On March 5th, the Grand Hotel in York played host to the first-ever Women in the Food Industry Yorkshire event – a landmark gathering that brought together some of the region’s most accomplished women in food, drink, and hospitality. This inspiring and empowering event, provided a platform to celebrate achievements, discuss challenges, and build a stronger network of industry professionals. Cara Houchen – Director of Spotty Media (who chaired the panel event) reports on the afternoon.

Our March 2025 newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has a recap of all of our events for International Women’s Day  – our biggest programme of events ever including our first event in Yorkshire.  Plus  a roundup of upcoming panel talks and seminars for Food, Drink and Hospitality Week  & discounted tickets for a Fermentation event at Cookery School at Little Portland Street.  

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.

Back in November, our co-founder Mex Ibrahim attended a fun and beautifully put together immersive dinner experience at the O’Meara Theatre in London. Guests at the six course dinner were entertained by actors representing the characteristics of six very different French cheeses: Époisses, Beaufort Chalet d’Alpage, Neufchâtel, Saint-Nectaire, Brillat-Savarin, and Bleu d’Auvergne. For International Women’s Day we look across the Channel to four inspirational women who are responsible for making, training, presenting and promoting in the wonderful world of French cheese.

Frances Atkins is one of very few female Michelin Starred Chefs in the UK. She has had her Michelin Star…

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