Celebrated industry figures including the prodigal chef patron of Luke’s Dining Room, Luke Thomas, and Aktar Islam, winner of the BBC’s Great British Menu and head chef at Birmingham’s Lasan join creative chef for Pret A Manger, Nick Sandler; Managing Director of Grand Union Bars, Adam Marshall; front of house consultancy guru and star of BBC’s The Restaurant, David Moore, UK Chocolate Master and owner of CocoaBlack, Ruth Hinks and regional executive chef at contract caterer BaxterStorey, Hayden Groves, on the brand new Business Briefing Stage – a dedicated hub for indispensible insight and inspiration.
Live audience panel sessions, featuring the Business Mentors, will be kicking off the mentoring sessions covering topics including: making the successful transition from kitchen to boardroom, how to reinvent your food offer, and managing your own pub business. Managing Director of Propel Info, Paul Charity will be chairing this must-see segment inviting Grand Union MD Adam Marshall; TLC Inns Founder, Steve Haslam, and founder of Bulldog Group, Kevin Charity, for a lively and insightful debate aimed squarely at those looking at developing or enhancing their own pub business.
The Business Briefing Stage will also see a host of presentations on some of the most current topics affecting the hospitality sector from competing chefs and employment law, right through to nutrition in the public sector. The association for hospitality, finance, revenue and IT professionals, HOSPA, will also be providing an invaluable daily snapshot of the technology market, making the Business Briefing Stage a must visit attraction for attendees from every sector of the hospitality industry.
Toby Wand, Managing Director at Fresh Montgomery comments: “Whether your operation is facing a specific challenge or dilemma, or is simply in need of fresh impetus, our dedicated team of Business Mentors is here to help. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to gain insight from operators who have excelled in their field and want to pass on their experience to others. Whether you book 15 minutes face-to-face, or come along to a panel session, you will leave equipped with the right tools to face future challenges with confidence.”
The booking form for one-to-one mentoring sessions is now live. Simply go to www.hospitalityshow.co.uk/mentors and select the mentor of your choice. Show visitors will also be able to book any remaining slots at the show in January.
Visitors can also register now at www.hospitalityshow.co.uk for their free ticket saving the £20 entry fee.
The Hospitality Show 2013 returns bigger, better and more business-focused than ever before, bringing together over 350 exhibitors from the UK and abroad to create a unique trading platform showcasing the cutting edge in food & drink, catering equipment, interiors, exteriors & tableware, and technology, alongside world class culinary competition Salon Culinaire.
For further information please see www.hospitalityshow.co.uk and follow us on Twitter for everything Hospitality: twitter.com/HospShow
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