Garden centre catering professionals gear up for Commercial Kitchen 2017
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 Commercial Kitchen, the UK’s first trade show dedicated to the running of effective kitchen operations, is all set for a successful second edition when it opens its doors on 6-7 June at the NEC Birmingham. Hundreds of garden centre catering professionals from across the UK have already pre-registered to visit.
The show has enjoyed strong industry and association support from the outset. Its launch event attracted 1,723 attendees including catering mangers, chefs, operation managers and procurement professionals.
“The enthusiastic reception for the launch of Commercial Kitchen last year proved that there was a substantial demand for a dedicated event that featured the cutting edge equipment that senior decision makers were looking for,” says group event director Chris Brazier.
“The kitchen is one of the most important investments any garden centre catering operation has to make, and Commercial Kitchen is the most comprehensive trade show of its kind, in this country. This year’s buyers can look forward to our most exciting line-up yet. They’ll enjoy opportunities to experience first-hand, ground breaking new products and services from leading industry innovators to help ensure their kitchen is sustainable, innovative and future proofed.”
The latest innovations
For 2017, visiting buyers will have even more new innovations to see, with 100 exhibitors showcasing the complete range of innovative equipment, devices and utensils required to run a commercial kitchen; including cooking equipment, refrigeration, storage, warewashing, fit out and design.
Visitors to the show can see the most exciting new products that have launched in the market in the Innovation Challenge Gallery. They’ll be able to vote for their favourite products and be part of the audience to find out which ones are awarded a coveted Commercial Kitchen Innovation Challenge Award.
Unmissable keynote seminars
The show’s free Keynote Theatre will host a number of expert panel sessions, plus a series of exclusive interviews and Keynotes.
Among the big names now confirmed are world-renowned pastry chef Claire Clark MBE, Robert Quehan, formerly of The Ivy and now head chef at The Redwood Bistro at Bishopstoke Park (the UK’s first retirement village to be awarded an AA Rosette for its food) and Kate Nicholls, chief executive of the ALMR.
Other leading speakers for 2017 include Andrew Stephen, CEO of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, joined by Henry Unwin, sustainability manager at Nando’s, who will outline proven strategies and benefits for making commercial kitchens more sustainable, in terms of CSR, brand and profit.
The Keynote Programme is now available to view at www.commercialkitchenshow.co.uk/education
 Essential info:
Dates and Opening times -
Tuesday 6th June: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 7th June: 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry is 1 hour before show close
Venue – NEC Birmingham
Website – www.commercialkitchenshow.co.uk
To register for your free trade ticket in advance (saving the £20 door fee), please visit www.commercialkitchenshow.co.uk and quote priority code CK147.
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