Universal Cookery and Food Festival 15-16th September

The UCFF provides chefs with a unique opportunity to get out of the kitchen and rub shoulders with local farmers, foragers, growers, and suppliers, in addition to networking with some of the industry's top insiders and colleagues. And this year our own TUCO Chefs Forum Lead, Graeme Collie from Kings College London will be presenting!

Who is this for?

This tour is ideal for:

• Chefs!
• University catering and hospitality professionals
• Food & beverage managers

Why should I take part?

The UCFF moves around the country every year, choosing quirky and food centric venues, this year the festival takes place at Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire. Find more details on the UCFF website: about | ucff

• Learn directly from industry experts with content that addresses the hot issues and challenges for chefs and the hospitality industry
• All food and drink at the event is included in the ticket
• Multiple stages with chef demonstrations, interviews and panel debates throughout the event
• A farmers market with suppliers and local producers showcasing the latest culinary innovations
• The feather and fur demo stage is a highlight!
• A foraging tour along the river Mimram
• It's an informal way to connect with peers
• Attendees round off the day with a BBQ, local beer and local bands

What’s included?

• Overnight stay in Welwyn Garden City (the Festival starts at 08:30)
• Evening meal on Monday the 15th of September (19:15)
• Entry ticket for the festival
• Travel to the farm from the hotel (if required)

What’s not included?

Anything not listed on the itinerary including, but not limited to:

• Additional drinks, room service, trips not on the itinerary etc. 

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Overnight stay in Welwyn Garden City

• 19:15 - Dinner 

Day 2 – Festival

• 08:30 – Festival opens with breakfast included

  The Trends & Debates Stage

  The Staff Canteen Live Stage

  The Wild Food Stage

   

• 17:00 – Festival Closes

Because of the location - we recommend you drive (there will be parking spaces at the hotel and the event). The nearest train station is Welwyn Garden City and there are ubers and taxis available.