The London Produce Show and Conference announces the schedule for the brand new Foodservice Forum on June 8, 2016 from 8:45am – 5:25pm in the Ballroom of the Grosvenor House Hotel.
The Foodservice Forum is a one-day, interactive seminar programme dedicated to the UK’s diverse and thriving foodservice industry. The forum theme ‘Putting Produce First’ will address the question of how to get more fresh produce on restaurant plates and encourage more chefs and development chefs to have produce front of mind when developing menus for restaurants of all shapes, genres and size.
The Foodservice Forum will add another level of value to the London Produce Show and Conference (LPS16) and will appeal to culinary heavy hitters and major UK and international foodservice companies. The programme will include seminars, panel discussions, chef demonstrations, and ideation sessions – all with a view to improving the performance of fresh produce across the foodservice and catering sectors. A top-class group of speakers and panelists will cover topics including: Produce – The New Fast Food, menu customisation for consumers, committing to zero food waste, creating nutritional and exciting meals for youngsters and much more. The forum is sponsored by Reynolds, Westlands, ChefsKit and Feedback – the London Produce Show’s official charity partner.
For marketers of fresh produce, the morning’s keynote speaker is a must-see. Food-lover Andy Clarke was the long-time producer of smash-hit BBC television show Saturday Kitchen and knows a thing or too about getting products into the rarified atmosphere of prime-time TV. He will help you find the elements of your fresh produce mix that will not only excite consumers, but also the chefs who want to cook with them on air. And if you fancy a bit of that limelight yourself, Andy will also have a few tips on overcoming camera shyness.
The LPS16 Foodservice Forum will provide the opportunity to learn from industry experts about what it takes to be part of the UK’s burgeoning food scene and how to grow your foodservice business. It is a networking opportunity to share experiences with foodservice suppliers, top chefs and fresh produce experts.
The day is free for chefs and fresh produce buyers to attend. For all others, there is a fee of £99. Please see below for the full schedule.
“It hasn’t always been the case, but these days, the world is looking to London for the next big trends in food,” said London Produce Show and Conference Managing Director Tommy Leighton. “We have an incredible opportunity to bring together the experts from the fresh produce industry with their counterparts in the foodservice and catering arenas, to share best practice and experiences and find ways to work together to bring about serious gastronomic advancement for fresh fruits and vegetables.”
The day will be hosted by Food Retailer and Restaurateur Jason Danciger a Paris-trained chef, former M&S head of hospitality and Food and Beverage Director for Wyvale, and now chairman of Espresso Board for HEJ Coffee.
The Foodservice Forum will be followed by the London Produce Show and Conference’s opening cocktail reception in the Great Room from 6:30pm to 8.30pm at the Grosvenor House Hotel, a JW Marriott hotel on Park Lane, London.
