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Coverage of foodservice and hospitality developments at a major London exhibitions and events venue, including dining innovations, contract partnerships, and venue-led culinary infrastructure. Highlights include partnerships extending sustainable catering offerings, tech-enabled service models, waterfront dining initiatives, and insights from large-scale trade shows and expositions. Tailored for foodservice directors, hospitality suppliers, event caterers, and operators evaluating large‑venue strategies and event‑driven demand.
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Nov- 2020 -12 NovemberFood and Drink
Casual Dining show postponed until September 2021
The Casual Dining trade show, which was set to take place in March next year, has been postponed amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and government restrictions. The event, which is dedicated to the casual dining sector, will now take place between 23-24 September 2021 at ExCeL London, its organiser Diversified…
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Aug- 2020 -12 AugustAwards & Events
HRC Show given green light for March 2021
The ‘Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show’ (HRC) has been given the green light to go ahead next year between the 22 – 24 March 2021, after both the government and ExCeL London announced a lifting of restrictions from 1 October this year. Previously known as Hotelympia, the show returned to…
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Mar- 2020 -27 MarchCoronavirus
Casual Dining Show 2020 cancelled
Event organisers Diversified Communications has announced it has taken the decision to cancel the Casual Dining Show 2020. The news, revealed in an email, comes after the scheduled event venue – London’s ExCeL – is to be converted into a makeshift hospital. NHS Nightingale as it will be called will…
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13 MarchAwards & Events
Casual Dining Show postponed until July over coronavirus fears
Following increasing concern about the developing coronavirus situation, Casual Dining organiser Diversified Communications UK has announced it has consulted with the industry and decided to postpone the event to 14-15 July 2020, at ExCeL London. Chris Brazier, group event director of diversified communications UK, said: “Casual Dining is the single…
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Feb- 2020 -17 FebruaryAwards & Events
Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers
Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!, London Union, Loungers, Carluccio’s, Byron, Flat Iron, Imbiba, Pizza Pilgrims, Wahaca, Dishoom, Busaba, Yard & Coop, and Hippo Inns to its lineup of over 65 keynote speakers. The event, which…
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Feb- 2019 -28 FebruaryAwards & Events
IFE 2019 ambassadors unveiled
To celebrate its 21st edition, The International Food and Drink Event (IFE) 2019 has announced it is collaborating with six industry experts. The ‘ambassadors’ will work with organiser, Fresh Montgomery, to identify trends, build insights and share industry knowledge, in an aim to ensure visitors are given an “unrivalled experience”.…
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