EP is proud to work with UKCC whose primary aim is to support the development of diverse culinary talent, from all across the world, in their UK careers. Given the challenges the industry are facing at this moment in time, this is an important ambition.

To be a good leader, one needs to learn to form opinions, explore and understand what is going on in the world, develop your taste and judgements and learn to be courageous.

Research reports are constantly highlighting that little is of more importance than great food offers and excellence in service. Consumer research is suggesting that the UK no longer looks down on service as maybe it once did.

Dane Barnard, executive chef at Humble Grape - Battersea, has become the first person in the UK to successfully complete a brand-new qualification for Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality.