Whatever your role in the industry, you’re sure to come away with business boosting insights and inspiration from The Restaurant Show 2018. Now in its 30th anniversary year, the event will see an impressive line-up of experts, influencers and industry names come together to share their expertise and life lessons. And, with over 450 exhibitors to explore too, it really is set to be a feast of ideas and inspiration.
Live sessions to get excited about
Among the exciting names already confirmed to speak are Tom Kerridge of The Hand and Flowers and Daniel Clifford of Midsummer House.
Visitors can also look forward to hearing from sustainable food pioneer Doug McMaster, Founder of Silo Brighton, as he talks about his new venture and partnership with leading bartender Mr Lyan of White Lyan and Super Lyan. These two trailblazers are blending food and drink in their new project, CUB. Learn how they’re bringing people together with an innovative planet-positive menu that makes customers’ minds and bellies happy.
Business boosting insights
OpenTable will have a panel of experts on hand discussing how you can combine the art of hospitality with smarter technology. There will be practical advice about how to capitalise on the best communication channels to boost loyalty and bring new customers directly to you. Additionally, OpenTable will share how some of its newest features can make getting in touch with your diners even more seamless.
The live sessions from MCA’s Strategic Advisor Simon Stenning always draw a crowd, as he shares the latest research, giving away valuable insights for everyone in the industry. Among the subjects he’ll cover this year is Casual Dining, looking at future growth, movement and key trends to explore.
Taste sensations
At the heart of The Restaurant Show is fantastic food & drink and amazing ingredients and that’s certainly the case in “Destination Jaen: outstanding olive oil from Spain” – the live session celebrating the best of this special region.
Other taste sensations to get involved with include ‘Celebrating Sake’ with Peter McCombie, Master of Wine and UK Ambassador for Sake. There’s also ‘Across the board’ with cheese writer Patrick McGuigan and Matthew Carver from The Cheese Restaurant in Camden.
Bringing talent to the table
A Restaurant Show institution, The Competition Theatre will once again be buzzing as it hosts some of the industry’s leading competitions, including the Kikkoman Masters, Copa Jerez, the Craft Guild’s Prestigious National Chef of the Year as well as Young National Chef of the Year and the Compass Junior, Apprentice and Senior Chef of the years. Make sure you find time to come along and immerse yourself in the excitement and tension as the competition hot up.
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