Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious event for the hospitality and foodservice industry, returns to ExCeL London from 3-5 March 2020.With four shows in one, HRC (formerly Hotelympia) is the definitive event for all sectors of the hospitality and foodservice industry. Plan your visit now, taking in The Foodservice Show, The Professional Kitchen Show, the Interiors and Tabletop Show plus the Hospitality Tech Show for three days of unrivalled sourcing and networking opportunities. HRC (formerly Hotelympia) will welcome 600 suppliers, showcasing ground-breaking products from big brands to innovative start-ups in catering equipment, food, drink, technology, interior design and tabletop solutions.
This industry leading event will keep you up-to-date with the issues, trends and developments affecting the public sector. From sustainability to staff retention, make sure you are ahead of the game by registering to visit.
At HRC 2020, they have identified the most essential topics that will be critical to the future of your business. Attend and you’ll gain a thorough understanding into what products are available to meet these needs alongside multiple stages offering insight from business owners who are already leading the way.
Staff Recruitment and Retention – tips on tackling the growing negative perception of working in foodservice and what alternatives can your business implement do improve training, happiness and overall wellbeing of your staff.
Sustainability and Waste Management – How can your business lessen the amount of food that goes to waste each day and be more self-sufficient? We will offer information on what resources are available for reusing food and plastic-free alternatives.
Health & Wellbeing – From health-based menus to the design of the environment you cater for, today’s consumer needs have changed, and the public sector should be leading the way in accommodating for them.
Marketing & Branding Masterclasses – The rise of influencers, how to work with them, how to make sure your offerings are ‘Instagramable’ alongside all-important social media and branding tips.
The full programme of inspirational seminars and sessions is now available to book.
Guests are encouraged to join the broad ranging schedule of talks, presentations, panel discussions and chef demonstrations, covering everything from sustainability, food and drink trends, health and wellbeing to technology, branding and design, all brought to life in topical debates from some of the industries leading restaurateurs, hoteliers, caterers, designers and leading figures in their sector.
Aptly named, the Vision Stage is where you can learn all about the latest trends and pressing issues affecting the food, drink and hospitality industries. Leading industry speakers and influencers will be leading the conversations with lively discussions and interviews. These dedicated sessions will tackle topics from the perspective of hoteliers, restaurateurs and catering professionals, all with a common theme covering foodservice and hospitality throughout. Visitors will leave the sessions feeling inspired to implement new changes to drive their businesses forward for 2020 and beyond.
Sessions on the Vision Stage include:
Also, with the results in, don’t miss the discussion around what can we learn from the UK’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey with Brett Smith, Planday; Jill Whittaker FCA, HIT Training; Jon Dawson, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London and One Hyde Park Residence and Dawn Redman, Hospitality Jobs UK. The UKs largest hospitality salary survey closes on Friday January 31st, 2020.
Moving to Sustainable Hospitality 2020: Food Made Good with the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) will take place on Wednesday 4th March and will include a mix of talks and workshops in the 7-9 South Gallery Rooms. You will be welcomed by Raymond Blanc, Chef Patron at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, The SRA and WRAP UK with educational sessions including, how to increase local sourcing, improved plant based menu offerings, how to tackle food waste, improve your recycling and how to reduce unnecessary plastics – they will give a clear picture on 10 key areas of sustainability for your business, along with helpful tools & tips on implementing this.
Taking centre stage on The Staff Canteen Live will be an impressive line up of personalities, from kitchens the length and breadth of the UK. Take your pick from up and coming talent to household names including, Tom Kerridge of The Hand and Flowers, Tom De Keyser of The Coach, Jason Atherton of The Social Company, Simon Hulstone of The Elephant, Angela Hartnett of Murano, Phil Howard and Toby Burrowes of Elystan Street, Sandia Chang of Bubbledogs and James Knappett of Kitchen Table, Sally Abé of Harwood Arms and one of Britain’s most loved chefs, Michel Roux Jr.
Experts and innovators take to the TechX stage for impactful TED-style talks to showcase the new digital products and trailblazing technologies available to improve your hospitality business. From AI and automation, to biometrics and virtual concierges, this A-Z of opportunity is sure to leave you inspired.
Sessions on the TechX Stage include:
Keterina Albanese, HRC Content Director commented, “We will welcome a variety of industry leaders to contribute at this year’s show. This gathering of inspirational speakers will share their insights and advice on a range of topics: F&B Trends, Sustainability, Marketing & Branding, Staff and most importantly the future of the hospitality industry. All will be discussed, whilst provoking and questioning the part we all play in protecting, nurturing and thriving in this exciting industry”.
To register for your complimentary pass, book sessions and start planning your day at the show visit www.hrc.co.uk
The Institute of Hospitality are an industry partner of this event. We will be exhibiting on stand number P646 and look forward to seeing you there!
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