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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.

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.

Catering students sharpen their skills with Warwick Conferences’ expert chefs

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:24:05 GMT

Hospitality and catering students at Hereward College have been reaping the benefits of two hands-on cookery masterclasses with Warwick Conferences’ expert chefs.

Hereward College – based in Tile Hill – provides study programmes, learning experiences, and award-winning work placement opportunities for young people aged 16-25 with complex disabilities and learning difficulties.

Warwick Conferences wins Best Business Venue at the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2024

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:18:00 GMT

The team at Warwick Conferences are celebrating after being named Business Events Venue of the Year at the West Midlands Tourism Awards last night.

Warwick Conference chefs represent the UK at international competition

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:20:00 GMT

Our talented chefs, Thomas Parker and Ryan Dare, have returned from Denmark after representing the UK at the Europe Copper Skillet Final earlier this month. The invitation to compete internationally at this prestigious event is a significant achievement in its own right. Although Tom and Ryan just missed out on top honours, this international recognition still speaks to the quality of chefs at Warwick Conferences.

Warwick Conferences signs up as Patron member of Destination Coventry

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:58:00 GMT

We’re delighted to announce that Warwick Conferences has signed up to be a Patron member of destination management organisation (DMO), Destination Coventry.

Destination Coventry plays an important role promoting Coventry and Warwickshire through its destination management and marketing activities which are championed by consumer facing brands, including Visit Coventry and venue finder, Conference Coventry and Warwickshire.