In This Issue
Raising the Game - HTA Catering Conference 2016 is only 18 days away
First Dates Maitre d'H on why excellent customer service is absolutely critical
Leon co-founder on sourcing, supplier management, menu development and customer engagement
Dobbies Head of Restaurants on the growth of afternoon teas
Great customer service the Fron Goch way
Vision of future trends
Tongs catering journey towards a destination centre
Book your place at the HTA Catering Conference now
Workshop session - Consumer dynamics in coffee: What’s driving the market and how to unlock commercial growth
Panel Sessions
Meet key suppliers in the conference exhibition
Conference Dinner and The Greatest Catering Awards
Bents, Mains of Drum and Woodside Plant Centre crowned The Greatest Catering Teams at HTA Catering Conference
Perrywood are The Greatest Afternoon Tea Experience Team
Timmermans Chef Team are The Greatest
The love flows with The Greatest Front of House team at Fron Goch
Special award for the F&B Wyevale Head Office team
Local butchers are The Greatest Catering Suppliers
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Raising the Game - HTA Catering Conference 2016 is only 18 days away


With only 18 days to go, now is the time to sign up for the HTA Catering Conference, exhibition and dinner, which takes place on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th June at The Belfry Hotel and Resort, near Sutton Coldfield...
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First Dates Maitre d'H on why excellent customer service is absolutely critical
 
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Fred Sirieix, General Manager of Michelin-starred restaurant Galvin at Windows on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane, and Maitre d'H in the Channel 4 series "First Dates" will discuss the principles of customer service...
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Leon co-founder on sourcing, supplier management, menu development and customer engagement

Henry Dimbleby, Co-Founder of the popular, award-winning, high-street chain of Leon Restaurants, explains the concept behind Leon...
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Dobbies Head of Restaurants on the growth of afternoon teas
 
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Anthony Hester, Head of Restaurants at Dobbies will be looking at opportunities to grow sales...
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Great customer service the Fron Goch way




Melanie Sewell, Catering Director at award winning Fron Goch Garden Centre inspires her catering team to deliver great customer service...
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Vision of future trends
 
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Using his depth of knowledge from the restaurant and garden centre worlds, Mark Harris, Proprietor of Harris Restaurant Consultants, will speak behalf of headline partner, Vision Commercial Kitchens, exploring the latest trends and what can be expected in the future...
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Tongs catering journey towards a destination centre
  

Tong Garden Centre Co-owner, Mark Farnsworth, and Commercial Manager, Sharon McNair, will talk about their catering journey over the last 12 months and the importance it plays in their growing business...
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Book your place at the HTA Catering Conference now

The cost to HTA members is £325.00, plus VAT, which includes the two day conference, dinner and accommodation for single occupancy at The Belfry (£445.00, plus VAT for non-members).  Single day only rates are also available for those who cannot attend the full conference.

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Workshop session - Consumer dynamics in coffee: What’s driving the market and how to unlock commercial growth
 
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Andrew Jack, Head of Marketing at Matthew Algie, will take you through the macro dynamics in the market and some of the key trends within coffee – and  importantly how to activate and commercialise these opportunities...
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Panel Sessions

  


Boyd Douglas Davies will chair debates on both days covering the latest hot topics in garden centre catering...
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Meet key suppliers in the conference exhibition


Running alongside the conference will be an exhibition featuring suppliers into the industry...
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Conference Dinner and The Greatest Catering Awards



Run in association with the GCA this year’s conference and exhibition features a formal dinner and the presentaions of GTN's ‘Greatest Catering Awards’...

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Book your place at the HTA Catering Conference now

The cost to HTA members is £325.00, plus VAT, which includes the two day conference, dinner and accommodation for single occupancy at The Belfry (£445.00, plus VAT for non-members).  Single day only rates are also available for those who cannot attend the full conference.

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