06-21-2008, 08:54 AM
The Restaurant Show Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary And Gives You 20 Special Reasons To Visit 6th- 8th October Earls Court 2
The Restaurant Show 2008 is celebrating its 20th year at the heart of the industry. To mark this fact there are 20 reasons to visit this years show which is set to inspire, showcasing innovation in all areas of the restaurant industry.
1. 20 Chefs for 20 years: See our top line-up of world-renowned chefs including Giorgio Locatelli, Atul Kochhar, Michael Caines and Rachel Green on The Stage where they will be demonstrating their culinary skills
2. The Competition Theatre: This will host some of the industries leading competitions including KNORR National Chef of the Year and the Barry Callebaut World Chocolate Masters
3. Chocolate lovers delight: Barry Callebaut’s World Chocolate Masters is the premier global event for chocolatiers, patissiers and pastry chefs. The search for the world’s greatest exponent of chocolate work begins now with a series of national selections to be held throughout all corners of the earth and ending with a World final in October 2009. The UK National pre-selection of the World Chocolate Masters will take place at The Restaurant Show in October 2008. The winner of the competition will receive the title of UK Chocolate Master and will represent Great Britain at the World Final. This year’s theme is ‘Haute Couture’
4. KNORR National Chef of the year competition: The search for the KNORR National Chef of the Year 2008 is officially underway. The biennial competition, run by the Craft Guild of Chefs in partnership with KNORR, is one of the most respected culinary challenges in the industry, acknowledging and rewarding the crème de la crème of today’s chef talent. The KNORR National Chef of the Year competition culminates in a live final held at The Restaurant Show 2008. Eight finalists will compete in this highly charged atmosphere for the coveted KNORR National Chef of the Year 2008 title and £10,000 prize, each creating a four-course meal over the space of four hours from a selection of ingredients provided in a mystery basket
5. Compass Group: Compass Group UK & Ireland is delighted to be returning to The Restaurant Show to hold its Junior and Senior, Compass Chef of the Year culinary competition. This highly contested event, showcasing the depth of culinary talent at Compass, will be held at The Restaurant Show on 8th October 2008
6. Restaurants galore: For the first time ever The Restaurant Show will be hosting 2 On-Site restaurants including One O One and Café Spice; the ultimate celebration of gourmet food. This will allow visitors the opportunity to sample signature dishes from the capital’s greatest chefs. With an array of tantalizing menus from an assortment of culinary traditions, visitors will be spoilt for choice
7. Highlights of the last 20 years: Discover how the industry has changed over the last 20 years and the major icons that remain strong. What have been the major turning points in the industry? Who have proven to be the pioneers of change? What has been the most legendary restaurant of the past 20 years?
8. Champagne Jacquart Premier Lounge: The perfect place to relax and sample the Champagne Jacquart range of Cuvées and an array of fine wines. This VIP lounge will enable Sommeliers and industry professionals to relax and network, away from the bustle of the show. The Champagne Jacquart Premier lounge is in association with Arena, Academy of Culinary Arts, Academy of Food & Wine, Restaurant Association and the BHA
9. The Food and Drink Match Theatre: Your chance to hear inspirational talks from leading Champagne, wine and beer sommeliers, cheese & olive oil experts. Educational, informative and inspirational, this feature also offers hourly sessions on how to taste and test for quality as well as the opportunity to match new and interesting combinations such as beer and chocolate to oysters and wine. Experts including Sommelier of the Year, Georoid Devaney, and Tate’s Head Sommelier Hamish Anderson, will be on hand to demonstrate how it’s done
10. The ICON Bar sponsored by Matthew Clark: a great place to enjoy a cocktail or two whilst listening to experts explain how to make your bar the place to be, with cocktail demonstrations, food & wine and even food & beer matching. Get advice and help on how to design the perfect wine list. The ICON bar is a must see feature for anyone in the hospitality industry where you can listen while a Master of Wine, a world renowned mixologist or a Belgium Beer Sommelier pass on their secrets of success. Your chance to rub shoulders with the UKs top industry professionals
11. Innovation: Innovation is a key theme running through this year’s Restaurant Show and there is no doubt that this is what visitors will find. Creating a unique selling point is key to success and experts are on hand to help you establish yours
12. Discovery Tasting: Hosted by the International Spirits Challenge, this is an integral part of the competition. The main focus of the tasting is to provide key players in the spirits trade the fantastic opportunity to taste spirits from producers seeking UK representation. The Discovery Tasting is a unique chance to explore, at a leisurely pace, different styles of spirit from producers the world over. Be amongst the first to discover a collection of international spirits waiting to be added to your portfolio
13. Discover ethnic food: This year’s Restaurant Show will educate visitors about the growing ethnic food culture in the UK. Indian food and its recent growth will take centre stage, alongside on-site restaurant Café Spice and renowned chef Atul Kochher
14. Champagne Jacquart Rising Star Awards: The eagerly anticipated awards will be launched at The Restaurant Show 2008. Who will be the next Rising Star?
15. Central Food Market: Centrepiece at The Restaurant Show, this is your chance to source some unique and interesting ingredients, speak to the people who produce them and learn how they can be used to add value to your menu
16. Panel debate: The Restaurant Show will host a topical and lively debate on the restaurant industry with some high profile guests. The debate will welcome visitors to put forward their questions to the panel of experts. Should restaurants be fined for not using seasonal produce? How are world food shortages going to affect the restaurant industry? Should critics be allowed in restaurants during the first few weeks of opening?
17. Over 350 major suppliers: Visitors will be able to discover the best suppliers available across all sectors: food, drink, equipment, interiors and business services. A great chance to catch up with your existing suppliers and meet some new ones
18. Network and meet new and old friends: The Restaurant Show provides the perfect place to catch up with old friends and meet some new contacts. Why have facebook when you can have the real thing!
19. Mood matters: Wine & music match. The Restaurant Show is interested to know what music matches which wine and is asking chefs to tell us their favourite food and music match – do you listen to Neil Diamond whilst sipping a Prosecco or Pavarotti whilst drinking a classic Barolo?
20. In the words of Tom Aikens: ‘The Restaurant Show is a fantastic event, showcasing the very different aspects of restaurants and catering’
The Restaurant Show 2008 is celebrating its 20th year at the heart of the industry. To mark this fact there are 20 reasons to visit this years show which is set to inspire, showcasing innovation in all areas of the restaurant industry.
1. 20 Chefs for 20 years: See our top line-up of world-renowned chefs including Giorgio Locatelli, Atul Kochhar, Michael Caines and Rachel Green on The Stage where they will be demonstrating their culinary skills
2. The Competition Theatre: This will host some of the industries leading competitions including KNORR National Chef of the Year and the Barry Callebaut World Chocolate Masters
3. Chocolate lovers delight: Barry Callebaut’s World Chocolate Masters is the premier global event for chocolatiers, patissiers and pastry chefs. The search for the world’s greatest exponent of chocolate work begins now with a series of national selections to be held throughout all corners of the earth and ending with a World final in October 2009. The UK National pre-selection of the World Chocolate Masters will take place at The Restaurant Show in October 2008. The winner of the competition will receive the title of UK Chocolate Master and will represent Great Britain at the World Final. This year’s theme is ‘Haute Couture’
4. KNORR National Chef of the year competition: The search for the KNORR National Chef of the Year 2008 is officially underway. The biennial competition, run by the Craft Guild of Chefs in partnership with KNORR, is one of the most respected culinary challenges in the industry, acknowledging and rewarding the crème de la crème of today’s chef talent. The KNORR National Chef of the Year competition culminates in a live final held at The Restaurant Show 2008. Eight finalists will compete in this highly charged atmosphere for the coveted KNORR National Chef of the Year 2008 title and £10,000 prize, each creating a four-course meal over the space of four hours from a selection of ingredients provided in a mystery basket
5. Compass Group: Compass Group UK & Ireland is delighted to be returning to The Restaurant Show to hold its Junior and Senior, Compass Chef of the Year culinary competition. This highly contested event, showcasing the depth of culinary talent at Compass, will be held at The Restaurant Show on 8th October 2008
6. Restaurants galore: For the first time ever The Restaurant Show will be hosting 2 On-Site restaurants including One O One and Café Spice; the ultimate celebration of gourmet food. This will allow visitors the opportunity to sample signature dishes from the capital’s greatest chefs. With an array of tantalizing menus from an assortment of culinary traditions, visitors will be spoilt for choice
7. Highlights of the last 20 years: Discover how the industry has changed over the last 20 years and the major icons that remain strong. What have been the major turning points in the industry? Who have proven to be the pioneers of change? What has been the most legendary restaurant of the past 20 years?
8. Champagne Jacquart Premier Lounge: The perfect place to relax and sample the Champagne Jacquart range of Cuvées and an array of fine wines. This VIP lounge will enable Sommeliers and industry professionals to relax and network, away from the bustle of the show. The Champagne Jacquart Premier lounge is in association with Arena, Academy of Culinary Arts, Academy of Food & Wine, Restaurant Association and the BHA
9. The Food and Drink Match Theatre: Your chance to hear inspirational talks from leading Champagne, wine and beer sommeliers, cheese & olive oil experts. Educational, informative and inspirational, this feature also offers hourly sessions on how to taste and test for quality as well as the opportunity to match new and interesting combinations such as beer and chocolate to oysters and wine. Experts including Sommelier of the Year, Georoid Devaney, and Tate’s Head Sommelier Hamish Anderson, will be on hand to demonstrate how it’s done
10. The ICON Bar sponsored by Matthew Clark: a great place to enjoy a cocktail or two whilst listening to experts explain how to make your bar the place to be, with cocktail demonstrations, food & wine and even food & beer matching. Get advice and help on how to design the perfect wine list. The ICON bar is a must see feature for anyone in the hospitality industry where you can listen while a Master of Wine, a world renowned mixologist or a Belgium Beer Sommelier pass on their secrets of success. Your chance to rub shoulders with the UKs top industry professionals
11. Innovation: Innovation is a key theme running through this year’s Restaurant Show and there is no doubt that this is what visitors will find. Creating a unique selling point is key to success and experts are on hand to help you establish yours
12. Discovery Tasting: Hosted by the International Spirits Challenge, this is an integral part of the competition. The main focus of the tasting is to provide key players in the spirits trade the fantastic opportunity to taste spirits from producers seeking UK representation. The Discovery Tasting is a unique chance to explore, at a leisurely pace, different styles of spirit from producers the world over. Be amongst the first to discover a collection of international spirits waiting to be added to your portfolio
13. Discover ethnic food: This year’s Restaurant Show will educate visitors about the growing ethnic food culture in the UK. Indian food and its recent growth will take centre stage, alongside on-site restaurant Café Spice and renowned chef Atul Kochher
14. Champagne Jacquart Rising Star Awards: The eagerly anticipated awards will be launched at The Restaurant Show 2008. Who will be the next Rising Star?
15. Central Food Market: Centrepiece at The Restaurant Show, this is your chance to source some unique and interesting ingredients, speak to the people who produce them and learn how they can be used to add value to your menu
16. Panel debate: The Restaurant Show will host a topical and lively debate on the restaurant industry with some high profile guests. The debate will welcome visitors to put forward their questions to the panel of experts. Should restaurants be fined for not using seasonal produce? How are world food shortages going to affect the restaurant industry? Should critics be allowed in restaurants during the first few weeks of opening?
17. Over 350 major suppliers: Visitors will be able to discover the best suppliers available across all sectors: food, drink, equipment, interiors and business services. A great chance to catch up with your existing suppliers and meet some new ones
18. Network and meet new and old friends: The Restaurant Show provides the perfect place to catch up with old friends and meet some new contacts. Why have facebook when you can have the real thing!
19. Mood matters: Wine & music match. The Restaurant Show is interested to know what music matches which wine and is asking chefs to tell us their favourite food and music match – do you listen to Neil Diamond whilst sipping a Prosecco or Pavarotti whilst drinking a classic Barolo?
20. In the words of Tom Aikens: ‘The Restaurant Show is a fantastic event, showcasing the very different aspects of restaurants and catering’