Great British Menu (GBM) returned to our screens in January for season 20. The BBC2 show puts the nation’s most talented chefs to the test. At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Sally Abé, chef consultant at The Pem Restaurant in the Conrad London Hotel in St. James’s.

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of all of our events for International Women’s Day Events for 2025 – our biggest programme of events ever including our first event in Yorkshire.  Plus your chance to win the new Great British Menu cookbook & a free panel event with our friends at Centenary Action.

At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Ayesha Kalaji chef owner of  Queen of Cups a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Glastonbury. Originally from Angelsey, Ayesha is representing Wales

At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Minal Patel. Prashad is a vegetarian Indian restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed yacht chef Hannah Rose. She is the youngest female Head Chef on superyachts. Originally from St Andrews, Hannah is representing Scotland.

Great British Menu Book – A cookbook celebrating the 20th series with a selection of dishes that made it to the banquets over the years and ones that were incredible that didn’t quite get there. Our co-founder Mecca Ibrahim spoke to the show’s Series Producer Avril Beaven who collated all of the 80 recipes for the book and worked on the production of this stunning book.

Great British Menu (GBM) puts the nation’s most talented chefs to the test. At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Amber Francis Head Chef and Food educator at secondary school Christ’s College Finchley as part of the Chefs in Schools Programme.

Great British Menu (GBM) puts the nation’s most talented chefs to the test. At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Ashleigh Farrand Head Chef of The Kingham Plough, in The Cotswolds.

Great British Menu (GBM) puts the nation’s most talented chefs to the test. At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Livia Alarcon Head Chef Owner of La Bistroteca, in Liverpool.

Time is running out to enter the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini, the world’s greatest celebration of food photography, with submissions closing on Sunday 9 February 2025.  This year Women In The Food Industry are delighted to be involved in the judging advisory panel being particular fans of the Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers category. 

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of upcoming events for January, plus save the dates for International Women’s Day Events for 2025. News of how to get a year’s free membership of The Craft Guild of Chefs.  Plus awards to enter in January and February. 

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of upcoming events for January, a recap of our Christmas Party. How to get a year’s free membership of The Craft Guild of Chefs.  Plus awards to enter for the New Year.