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Meet the Team: Head Chef at Warwick Conferences

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

With over 25 years in the kitchen and a career that spans continents, Stuart Phillips, Head Chef at Warwick Conferences, brings passion, creativity and global influence to every plate. We sat down with Stuart to talk about his journey into food, what makes cooking in a conference and events environment unique, and how he and his team create memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world.

Looking Back on a Career at Warwick Conferences

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After an incredible 35 years at Warwick Conferences, we sat down with one of our longest‑serving chefs to reflect on a career shaped by great food, great people, and a rare work–life balance in hospitality. Joining in 1991 with a young family, he quickly found something special here: the chance to cook restaurant‑quality food while still being present at home - something almost unheard of in the industry at the time.

Warwick Conferences Wins Gold at West Midlands Tourism Awards

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Warwick Conferences is delighted to announce it has won Gold in the Business Venue of the Year category at the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026.

Family Recipe's: Julie's Banana Cake

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Following the sweet success of our debut recipe, we’re delighted to continue our Family Recipes series with another comforting classic straight from one of our colleague’s kitchens. This time, Julie who is an operations manager in our team, shares a beloved banana cake that has been baked, enjoyed and perfected over many family gatherings. It’s the kind of recipe that fills a home with warmth long before it even leaves the oven - simple, familiar, and endlessly comforting.

Family Recipe's: A Taste of Home

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Some of the most memorable meals are those made with care, shared generously, and rooted in tradition. At Warwick Conferences, we believe food is more than just nourishment - it’s a way of bringing people together and making guests feel truly welcome.

That’s why we’re delighted to launch our Family Recipes series, sharing much-loved dishes from the homes of our staff with our guests. These are recipes that have been cooked in family kitchens for years, passed down through generations, and requested time and again by friends and loved ones.

Warwick Conferences launches new thought-leadership newsletter

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce the launch of Space to Think, the brand-new Warwick Conferences newsletter created to inspire, inform and support the events community.

Silver Success for Warwick Conferences in miaList 2025 EDI Category

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:44:00 GMT

Warwick Conferences has been awarded Silver in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) category at the miaList 2025 Awards, organised by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA).

Warwick Conferences Appoints Worldspan as Strategic Event Management Partner

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Warwick Conferences is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Worldspan, a leading Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), to deliver large-scale academic, association and corporate events on campus from August 2025.

Checkmate! Warwick Conferences to host 2026 British Chess Championships

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Warwick Conferences is proud to announce it will host the 2026 British Chess Championships, welcoming over 1,000 players to the University of Warwick campus next summer. From 1–9 August, our award-winning venues will provide the stage for one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious sporting events.

Spaces To Inspire

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:38:00 GMT

Warwick Conferences has released a striking new promotional video, Spaces To Inspire, offering a fresh perspective on its event spaces through the expressive power of dance. The video follows a dancer as she glides through the conference centre’s diverse venues, transforming them into stages for creativity and inspiration.