Food

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has appointed Memo Hernandez as its new Executive Chef overseeing the 94-year-old luxury hotel’s storied culinary programme, including a one-of-a-kind temple dinner at the ancient archaeological park of Angkor.

Head Chef and Seed co-founder Stephen Beaddie, better known as Stevie B, is set to return with the second instalment launch of his new Plate Up series – this time with the support of Armagh-based Linwoods Health Foods – a family-owned business with more than 50 years’ experience producing nutrient-rich seeds, nuts and fruit blends.

From 21 March, customers will be able to enjoy Rudy’s iconic pizzas in the centre of Sutton Coldfield, just in time for Spring.

A crowd of around 3,000 people is expected to gather at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Saturday April 25th as ‘Vegfest Free’ arrives, bringing what organisers describe as “the UK’s biggest free vegan event of the year” to Birmingham.

South Asian mangoes are widely believed to be among the best-tasting fruit in the world. In the UK, they cause queues outside South Asian community grocers every summer, with people in the know waiting patiently for the first boxes to land.

Clarendelle and the family company Domaine Clarence Dillon returns as the official wine partner of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

The Cube is encouraging families to make this Mother’s Day truly memorable by celebrating at one of Birmingham’s most iconic destinations, with a range of dining experiences, activities and exclusive offers specially designed to help families treat the mother figures in their lives.

If there’s one thing us Brits do well, it’s making (and eating…well, demolishing) a damn good pie.

The Anam Cam Ranh’s fine dining restaurant The Colonial has launched a “boundary-pushing” degustation menu characterised by innovative combinations of Vietnamese and international ingredients, flavours and textures.

At ProWein, Bottega winery and distillery will be presenting its collection of No/Alcohol products, which are increasingly in demand on the market, at its stand.

A free alcohol-free tasting evening will take place at Birmingham Brewing Company in Stirchley on Thursday 26th February, bringing together some of the most innovative producers redefining the drinks category.

Karen Gillan has been unveiled as ‘The Muse’ for Scotch Whiskymaker Compass Box's limited edition ‘Hedonism’.

This month, UK pub group Marston’s will be making mealtimes marvellous with a brand new, limited-edition Matilda-inspired menu, with dishes available in over 450 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

A 34-strong cohort of new street food traders will be the latest additions to the UK’s hospitality ecosystem following the completion of an industry training initiative in March 2026.

Jam Vino, the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam, is an example of Black culinary innovation, ownership, and excellence.

This February, 24 Stories have just announced a special residency with Passing Fancies, the award-winning independent cocktail bar from Birmingham, taking place on the ground floor at 24 Stories.