Next up is Jane Treasure, PizzaExpress’ food and beverage director. She’ll be at the show on opening day discussing ‘Menu innovation for multi-site restaurants’.
The session will also feature Las Iguanas’ Glenn Evans, wagamama’s Steven Mangleshot, and Jay Morjaria, recent winner of the BBC’s My Million Pound Menu.
What restaurant & pub operators do you particularly admire and why?
PizzaExpress of course! It is a fantastic business.
What do you feel is the key for operators to successfully compete against their competitors in 2019 and beyond?
Stay focused on your customers. Make sure you understand what they need from you and innovate.
What do you see as key trends in the coming year?
Vegan is still strong and healthy eating and drinking. Food and drinks brands must give a better overall experience for customers to keep coming back.
What’s your bestselling dish / drink at the moment?
Pizza! My favourite is American hot.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Great people and a delicious product.
And the most challenging?
The detail is critical to our success.
Describe the Casual Dining trade show in 3 words:
Interesting, trends, family.
Who or what inspires you to be even better?
My family, they give very honest feedback.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
The worst thing that can happen is nothing so give it a try.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that most people don’t know:
I am a really fussy eater
See Jane at Casual Dining 2019
Menu Innovation For Multi-Site Restaurants: 3.45pm in Keynote Theatre 1 on Wednesday 27 February. The session will feature –
- Glenn Evans, head of food development at Las Iguanas, La Tasca & La Vina
- Jane Treasure, food & beverage director at PizzaExpress
- Steven Mangleshot, executive chef at wagamama
- Jay Morjaria, chef & food consultant, and winner of the BBC’s My Million Pound Menu
