ACE Gold Members
ACE Events
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ACE Summer Event 18th May 2012
Next Event!
ACE Summer Event
This year's ACE Summer Event is Dinner at the House of Commons with optional tour, starting at 7pm.
Download the Dinner at the House of Commons 2012 flyer
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Ready Steady Cook 20th September 2012
Ready Steady Cook
A hotly contested competition between teams representing contract caterers, this event is held in September. The teams of 2 chefs are given a ‘mystery box’ of ingredients and given just half an hour to create a menu. They then have a further 30 minutes to cook a main course and dessert for two covers.
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Wine Tasting Dinner 8thNovember 2012
Wine Tasting Dinner
An evening of fine wine and dining with the opportunity to learn more about wines from different regions and to catch up with friends and colleagues.
The 2012 ACE Wine Tasting Dinner will be on the 8th of November at Clothworkers' Hall — www.clothworkers.co.uk.
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Quiz Night 2013
Quiz Night
This years Quiz Night is being held on the 14th of March at Imperial College — starts at 6pm and teams of 6 are £192 inclusive of VAT.
Download the Quiz Night 2012 Flyer
Download the Quiz Night 2012 Booking Form
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Clean Kitchen Award
ACE’s chosen charity
What is ACE?
The Association of Catering Excellence is a lively, innovative organisation that encourages caterers and associates from all sectors of our industry to network face to face, exchange ideas, socialise and generally keep in touch. The technology age combined with our hectic work schedules has led to our reliance on emails and texts to keep in touch. We bring the fun back into communication through a series of superb events. Our membership includes a cross section of managers, chefs, consultants, students, suppliers etc. from the Hospitality and Food Service Sector.
We provide a forum for networking for all levels of staff within the catering industry through a series of informal and fun related events.
Press Release
Vacherin reclaim their title at ACE's annual Quiz Night
16th March 2012
There was victory in the air at the 7th annual ACE Quiz Night on Wednesday 14th March at Imperial College, London.
The team from London business caterers Vacherin first won the ACE Quiz in 2008, and have entered teams unsuccessfully every year since. But on Wednesday they once again triumphed, beating Bartlett Mitchell into second place.
Phil Roker, Owner and Commercial Director of Vacherin, put their success down to star team member Keeley Haworth who was particularly good on the people round. About the event, he says: “We love it — it's always so well organised and seems to be pitched just right. The questions are difficult without being impossible. It's also great to catch up with old colleagues, competitors, contemporaries and some suppliers to catch up on gossip.”
This year was saw 26 teams from across the catering industry competing.
The evening was sponsored by United Coffee who offered the Lyons brand coffee bags, re-vamped and re-launched in 2012, to arriving guests. Trading Director Alastair Anderson said “We've been a keen and active supporter of the ACE organisation for many years and have sponsored specific events annually for as long as I can remember! It's a great way of showing off the latest coffee innovation and new product development. The ACE events are well attended by the great and the good from UK's most successful catering businesses and there's a lot of light-hearted banter to keep you on your toes!”
A napkin folding competition organised by master of napkin folding Luigi Spotorno provided a practical and creative interlude, and resulted in several unusual looking orchids!
A raffle rounded off the activities with proceeds donated to The Clink Charity which manages The Clink Restaurant, the first commercial restaurant to open inside a British prison.
The next ACE event is the Summer Event 2012 — Dinner at the House of Commons.
For entry forms and more details, contact Louise Willis on 01483 765111 or email admin@acegb.org
About the Sponsors
United Coffee
United Coffee is the leading UK roaster, and roasts more than 5,000 tonnes of coffee a year. They are responsible for more than 12 billion coffees sold out of the home in restaurants, hotels, pubs, leisure venues and via contract caterers across UK & Ireland.
With award-winning equipment, ethically-sourced, premium coffee, full training and the kind of advice that comes with over 20 years experience, they are the market leader in total coffee solutions and number one in private label retail.
The Caterers Linen Supply
This environmentally-friendly laundry company provided napkins for the napkin folding round plus 6 bottles of champagne for the winning team.
Berkeley Scott
Hospitality industry recruitment providers Berkeley Scott provided helpers to sign people in and collect judging papers.
3663
Specialist catering equipment providers 3663 provided raffle prizes.
Fusion FSM
Foodservice consultants Fusion FSM provided table treats.
Luigi Spotorno
Luigi is offering his books at the special ‘ACE’ price of £5 + £2 delivery and people can email him to order these if they wish — spotorno@hotmail.com
About the Association of Catering Excellence (ACE)
ACE is a networking forum which runs innovative and stimulating networking events to provide relationship building opportunities for professionals in the catering industry. Further information is available on the ACE Website – www.acegb.org
ACE Ready Steady Cook 2011 photos — click to view on Photovibe website, Official ACE Events PhotographerHow do I join the ACE?
Either fill in the application form on the ‘Become a Member’ page, or contact our Administration Office at Bourne House, and they will send you the appropriate application form. This will then be processed, and you will receive confirmation of your membership within a few days.
What events do ACE organise?
Our voluntary council members with the support of our fantastic sponsors work hard to organise four fun events. the ACE Quiz Night, the ACE Summer Event, ‘Ready Steady Cook’ and the Wine Tasting Dinner. All of the events usually take place in central London at stunning venues.
How can I get involved in the Council?
Help is always welcome on the committee, either for one off events or as a regular member – simply speak to one of the existing committee members whose details are on the ‘Council Members & Patrons’ page and they will be able to tell how you can get involved.
Why Join ACE?
- ACE is a great opportunity to meet people and create closer links from all sectors of the industry.
- We raise the profile and create an awareness of the opportunities and high standards of excellence in the Food & Service Management Sector.
- New products are often showcased at most of our events.
Contact ACE
ACE - Association of Catering Excellence
Bourne House
Horsell Park
Woking
Surrey
GU21 4LY
