2010Shows and Previews

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• a . Registration for the Real Food Festival is now open…
  Save £25* by pre-registering.

• Monday 10th May sees the Real Food Festival open its doors to visitors in a day dedicated to trade only, to discover what’s new from some of the finest food and drink producers in the UK. What’s better, this year for the first time, trade visitors who pre-register for their ticket will get free access, rather than paying £25 fee on Monday.
  The Real Food Festival is the event that offers buyers from all sectors of the food & drink industry the very best. From food service to retail, public institution caterers to wine merchants, come and discover the best ingredients available in the UK and meet the people who produce them. The Real Food Festival provides subsided stands for smaller producers, with up to 400 producers attending, many not to be found at any other food events this year.
  Whilst the dedicated trade day is Monday 10th May, trade visitors will also be able to register for free entry on Sunday, when the show will also be open to consumers (usual ticket price £15).
  Everyone from retail buyers to public service caterers will find plenty to inspire them on the exclusive trade day at the Real Food Festival, Monday 10th May 2010:
  400 small producers that have been hand-picked by the Real Food selection committee and subsidised to take part
  A chance to sample delicious food produced sustainably and ethically.
  Time to talk directly to the producers themselves, discovering the individual stories behind their produce
  An opportunity to join our expert panels as they debate the real food issues that will have a direct impact on the sustainability and profitability of many businesses
  Philip Lowery, Founder of the Real Food Festival comments:
  “For the trade buyer, this is the ultimate one stop shop to source new and unique products. You will find new suppliers who will help you differentiate your business and give you a competitive advantage. And, as well as helping you improve your bottom line, it’s a great day out too”.
  The Real Food Festival is the industry must attend event of the year for trade visitors, so pre-register now for free entry, to avoid paying on the day.
  Real Food Festivalvisit: For more information on the www.realfoodfestival.co.uk

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• b . Tickets now on sale for BBC Summer Good Food Show

• Beat the winter blues and book a ticket to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010. Tickets are now on sale for the Show that brings you everything you need for a sensational summer of fine dining, seasonal treats, refreshing drinks and perfect picnics.
  Visit www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com

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• 1 . Hotelympia is the ultimate showcase for experiencing the latest innovative and energy-saving equipment solutions

• New inspiration for your hospitality business
  Serving up more of the latest product innovations, award winning displays, competitions and practical demonstrations to inspire you.
  Come and see the largest forum of dedicated catering equipment suppliers in the UK, who will be presenting and demonstrating their latest and most innovative light and heavy equipment products and services.
  
• How to get there?
  ExCeL London is located 10 minutes from Canary Wharf, in the heart of London’s Royal Docks.
• Show Dates & Opening Hours
  Sunday 28 February 2010 11:00 to 18:00
  Monday 1 March 2010 09:30 to 17:30
  Tuesday 2 March 2010 09:30 to 17:30
  Wednesday 3 March 2010 09:30 to 17:30
  Thursday 4 March 2010 09:30 to 16:30
• THE RACE IS ON!
  Calling all runners: Sign up and shape up for the Hotelympia 10K
• The race has become one of the highlights of the Show and over 1,000 runners of all levels are expected to take part. The run will take place at 9.30am on Sunday February 28th, 2010 at Excel and will again support The Springboard Charity.
  The website www.hotelympia10k.com is now live and open for registrations.
• Huhtamaki Sponsor ‘Hotelympia 10K’
• “It is with great pleasure that Huhtamaki will be sponsoring the Hotelympia 10K. To be able to support Springboard is brilliant, as they are a fantastic charity doing a wonderful job in helping young, unemployed and disadvantaged people improve their futures by providing information, advice, skills development and work experience throughout the hospitality industry.” said John Young, Huhtamaki General Manager, Foodservice UK and Ireland.
  Huhtamaki manufacture an innovative range of disposables, suitable for use in a variety of outlets – from cafés, juice bars and QSRs; to leisure, stadia and event catering.
  For further information, please call Huhtamaki Marketing on 02392 512434.
• BFFF introduces first frozen food class at Salon Culinaire
  The British Frozen Food Federation is sponsoring the first ever class to use frozen food ingredients in a competition at the world renowned Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres.
  BFFF’s ‘Fish Dish Challenge’ will form part of Salon Culinaire’s schedule of competitions, to be held in front of a live audience at the Hotelympia show..
  Open to all levels of chefs from all culinary backgrounds, contestants will have 30 minutes to prepare, cook and present two portions of a fish dish using the highest quality tuna steaks supplied by BFFF. Friends of the Sea accredited, the tuna is sourced from sustainable stocks in the Pacific Ocean, is pole and line caught, then frozen at the peak of its quality.
  Judges will include renowned industry chefs who will award marks for working methods, culinary skills, presentation, portion size, taste, textures, flavours, timing and temperature.
  Brian Young, Director General of BFFF said: “Our Fish Dish Challenge is a sign of changing culinary attitudes. There has long been a perception that frozen is inferior to fresh. But now that the facts are coming to light, the benefits of frozen are clear.
  “This class will challenge frozen food stereotypes and bust the myth that ‘fresh’ is best. We hope that chefs entering the competition will enjoy using the product – and wish them the very best during the competition.”
  About the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) www.bfff.co.uk

• Bonne Maman . N.B. Bonne Maman Patisserie will be exhibiting at HOTELYMPIA 2010 24 Feb-04 March,
  in the French Pavilion: Stand S2126b – We look forward to seeing you there.
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  • Bonne Maman unwraps new foodservice range
• Iconic Bonzer . Relaunched in black at HOTELYMPIA 2010 24 Feb-04 March. We look forward to seeing you there.
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  • Iconic Bonzer relaunced in black
    to boost kitchen hygiene
    The iconic Bonzer can opener is to be relaunched in black to help meet the demands of modern, 21st Century kitchens.

• 2 . British Pie Week (1st-7th March 2010)

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  Calling all pie fans, British Pie Week in association with Jus-Rol Professional, is back for its third year of festivities. As the climax to the winter long pie celebrations, caterers are being encouraged to celebrate Britain’s most popular pastry dish by putting pies at the top of their menu this March.
  Get involved!
  Participating in Britain’s love affair with pies couldn’t be easier, the dedicated website
  www.britishpieweek.co.uk is packed full of seasonal pie recipes ideas, hints and tips to create and promote your perfect pie menu and FREE POS kits so sign up now! Customers will be hearing all about British Pie Week in the consumer press, so roll out your pies this British Pie Week 1st-7th March 2010!

• 3 . BBC top chef to cook at Hotel and Catering Show Dinner

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  Masterchef winner Steve Groves has revealed that he will be cooking at the prestigious Hotel and Catering Show Dinner on Tuesday 16th March 2010, which will take place at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel.
  Steve, former head chef at Dorset-based Branksome Beach restaurant and current Sous Chef at the exclusive London restaurant Launceston Place, was crowned champion of the popular BBC2 Masterchef: The Professionals show by judges Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace.
  Joining forces with the executive chef at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott, Clyde Hollett, and current head chef at Branksome Beach, Lionel Sene, Steve will work with Clyde and Lionel to design a four-course menu. Guests will also be able to enjoy fine wines courtesy of Matthew Clark.
  To book tickets for the dinner or to donate a prize for the charity auction please telephone 01425 485040 or visit www.hotel-expo.co.uk.

• 4 . 2010 Wessex Salon Culinaire

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  2010 Wessex Salon Culinaire set to stage WorldSkills UK hospitality competitions
  The quest to find the UK’s best chefs is underway with entries now open for the 2010 Wessex Salon Culinaire. Ambitious chefs and restaurant service professionals in employment, training or education have until 9 March 2010 to enter online at www.hotel–expo.co.uk/wsc if they wish to take part.
  The Wessex Salon Culinaire will be staged at the Hotel and Catering Show in Bournemouth on 16 and 17 March 2010 and for the first time in the competitions six year history it will include the WorldSkills UK Cooking, Confectioner/Pastry Chef and Restaurant Services competitions.
  Those wishing to enter the WorldSkills UK Cooking, Confectioner/Pastry Chef and Restaurant Services competitions will be required to compete in three out of five classes in the relevant disciplines. Winners from these three prestigious competitions may be selected to represent the UK at the 2011 WorldSkills Competition, the largest skills event in the world, which will be held in London.

• 5 . Food & Drink Expo

• Food & Drink Expo takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from 21-24 March 2010.
  A showcase for the very latest developments in food and drink products, the show will run simultaneously with seven other shows: Foodex, Baking Industry Exhibition, Convenience Retailing Show, Café+, Off Licence Show, Food & Drink Logistics Show and International Forecourt and Fuel Equipment Show.
  To register for FREE as a visitor, or for general information about the show, click on
  www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk.