Exhibitions

January 2009

Hospitality

19th-21 January 2009, NEC Birmingham

Hospitality will showcase over 300 exhibitors, and welcome over 14,000 visitors through its doors. Every one from chefs to contract caterers, senior management to technology buyers and designers, attend hospitality. whats more Hospitality is getting even bigger, filling 2 new halls in 2009.

Details: www.hospitalityshow.co.uk

March 2009

ScotHot

2nd-4th March 2009, Glasgow's SECC

With an estimated 250 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors over three days, ScotHot is Scotland's first hospitality business-generating event of the year, and is the place to be seen if you have any type of involvement with the Scottish hospitality market. In 2009 ScotHot is held during Scottish Tourism week, running from 2-9 March 2009. Covering all aspects of the industry including catering equipment, food, drink, interiors, tableware and technology, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the latest products to hit the market, experience the unique culinary competitions and take in the atmosphere that only ScotHot brings.

Details: www.scothot.co.uk

Hotel & Catering Show

10-11 March 2009, Bournemouth International Centre

Make sure the UK's largest regional hospitality trade show is in your diary. Visit the website for further details.

Details: www.hotel-expo.co.uk

Pro2Pac

15th-18th March 2009, Excel Exhibition Centre, London

Pro2Pac is the new London event for food and drink manufacturers and suppliers.

Details: www.pro2pac.co.uk

IFE 09

15th-18th March 2009, ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

The next installment of IFE09 - The International Food & Drink Event 2009, will revolve around the theme of innovation. Aiming to showcase the world’s most innovative products. Another new addition to the 2009 show is the Skillery. Dedicated to the foodservice sector, this new attraction will provide visitors with practical tips, information and ideas via fully interactive live cookery demonstrations.

Details: www.ife.co.uk

Northern Restaurant & Bar

30th-31st March 2009, Manchester Central Convention Centre Petersfield , MANCHESTER, M2 3GX

The Northern hospitality show has relevance to anyone operating hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars in the region

Details: www.northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk

May 2009

2009 London International Wine Fair and Distil

12th-14th May 2009, ExCeL, London

Having shifted from their traditional slot in the third week of May, Brintex, organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) and Distil, have confirmed that the dates for both shows in 2009 will be week earlier than usual.

Details: www.liwsf.co.uk

National Vegetarian Week 2009

18-24 May 2009

The Week is a well established event in the British Culinary calendar, a celebration of delicious food and fresh ingredients. Now in its seventeenth year, National Vegetarian Week is a great opportunity to look at food and its impact on the environment, animals and health.

Details: www.vegsoc.org/nvw

November 2009

Cake International – The Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration Show

15th– 16th November 2008, NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT

A visit to Cake International 2008 is or all those who love cake decorating, people in the trade, sugarcraft groups and students.

Details: www.ichf.co.uk/cake/

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