The event serves as a platform for caterers, retail professionals and coffee shop/café operators to come together, share ideas, and explore the ever-evolving landscape of the industry. Lunch! will offer attendees a packed schedule of interviews, seminars and networking opportunities.
Chris Brazier, group event director, said: “We are thrilled to unveil this stellar line-up of keynote speakers for this year's lunch! Their collective expertise represents the cutting edge of the industry, and we are confident that attendees will leave the event feeling inspired and empowered to make a real impact in their own businesses."
The speakers include:
- Guy Meakin, UK shops & franchise managing director of Pret
- Marta Pogroszewska, director of GAIL’s
- Jo Hayward, vice president of convenience Europe at BP
- Rachel Chatterton, head of food and beverage development at Holland & Barrett
- Keith Bird, chief executive of Muragama Udon Europe
- Jon Lake, managing director of Chopstix
- Bharti Radix, founder of Bloomsyard
- Will Kenney, commercial director of 200 Degrees
- Peter Dore Smith, founder & director of Kaffeine
The show will also host panel sessions, delivering insights and expertise across a range of topics. One of the most anticipated will focus on upcoming food, beverage and menu trends across varying food to go concepts.
Lunch! together with Casual Dining and Commercial Kitchen will take place on the 27-28th September. Together they will feature over 600 exhibitors across the hospitality sector. Register for free here.