Bill’s, Greene King, Banana Tree, Wahaca, Hickory’s Smokehouse & Rare Restaurants also announced
Casual Dining, the definitive restaurant, pub & bar event has announced its first headline speakers for its highly anticipated 10th anniversary event, returning to ExCeL London on 18-19 September.
Renowned for having the best in the business, the show’s Keynote Programme will deliver important insights for restaurant, pub and bar operators who attend. From keynote interviews to data-driven insights and panel sessions, the three theatres (sponsored by Uber Eats) will be packed with inspiring content across the two days.
This year the show welcomes Sir Tim Martin, Founder and Chair, JD Wetherspoon; Laura Harper-Hinton, Co-Founder and CEO, Caravan Restaurants and Justin Carter, Group Managing Director, Loungers amongst many other industry leaders and experts.
Speakers confirmed so far for 18-19 September include:
- Andrew Gallagher, Marketing Director, Greene King
- Andrew Hazel, Head of Food, Boparan
- Ben Hibbard, Marketing Director, Turtle Bay
- Bledi Jahjaga, Head of Food, Pizza Pilgrims
- Charlie Warren, Head of Operations, Pizza Pilgrims
- David Campbell, Chair, Rare Restaurants
- Jo Fleet , Managing Director, Caravan
- John Welsh, Managing Director, Hickory’s Smokehouse
- Justin Carter, Group Managing Director, Loungers
- Kate Wilton, Managing Director, Banana Tree
- Laura Harper-Hinton, Co-Founder and CEO, Caravan Restaurants
- Mark Selby, Co-Founder & CEO, Wahaca
- Matthew Smith, Head of Operations, Red Engine
- Sir Tim Martin, Founder and Chair, JD Wetherspoon
- Tom James, Managing Director, Bill’s
More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Register for a free trade ticket
Casual Dining, the definitive restaurant, pub & bar event will take place on 18-19 September 2024 at ExCeL London. The show will co-locate with lunch! the definitive café, coffee shop & food-to-go event, and will feature over 500 exhibitors. For more information and to register for a free trade ticket, visit www.casuldiningshow.co.uk.
