Your FREE trade ticket to the Natural Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show includes access to all seminar sessions across the two days. Seats are on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early.
Your ticket also gives you access to all sessions at The London Food & Drink Festival across the following 8 stages: Chef Live Stage, Pub & Bar Stage, Restauranteurs Stage, Casual DINING Stage, Coffee Shop Stage, Food- To- Go Stage, Retail & Convenience Stage and Natural & Organic Food Stage.
With significant challenges now and on the horizon, Simon will present forecasts for Food-To-Go, outlining the key drivers of change, major and developing trends, and a vision of how Food-To-Go will look in the future.
Moderator: Adele Ward, UK marketing director for Clipper Teas
Panel experts: Kerrin Thorogood, director of partnerships at the Fairtrade Foundation, Katrina Farmer, head of sustainability at Clipper Teas
Arrive early as JD Wetherspoon Chief Executive John Hutson………..
Retail food (and drink) to go is entering a new era. As consumers seek greater value while also becoming more health- and quality-focused, retailers are reinventing formats, ranges and shopper journeys to compete with foodservice. Discover the trends, innovations and global best practice shaping tomorrow’s winning propositions and growth opportunities.
With anticipated SPS changes and closer UK–EU alignment on the horizon, the rules of trade could be about to shift in your favour. An essential fireside chat on what the changes may mean, how they could reduce barriers to Europe, and why preparing now could give your business a competitive edge.
No fluff, no filler — just what’s actually landing with buyers right now. Straight from the people who hold the budget: the trends they’re backing, the pitches that work, and the mistakes that quietly rule you out.
Our very own ‘race across the world’ to find the most innovative coffee shop concepts and activations. Be inspired by how best-in-class operators around the globe are developing solutions that balance exceptional customer experience with the cost of doing business.
Green claims are under the spotlight — and food and drink businesses need messages that stand up. Join us for a practical Q&A on how to talk about green claims clearly, confidently and credibly. The discussion will draw on Soil Association Certification’s NEW guide, Marketing organic: What you can say, which attendees will be able to access after the session, helping build customer trust, support retailer conversations and make green claims that can be substantiated.
KAM Insight will reveal new research into Britain’s evolving drinking repertoire, before discussing what these changing behaviours mean for curating drinks ranges and creating experiences that reflect today’s more flexible drinker
96% of UK adults don’t consume enough fibre, yet it may be the single biggest opportunity in the future of functional food. As consumers return to nutritional foundations, discover why fibre is becoming the hero ingredient that bridges food and supplements, supports whole-body health, and is reshaping the next generation of wellness innovation.
In an industry that moves fast and rewards constant motion, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually drives growth. This session offers a practical framework for stepping back — deliberately and strategically — to reclaim your time, sharpen your focus, and lead your business with clarity instead of reaction
The UK high street faces real pressure yet demand for independent retail is still strong. This keynote reveals how the boldest local businesses are turning challenge into opportunity.
Drawing on Meaningful Vision’s tracking of over 60,000 UK outlets, Maria will reveal why the industry is facing its most concerning traffic picture in two years, and what it means for pub, restaurant, and fast-food operators specifically. Fast-food traffic has swung from 1% growth to a 1.2% decline in Q1 2026, while pub and restaurant traffic has fallen more steeply still, down 8% in the same quarter following a 7% drop in 2025. But the picture is uneven: only chicken shops and ethnic food stores are growing, and regional performance diverges sharply, with London seeing a 6% customer traffic decline while the South West has risen 16%. Maria will present exclusive new data on where consumer visits are actually going, which dayparts and formats are proving resilient, and what the most effective operators are doing differently from promotions strategy to menu architecture, to protect and rebuild their customer base in this environment.
With increasing demand amongst consumers for new and high quality experiences in the Out-Of-Home, it is essential for operators and suppliers to be aware of these shifting expectations and to continuously innovate to keep ahead of the curve. The team from NIQ powered by CGA will be taking us through their latest data insights diving into the everchanging economic landscape and the impact this has on businesses and consumers alike, whilst demonstrating the key opportunities and trends for operators to consider in a constantly evolving and exciting market.
Children may not pick up the bill, but they have an outsized influence on where families eat, what they order and whether they come back. Jo Lynch from KAM Insight shares brand-new research and discusses how hospitality can optimise this customer segment
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