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Asma Khan

Founder of Darjeeling Express. An immigrant and a proud Londoner. 1st British Chef to feature on Netflix Chef’s Table. Founder of Second Daughters Charity.

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Recap – London Premiere of Award-Winning Film, A Fine Line – VIP Reception & Panel – 23rd June 2025

Celebrating Women in Food & Film with Chefs Asma Khan, Sally Abe, Chantelle Nicholson and Director/Producer Joanna James with a wine reception, film premiere & panel discussion. Join us for the UK premiere of the award-winning documentary A Fine Line, hailed by Vanity Fair as the “Best Documentary by a First-Time Filmmaker,” celebrating world-renowned women chefs while tackling gender inequality.

Monday, 23rd June 2025

Cineworld The O2 Greenwich
Peninsula Square
London
SE10 0DX

Le Cordon Bleu Summer Food & Drink Festival 2019

For the first time ever, on Saturday 29th June, Le Cordon Bleu London will throw open its doors for a very exciting Summer Food & Drink Festival. The world famous cookery school will host a fabulous array of Chef demos including Asma Khan; Olivia Burt and Anna Hansen, to name just a few.

Tuesday, 25th June 2019

Mid June Newsletter – Women In the Food Industry Summer 2025 Events

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of all our upcoming events for June & July. June is one our our busiest months for events ever including our first collaboration with the US.  Plus find out more about our brand new event in July on B Corps.

Monday, 16th June 2025

June Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events

June Events Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events. Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of all our upcoming events for June  – it one our our busiest months for  events ever including our first collaboration with the US.  

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Tuesday, 27th May 2025

Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards 2025 Winners Announced

The Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards are one of the most eagerly awaited events in the food writing & broadcasting calendar.  The award winners for 2025 were announced on 1st May 2025 and recognised excellence in food and drink writing, broadcasting and photography. For thirteen years, the awards have championed those who help others to enjoy, explore, experiment, and discover more about food and drink, through their writing, photography, and commentary.  Once again women proved how well they shine in food and drink writing and broadcasting.

Friday, 2nd May 2025

March Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events

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.  

Monday, 10th March 2025

Shu Han Lee’s ‘Agak Agak – Everyday Recipes from Singapore’ – Reviewed by Mex Ibrahim

Agak Agak – Everyday Recipes from Singapore – is the second cookbook by Shu Han Lee. Our co-founder Mex Ibrahim knew Shu from the times when Mex commissioned recipes for Great British Chefs, so it was with great pleasure to attend a launch of Shu’s book which included a demo of recipes at, so it was with great pleasure to attend a launch of Shu’s book which included a demo of recipes at Divertimenti cookery school.

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

The Changing Culture in British Restaurant Kitchens: Why Wellbeing Matters

As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches (13-19 May 2024) Ambassador of Women In the Food Industry and Writer, Antonia Lloyd, talks to the Women Head Chefs making waves in their restaurant kitchens and why wellbeing matters.

Friday, 10th May 2024

Winners of Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards 2024 – we celebrate with the women who won

The Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards are one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the culinary calendar.  Recognising excellence in food and drink writing, broadcasting and photography, for thirteen years, Fortnum and Mason are continually championing those who help others to enjoy, explore, experiment, and discover more about food and drink, through their writing, photography, and commentary.  It’s an area that women do very well in and this year was no exception.  Our co-founder Mecca Ibrahim was at The Royal Exchange for a star-studded awards ceremony on May 2nd 2024 to see the winners.

Friday, 3rd May 2024

Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers: Meet the UK Shortlist for 2024 – Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year

The shortlist for the Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers 2024 was announced on April 4th 2024. Part of the global Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards, this award aims to encourage and celebrate women photographers. We are delighted to share the photos of the UK Finalists in this category.

Saturday, 6th April 2024

Show Empathy

“You rise by lifting others, you rise by showing empathy.” Asma Khan Chef, restaurateur, television celebrity, cookbook author and founder…

Monday, 17th May 2021

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