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Toby Wand, Managing Director at organisers Fresh Montgomery said: “The Hospitality Show is a fantastic opportunity to see what equipment will be arriving in the year ahead, view everything under one roof, talk with suppliers about their ranges and see what the future holds in terms of equipment updates and new technology.”
The CESA Innovation Zone is the only place operators need visit to view the most relevant and up-to-date products the industry has to offer. Keith Warren, CESA Associate Director said: "The Zone will put the focus on leading-edge equipment that really has the potential to make a big impact with caterers going forward.”
The Catering Equipment Networking Dinner offers an opportunity for visitors to relax and socialise away
