In Brief

New format for
TrophŽes Celebris
Champagne Gosset has unveiled a dual prize structure for this year's TrophŽes Celebris to highlight the growing importance of the UK Champagne market. Now in its sixth year, the competition will follow the French format and have separate London and provincial categories. Entrants should have a good cave
of Champagne and demonstrate excellent food matching. Owners need to submit a wine list and sample menu, which will be used to draw up a shortlist for the finals. The closing date is 28 April.
For more information,
call 020 8744 2630 or e-mail
gosset@golleyslater.co.uk.
Are you the best apprentice in Europe?
The search is on for a talented young chef to represent the UK in the 2005 Maitres Cuisinier de France Best Apprentice of Europe competition. The chef will be chosen on 14 May and the competition takes place on 11-13 September in Montreux, Switzerland. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 22 with two to three years' experience. Chefs must create a recipe using one portion of chicken suprme and three garnishes, costing no more than £3. Send your recipe, costings and CV to Michael Roux Jnr, Best Apprentice of Europe, Le Gavroche, 43, Upper Brook Street, London, W1K 7QR, before 29 April.
Excellence in Equipment & Supplies Awards
There is still time to enter the Caterer Group Excellence in Equipment & Supplies Awards, sponsored by Brakes. The awards recognise innovation and enterprise in the development of professional catering equipment and supplies and look for fresh thinking, significant advances in design,
cost effectiveness and innovation. Entries must be submitted by 6 May - forms are available by e-mailing shiva.hobson@rbi.co.uk or calling 020 8652 3094.
Winners will receive their
awards at a ceremony at
London's Landmark hotel on
28 October.