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Scarman Wins UDine University Hotel Award 2026

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences is celebrating another major industry success after Scarman was named winner of the University Hotel Award at the U Dine Network Awards 2026. The award recognises excellence in university hospitality and highlights the outstanding guest experience, service standards and dedication delivered by the team at Scarman.

TUCO Awards 2026 wins for ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Following their TUCO Awards 2026 award wins, ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences chefs share their recipes for a 1965 Orchard Fizz cocktail and Tuna Niçoise Burger for you to recreate at home.

Family Recipe's: Jack's Grandad's Hevva Cake

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:08:00 GMT

Jack Davis, Event Manager at ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences, shared this recipe for traditional Cornish Hevva cake - a bake that has long been connected to family visits to Cornwall during his childhood.

��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences Wins Gold at VisitEngland Awards

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:45:00 GMT

��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold in the Business Events Venue of the Year category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026.

Family Recipe's: Aunty Val's Shortbread

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Meet the Team: Head Chef at ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

With over 25 years in the kitchen and a career that spans continents, Stuart Phillips, Head Chef at ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences, brings passion, creativity and global influence to every plate. We sat down with Stuart to talk about his journey into food, what makes cooking in a conference and events environment unique, and how he and his team create memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world.

Looking Back on a Career at ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After an incredible 35 years at ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences, we sat down with one of our longest‑serving chefs to reflect on a career shaped by great food, great people, and a rare work–life balance in hospitality. Joining in 1991 with a young family, he quickly found something special here: the chance to cook restaurant‑quality food while still being present at home - something almost unheard of in the industry at the time.

��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences Wins Gold at West Midlands Tourism Awards

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT

��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences is delighted to announce it has won Gold in the Business Venue of the Year category at the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026.

Family Recipe's: Julie's Banana Cake

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Following the sweet success of our debut recipe, we’re delighted to continue our Family Recipes series with another comforting classic straight from one of our colleague’s kitchens. This time, Julie who is an operations manager in our team, shares a beloved banana cake that has been baked, enjoyed and perfected over many family gatherings. It’s the kind of recipe that fills a home with warmth long before it even leaves the oven - simple, familiar, and endlessly comforting.

Family Recipe's: A Taste of Home

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Some of the most memorable meals are those made with care, shared generously, and rooted in tradition. At ��ɫ��Ƶ Conferences, we believe food is more than just nourishment - it’s a way of bringing people together and making guests feel truly welcome.

That’s why we’re delighted to launch our Family Recipes series, sharing much-loved dishes from the homes of our staff with our guests. These are recipes that have been cooked in family kitchens for years, passed down through generations, and requested time and again by friends and loved ones.