Other Sponsorships
We are proud to share the ‘Essential Skills Series’, downloadable video demonstrations from professional chefs across the industry. From knife skills to kitchen hygiene and much more, it is designed to teach and inspire the next generation of chefs, providing valuable skills and knowledge.
As sponsor of the overall winner, this competition serves to recognise the South West's talented chefs and home cooks.
Every year we join Wadworth & Co on their hunt for a winning new pie, because a good pie is nothing without a good gravy!
We support this social enterprise that champions people with disabilities working in the hospitality industry.
Our Chefs visit local schools to host food education sessions to encourage children to explore ingredients and how they're prepared.
Footprint support foodservice, hospitality and grocery retail supply chains to operate more sustainably and responsibly whilst still enjoying commercial and reputational success through good business practices.
We've supported their search for chefs for several years now which has seen former achievers go on to win the Young National Chef of the Year, Roux Scholarship and Natural Chef of the Year.
We are delighted to share that we are an official partner of Love British Food. As a British based manufacturer, we are proud to encourage chefs around the country to source ingredients close to home! Get involved with British Food Fortnight across social media from the 21st of September to the 6th October.
We are proud to support CSCAT in their mission to raise the profile of catering throughout the UK Armed Forces, develop individual team craft skills and aid the recruitment of personnel into the Armed Forces.
Awards Sponsorship
As a brigade of chefs, we understand the value of supporting the industry, by recognising achievements and encouraging young chefs to build on their skills and experiences. That’s why we support Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards, and Cost Sector Catering Awards, amongst many others, to celebrate and share achievements within the industry.
Craft Guild of Chef Graduate Awards
Launched in 2002, the Craft Guild of Chefs aim to attract, develop and nurture future stars of the culinary world. At Essential Cuisine, we’ve supported their search for chefs for several years now which has seen former achievers go on to win the Young National Chef of the Year, Roux Scholarship and Natural Chef of the Year.Charity Involvement
Team Essential organise and take part in many fundraising activities and events throughout the year, including supporting Hospitality Action, Crisis at Christmas and national campaigns such as Macmillan and British Heart Foundation.
Our chosen charity is our local St Luke’s Hospice, who care for those with life limiting illnesses, delivering symptom control, end of life care, and complementary therapies. Over the years, we have raised over £10,000 for the hospice through events including climbing Mount Snowdon and walking the Sandstone Trail’s 34 miles in just one day.
