cotswolds, Bath & Wiltshire Spring Lunch on Monday, 19 May, held at the stunning Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.…


Bristol Shines Once Again as a Top...

12 March 2025

Bristol once again proved why it remains one of the UK’s premier food destinations—and the birthplace of The Chefs’ Forum, which first launched in the city back in 2011. On…


Chef of the Week

Chef of the Week: Simon Osmond, Sous Chef at The Barley Sheaf in Cornwall

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been at The Barley Sheaf for about five years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? My dad was a chef and...

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been at The Barley Sheaf for about five years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? My dad was a chef and...

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