Four of Britain’s leading chefs are joining forces to launch a new campaign called ‘Think Outside the Box’ to inspire the country to get creative and use more eggs.

Aspiring master-bakers of the future are getting the chance to hone their kneading, proofing and patisserie skills in the famous kitchens of Chatsworth House and the Bakewell Pudding Shop, after taking up a new bakery apprenticeship at Buxton College.

Caterers need a greater understanding of new gluten labelling regulations, or they risk missing out on the explosion in demand for gluten-free food, says Swedish baker Almondy.

From the Olympic Games to the finals of the European Football Championships, 2012 is gearing up to be a massive year for competitions. In the culinary world, it’s certainly no different, with another prestigious prize up for grabs.