The Restaurant Show 2018 speakers revealed
The annual show will mark its 30th year by bringing together suppliers and industry experts for the three-day event.
Two leading chefs will speak on the show’s main live stage about the development of their careers and their insight into the industry.
Tom Kerridge, the Michelin-starred chef behind the award-winning Hand & Flowers pub in Buckinghamshire, will be interviewed about his plans for a new London restaurant. He will also discuss what has helped his career so far.
There will also be the opportunity to hear Daniel Clifford, the chef-patron of Cambridgeshire venue Midsummer House, share the stories behind his trademark dishes.
Clifford became a household name after being one of the winners on BBC television show Great British Menu for the second year in a row in 2013.
Business leaders
A wine tasting session paired with consumer guidance on trends in the market will be hosted by a notable master of wine. With 30 years of experience in the UK wine business, Peter McCombie will share his advice from the operation of his own wine consultancy service for hotels and restaurants.
Attendees will also be offered a chance to hear from leaders in the business of cheese with a special masterclass.
A session hosted by cheese writer Patrick McGuigan and Matthew Carver from the Cheese Restaurant in Camden, London, will provide insight into cutting wastage, boosting margins, and increasing sales. Samples of new-wave British cheeses will also be available.
In addition to famous speakers, the show will also feature the final rounds of international and national competitions.
Competing chefs
The final of an international wine pairing competition is set to take place on the first day of the event.
The Copa Jerez involves groups of chefs and restaurant sommeliers from across seven countries compete to find the perfect balance between modern cooking and the historic Manzanilla sherry wines.
Talented chefs will compete to be crowned the new national chef of the year in the competition’s 46th year. Newcomers in with a shot of winning young national chef of the year will also be cooking to impress.
A chance to learn more about the latest market trends will be available through trend-watching sessions hosted by MCA Foodservice.
Simon Stenning, strategic adviser of the insight provider, will deliver a session on applying current trends to businesses.
The show will take place on 1-3 October at the Olympia London exhibition centre in Kensington, London.
Those interested in more information on the event or registering for free should visit The Restaurant Show’s website.
