TUCO Competitions
Hosted at the University of Warwick.
Two days of competition, networking and collaboration of chefs, baristas and bar tenders from across the TUCO membership.
TUCO Competitions 2026
TUCO Summer Conference
The TUCO Summer Conference 2026 will be hosted at Edge Hill University, this event brings together member institutions from all over the country for three days of learning and networking sessions. More details will be released shortly. In the meantime, read all about the 2025 Conference at Loughborough:
TUCO Conference 2025
TUCO Winter Conference
The Winter Conference is a one-day event and an opportunity to network with your peers. The event is free of charge to full members and you'll hear from key industry speakers.
The 2025 Winter Conference was held at the University of Manchester in January 2025.
The 2026 Winter Conference will be held at University College Birmingham. Find out more below.
TUCO Winter Conference 2026
TUCO Awards
The TUCO Awards recognise and celebrate effort, improvement and achievement from all levels of staff within our member institutions.
TUCO Awards 2025
TUCO Flavours
New for 2025, our inaugural event for chefs at all levels, including chef demonstrations, panel discussions and hands on learning opportunities.
TUCO Flavours 2025
Industry Events
Food & Drink Expo 2026
Are you interested in boosting your hospitality and in-house catering offerings? Food & Drink Expo returns to the NEC, Birmingham between the 13th - 15th April 2026, with an enhanced focus on the foodservice and hospitality sectors.
Showcasing everything in one place from food, drink, packaging, technology and the latest equipment. We’re also thrilled to announce that we’re an official event supporter for Food & Drink Expo!
Come along and catch up with existing suppliers, source new products and ideas and be part of this dynamic industry perfectly suited for the hospitality sector, plus new for 2026 there will be a spotlight on Future Foods, celebrating the brands and innovators redefining what ‘good food’ means.
The UK’s food-to-go market is booming, with coffee shops, cafés, and bakery-led channels driving major growth. Also new for 2026, a new dedicated spotlight on Coffee Shops & Cafés will highlight the latest trends, products, and innovations shaping this fast-moving sector.
Food & Drink Expo will run alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, and Forecourt Show as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows – with one ticket providing access to all co-located shows.
To find out more about visiting the show, click here.