Casual Dining Keynote speakers 2018

Pub & restaurant leaders share the best advice they’ve ever been given

Press Releases, Speaker Q&As

For Mitchells & Butlers’ Susan Chappell, “sharing stories that inspire and energise us to do something differently” is a big part of Casual Dining show’s long-standing appeal.  Its popular Keynote Theatre, which attracts hundreds of visitors per session, offers an invaluable opportunity to hear expert insights, business strategies and advice from some of the biggest names in the business. We asked Susan, and a few of our other 2018 speakers, to share the best advice they’ve ever received — those nuggets of wisdom that helped inspire them to think ‘differently’. Susan Chappell, divisional director/exec co, Mitchells & Butlers: “Do a…

Pub operators gear up for Casual Dining 2018

Press Releases

Already a magnet for top buyers from across the casual dining sector, Casual Dining 2018 is expecting to see a record number of UK pub and bar operators among its attendees later this month — when doors open at the Business Design Centre in London on 21-22 February. Event organiser Diversified UK says the number of pub and bar buyers at Casual Dining has swelled year on year (it was up 10% in 2017 and a massive 25% in 2016) – reflecting the growing importance of food sales as a crucial revenue stream for many.

Casual Dining 2018 Exhibitor Show Highlights

New food, drink, equipment, tech & services at Casual Dining 2018

Press Releases

Casual Dining 2018 has released its exhibitor show highlights for 2018. Visiting buyers will be among the first to see, sample, and source a host of new products, catering equipment and services from 200 exhibiting companies. Blue corn tortillas, vegan burgers, gin salami, cold brews, spiced pear vodka tonic, craft pickles, multi-tier grills, compact draught beer systems, and streamlined payment solutions – are just some of the new innovations on offer.

Casual Dining show expands its drinks menu

Press Releases

Pub, bar and restaurant buyers looking to refresh their drinks menus are set to enjoy a tastings extravaganza at next month’s Casual Dining trade show, which returns to the Business Design Centre, in London, on 21-22 February. Thanks to a 41% increase in exhibitors offering alcoholic beverages for 2018, visitors will be able to see and sample the show’s biggest choice of beer, ciders, wines, spirits and mixers yet. Some of the world’s best-selling beer and cider brands are now confirmed, including Heineken UK – Blade, KBE Drinks (Kingfisher Beer Europe), Duvel Moortgat UK, Budweiser Budvar UK, Carlsberg UK, World…

Casual Dining secures stellar Keynote line-up for 2018

Press Releases

New World Trading Company’s CEO Chris Hill, Yo!’s marketing director Luisa Fernandez, and Dishoom’s operations director Brian Trollip are the latest speakers now confirmed for Casual Dining 2018, which returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 21-22 February. They’ll be appearing at the event alongside other big names from the Casual Dining Group, Mitchells & Butlers, Jamie’s Italian, PizzaExpress, Pho, and Loungers.  Plus, over 200 exhibitors (across three floors at the BDC) showcasing a host of new products, equipment and services. Chris Hill will be sharing his thoughts on the casual dining pub and bar sector in an…

Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2018 finalists announced

Press Releases

Over 80 restaurant and pub operators from across the UK are now one step closer to being crowned the nation’s best, following the announcement of the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards shortlist today. The awards, organised by Diversified Communications UK, recognise and celebrate the standout restaurant and pub operators of the year across the growing multi-billion pound casual dining sector. Operators up for multiple awards (three or more) include Zizzi, Las Iguanas, ASK Italian, Bistrot Pierre, Brewhouse and Kitchen, Haché, Hubbox, KuPP, The Alchemist, and wagamama.  While Azzurri Group, Boparan Restaurant Group, Casual Dining Group, Greene King, Living Ventures,…

Pub & restaurant leaders to deliver Keynotes at Casual Dining 2018

Press Releases

Casual Dining has unveiled more new speakers for 2018, including MDs and senior directors from PizzaExpress, Mitchells & Butlers, Casual Dining Group, Loungers and Pho. Returning to the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, on 21-22 February next year, the show’s free Keynote line-up now includes Susan Chappell, divisional director, exec committee, at Mitchells & Butlers; Mark Smith, MD of Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho; Nick Collins, CEO of Loungers; James Spragg, chief operating officer of Casual Dining Group (CDG); and Zoe Bowley, UK & Ireland MD at PizzaExpress. Representing some of the UK’s biggest and most well-known casual dining chains,…