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Meet Diisco

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Written by Hasan Shahid, Director and Co-Founder of Diisco Tell us a bit about your company Diisco is a hospitality staffing platform built to make hiring faster, easier and more affordable for venues, while giving hospitality professionals the flexibility to work when and where they choose. The idea for Diisco was born from one of the UK’s largest hospitality WhatsApp communities, where venue managers and hospitality professionals relied on group messages to fill last-minute shifts. While the community was successful, it became clear there had to be a better way than scrolling through endless messages. That’s when our founders transformed…

Meet armourdog®

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Written by Hana El-Giathi, Marketing Manager at armourdog® Tell us a bit about your company armourdog® is a family-owned brand of tablet enclosures, security kiosks and cases. We design products for a range of environments such as the hospitality sector. All our products focus on tablet security in the workplace, from simple industrial designs to complex ergonomic solutions. armourdog® is also partnered with Bosstab, and Australian brand of premium sleek tablet mounting solutions, providing a wide range of practical, secure and aesthetic tablet deployment in hospitality companies. Tell us about your latest product(s) we can hope to see on your…

Meet House of Rum

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Written by David Howarth, Brand Owner. Tell us a bit about your company House of Rum is an independent bottler of rare, single cask, single vintage, single distillery, cask strength rums. Brand owner, David first visited the Caribbean in his early 20s. It was love at first sight, an infatuation that lured him back. He returned a second time, then a third, and more visits followed. Each visit brought a discovery of a new island. A different country. And the development of an ever-deepening connection to the Caribbean. Rum embodied the very essence of the Caribbean, and during his time in…

Meet Craftis

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Written by Angela Campbell, Senior Account Manager at Craftis. Tell us a bit about your company Our story began over 19 years ago when our Managing Director, Suzanne Halpin, wanted a better way to keep her two young daughters entertained while dining out. She saw an opportunity to create an activity bag that delighted children while helping hospitality businesses offer a more enjoyable family experience. From that simple idea, the very first Bizzi Bag was born! Still a family business and now the UK’s leading supplier of children’s activity packs for the hospitality and leisure industry, Suzanne’s daughters, Robyn and…

Meet Geo Green Power

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Written by Andrew Sanderson Tell us a bit about your company Established in 2010, Geo Green Power is one of the UK’s leading independent renewable energy installers, helping businesses, including hospitality operators, cut energy costs and carbon emissions. Our expert team designs, installs and maintains solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and air and ground source heat pump systems, supporting hotels, restaurants and leisure venues as they manage rising energy demands and strengthen sustainability credentials. Founder Andrew Cunningham launched Geo Green Power after a successful career in software development, driven by a commitment to tackling climate change and helping organisations…

Meet Concha y Toro

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Written by Sara Scott Tell us a bit about your company Founded in 1883, Viña Concha y Toro is Latin America’s leading producer and occupies an outstanding position among the world’s most important wine companies, currently exporting to 140 countries worldwide. Uniquely, it owns more than 12,000 hectares of prime vineyards in Chile, Argentina and United States. Tell us about your latest product(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand Casillero del Diablo – the UK’s No1 Chilean wine brand and a Top Three UK wine brand – is set to release ‘Jammy…

Meet St Austell Brewery

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Tell us a bit about your company Independent and family-owned, St Austell Brewery was established in Cornwall in 1851. Fast forward 174 years, and our range of award-winning beers – including Tribute pale ale, Proper Job IPA and korev lager – are available in pubs and supermarkets nationwide. Hot on the heels of the rebrand of our much-loved Proper Job IPA in March 2024 and the launch of our first-ever no/low beer, Proper Job 0.5%, in October 2024, we took another huge step in reimagining our identity and values for generations to come. In June 2025, we revealed our…

Meet The FoodFellas

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Written by Anna Clark Tell us a bit about your company Powered by The FoodFellas, Carisma brings bold, crave-worthy chicken, appetisers, and sides to the casual dining scene. Carisma was founded on a love of great-tasting food, and this underpins everything we do. Designed for chefs and buyers seeking standout flavour and innovation, our range turns everyday dishes into unforgettable experiences. From battered waffle chicken chunks to panko-coated halloumi fries, Carisma delivers quality, versatility, and trend-led appeal. Tell us about your latest product(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand We’ll be showcasing a…

Meet Oya

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Written by Ashley Lockwood Tell us a bit about your company Oya began when founders Mark and Ashley noticed a gap in the market – too many kitchens in pubs, bars, and other venues sitting unused, while the potential to generate income from them went untapped. With a background in hospitality and a passion for great food, they set out to make it easier for property owners to bring their kitchens back to life, without unnecessary red tape or high costs. Oya is the property marketplace for the food industry. We help Hosts unlock the full potential of their…

Meet Korker Sausages

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Written by India Hoad Tell us a bit about your company Korker Sausages, a proudly family-run business founded in 1959 in the Kent village of Rolvenden, has built its reputation on flavour, consistency, and heritage. Today, the same original recipe crafted by founder Jim Hoad continues to be used across the entire range. Known for premium quality and traditional butchery, Korker’s has expanded beyond its classic pork sausages to include innovative products like gluten-free Chicken Sausages. Made using the original 1959 seasoning blend, these sausages deliver the same bold flavour and satisfying bite, without a trace of gluten. Crafted…

Meet Defiance Cocktails

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Written by Tim Wilder Tell us a bit about your company Defiance Drinks Ltd solves the biggest challenge facing busy bars, restaurants, and venues: delivering consistently excellent cocktails and cold brew coffee without the wait. Our innovative systems, developed by experienced industry professionals, ensures every drink meets craft standards while keeping service times minimal. Tell us about your latest product(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand Stop by our stand for live demonstrations of our game-changing ‘No Gas, No Ice, 7-Second Pour’ machines. We’ll be serving samples of our premium Espresso Martini, signature ‘PassionTini’…

Meet Wibble

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Written by Jessica Felton-Page Tell us a bit about your company Wibble are a challenger brand shaking up the world of ambient desserts. Its our first year here at The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show and we’ve come to show off our new foodservice jelly pots. We’re famous for low sugar, plant based jelly crystals in fun, innovative flavours and we’ve put the recipe into a ready to eat pot, perfect for kids menus and on the go snacking. Both crystals and pots have the same range of flavours – Strawberry, Raspberry, Forest Fruits and Cola – all…

Meet NaCTSO

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Written by NaCTSO. Tell us a bit about your company The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) is a police hosted unit that supports the ‘protect and prepare’ strands of the government’s counter terrorism strategy. The Business Engagement Unit is a unit within NaCTSO and works across 16 sectors, providing free advice, guidance, and support to business around how best to mitigate the impact of terrorism and be better prepared. The Business Engagement Engagement unit carryout the following activities: – Identify knowledge gaps in sectors – Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses – Share advice and guidance By…

Meet Sagrado Drinks

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Written by Felix Jordan. Tell us a bit about your company Felix was bored of the same old on tap options and lack of creativity whilst intrigued by aztec recipes and the endless use of agave. He set out to create something new. Born from ancient traditions and made for the adventurous, Sagrado is a new UK based drinks brand inspired by Aztecs recipes! Sagrado Blanco is the world’s first Sparkling Agave Nectar – a beer and cider alternative crafted from 100% Agave. Forget heavy, bloating beers and sugary ciders, we’ve created an entirely new category of drinks Tell…

Meet armourdog

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Written by Helen Rolfe Tell us a bit about your company armourdog® is a British brand of security kiosks, tablet enclosures and cases, going strong since 2009. Our products are used widely within the hospitality sector, from front of house and PoS to parking management and customer feedback . We specialise in securing your tablet in style, from Rugged cases for security on-the-go to our bestselling Locpad® Anti-Theft enclosures. With innovation at the heart of armourdog®, we also design and manufacture bespoke solutions for specific requirements. Serving both large corporations (e.g., HSBC, McDonalds, John Lewis) and small businesses, we…