We are pleased to be partnering with the Craft Guild of Chefs to support the Education and Training Summit, taking place on 8–9 January 2026 at Loughborough College. The two-day event will bring together educators, industry professionals, and training providers to share best practice and explore fresh approaches to culinary education. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the summit is set to play a key role in shaping the future of training and career pathways in the hospitality industry.

Read more about the summit here.

We are proud to support Hospitality Connect with a £200,000 grant to help expand its reach across the UK. Founded by 2022 Hotelier of the Year Adrian Ellis, the initiative connects secondary schools with local hotels to open doors into the hospitality sector. To date, it has supported over 4,000 students and grown from 30 partnerships in Manchester to more than 150 across 16 cities and regions. With our support, Hospitality Connect aims to engage 10,000 students annually by 2028, helping even more young people discover rewarding careers in one of the UK’s most dynamic industries. Read more here.

Angela Maher, Chief Executive of the Savoy Educational Trust, who judged alongside an esteemed panel, said : “Alexandra was amazing on the day of judging, and it was an absolute pleasure to hear about her journey so far, as well as learning about her future aspirations. It is wonderful to witness such passion for the industry, and this really shone through. Alexandra is a deserving beneficiary of the Ramon Pajares Excellence Scholarship, and we very much look forward to having played some small part in her journey going forward.”

For more details about the scholarship, launched in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, click here

The Savoy Educational Trust are proud to support this inspiring competition, which gives students from FE colleges across the UK the chance to build confidence, push their boundaries, and showcase industry-ready talent, both front and back of house.

Huge congratulations to all twelve finalists of this year’s competition. To find out who the winners were and for more information, please click here.

The Savoy Educational Trust supports young people in Buckinghamshire through Heart of Bucks Young Futures Fund. This fund has been created to support young people (aged 18-30) in the hospitality sector. The grants of £250 -£1000 are aimed at individuals who are committed to a long-term career in the UK hospitality industry to enable them to develop appropriate skills to thrive in this exciting sector. More details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here.

Following an impressive cook-off hosted at the University of West London on Friday 4th April, Loughborough College was named the winner of Zest Quest Asia 2025.

Judging was described as incredibly close, with all panel members noting the consistently high standard across the board and the continued progression of skills year on year. After careful deliberation, Loughborough College was awarded the title for their exceptional four-course menu. As part of their prize, the winning team will enjoy a culinary-themed trip to Hong Kong, generously supported by headline sponsors Lee Kum Kee.

Congratulations to all the finalists on an outstanding achievement. Visit here for more information on the awards.

Chief Executive Angela Maher was honoured to present the Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year award to the very deserving Kyle Steward at the Springboard Awards for Excellence dinner.

This award is dedicated to Fiona Colley, a valued Springboard colleague for eight years who supported people to navigate their challenges, helping them into employment and towards brighter futures. It recognises individuals who have completed a Springboard Employability Programme and triumphed over obstacles to secure employment.

Huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners, it was a fantastic recognition of talent from across the industry. To find out more please visit here.

Congratulations to all the finalists of the 26th Springboard FutureChef competition. Out of over 13,000 entrants, twelve exceptional young competitors demonstrated outstanding dedication, focus, and culinary skill in the national final. It was truly inspiring to witness 14–16-year-olds producing dishes of restaurant quality.

We are delighted to share that Carys Williams, representing Pontarddulais School in Swansea, was crowned this year’s winner. Please read all about the day here.

Activate Learning, a leading educational provider, received funding from the Savoy Educational Trust. The funding supports both Banbury and Bicester College and City of Oxford College and University Centre, which are part of the Activate Learning network.

The £10,000 grant has been allocated towards purchasing a range of professional-grade kitchen equipment, including commercial mixers, food processors, and roasting trays. For more information, please see here

Our Grants and Trust Executive Sarah Tunstall had the pleasure of visiting Coleg Cambria to see their impressive new state-of-the-art training kitchen in action. It is an exciting addition to the college’s hospitality and catering facilities, part-funded by the Trust

The Savoy Kitchen was officially opening by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vicki Howells MS. For more information, please visit here