Kokova Magazine

Raymond Blanc, one of Britain's most celebrated chefs and a strong proponent of organic cuisine, has been confirmed to host a live demonstration in this year's Natural Food Kitchen at the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, which returns to London's Olympia next month. The influential French chef, who was awarded an honorary OBE for his services to the British food industry in 2008, is chef patron of the world famous Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, which has held two Michelin stars for 28 years and trained a generation of award-winning chefs.

From traditional Steak & Kidney to Sweet Rhubarb, JUS-ROL™ British Pie Week is the time to celebrate the Great British Pie. JUS-ROL™ will be celebrating this British classic throughout British Pie Week from the 4th to 10th March 2013. Pies have been enjoyed in Britain for hundreds of years and were even mentioned in the plays of Shakespeare* - clearly the pie has always been a British favourite!

Set in the grounds of Guildford Castle, Two South Hill boast fine dining, varied menus, fabulous views and one of the few Chef's Tables available in the local area. Focusing on fresh British produce, carefully sourced from sustainable ethical suppliers, their butcher of choice is the renowned Aubrey Allen; recently appointed the Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen, as suppliers of meat, poultry and game. With alfresco dining on the patio in the summer months and a function room available to hire, Two South Hill appears to tick all the boxes for a great meal out, so we popped along to take a look for ourselves...

Dream Challenges has announced today that it expects fifty individuals to take part in the next "Britain V Cancer" challenge - Hike the Himalayas. The trek which takes place in India from the 24th of April to the 5th of May 2014 is a very special and unique event which will unite individuals from many different walks of life to raise funds for the cancer charity of their choice.

On Sunday 12th May 2013, from 10.00am - 4.00pm Love Food Festival are delighted to be celebrating their 5th birthday at the beautiful National Trust Property Dyrham Park. The well loved festival will set up residence at the 17th century property for a day of festivities including a huge market showcasing some superb local produce.

Buoyed by the continuing success of the Broadstairs Food Festival that traditionally comes to the Kent town for first weekend in October, the historic seaside resort is to host a Spring Festival this Easter from Saturday 30th March to Monday 1st April 2013. In its fifth year and now firmly established as of one the leading epicurean events in the Kent calendar, with free entry, the Festival attracts between 40,000 and 50,000 plus visitors. The new Spring Food Fayre will feature over 50 stalls showcasing the finest food and drink produce from the 'Garden of England'.