Well done and to all the pastry chefs who participated in the AAE Pastry Semi-Finals this week. The huge amount of commitment in the runup has paid off! Thank you to @uniwestlondon and @westminster_capitalcitycollege for hosting. To our judges @alistairbirt, @willtorrent, @pollychan_bakehouse, @borella.stefano, @michaeldangelo_pastry, @etkwan @chefsarahfrankland @chefmarkperkins @juleschoc @lewiswilsonpastry @denis_classicuk @pastry_chef_al @yolandestanley @keith_stanley @giorgiasandroni_pastrychef @e.mcculloch.pastry. And our AAE 2025 sponsors @berkmann_wine @champagne_bollinger @evolvehospitality @maldonsalt @maplecanadauk @lunico_ltd @thesavoyeducationaltrust @williamedwardsbonechina @woodsfsl. With special thanks to our pastry semi-final suppliers @callebautchocolate and @woodsfsl for the ingredients. Next up, we have our service quarterfinals taking place on Monday 10th March at @royalautomobileclub, Woodcote Park. Be sure to follow us along on socials for updates throughout the day. #AAE2025 #RACA #PastrySection #PastryChef #PastryLife #CulinaryArts @harrodsfood @waitrose @thedorchester

Funded by the Worshipful Company of Cooks, our CEO Lisa Jenkins hosted the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Northern Ireland Six Colleges Lunch at Belfast Metropolitan College. Joined by RACA Academician Chefs Connor Johnston, Chris McClurg and Mark Flanagan LVO, in the kitchen we had 12 students from the six colleges: Southern Regional College, @serc.ac.uk, @swcollege, @belfastmet, @northern_regional_college and @nwrc_college, supported by six students front of house from @northern_regional_college, @swcollege and @belfastmet. Thank you to the superb local Northern Ireland suppliers, @redmonsfinefoods, @ewingseafoods, @sysco_ireland, @carnbrookemeats, @laroussefoods1 and @classicdrinksireland. The event was a huge success and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming days. #RACA #NorthernIreland #SixColleges #Belfast #CulinaryArts #CulinaryEducation @lisa_jenkins02 @connor_7890 @chrismcclurg @markflanagan43

Last week The Royal Academy of Culinary Art’s CEO @lisa_jenkins02 joined the Northern Chapter of RACA at @farlamhall in Cumbria, just on the borders of Carlisle and the famous Hadrian’s Wall. Chaired by the Northern Chapter chair @porkyaskew and our new deputy chair in the North @hrishikesh.desai we were joined by @carlisle.college for a presentation on plans for their new college restaurant. Watch out for more superb front and back of house academicians joining the ranks in this location very soon. @mollyshaher @terrylaybourne @heathcote4692 @stevendoherty6 #RACA #NorthernChapter #Cumbria #FarlamHall #CulinaryArts

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chefs’ Apprenticeship... 🔪 Our accredited Chefs’ Apprenticeship Scheme is a three-year vocational course for aspiring chefs. The course delivers comprehensive training while allowing them to work in some of the finest establishments in the UK. At the end of the Scheme, all apprentices sit the RACA Graduation Exam and, if successful, achieve the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Diploma. Plus, once you have graduated from the Scheme you will be invited to join The RACA Alumni Network. For more information, please drop us a message or visit our website. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeship #RACA #CulinaryEducation #ChefsUK #CulinaryArts #Hospitality