http://www.caterersearch.comLatest Hospitality Events from CatererSearch. Find out what's coming up in the hospitality industry calendar from the CatererSearch Events Diary.en-gb2006 Reed Business InformationWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT60http://www.caterersearch.com/Events/881/pace-conference-exhibition-2012.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/881/pace-conference-exhibition-2012.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comMaintaining and improving provision and quality with reduced funding is the stark reality and challenge faced by the hospitality and culinary education sector, and the theme of the PACE (Professional Association for Catering Education) Conference Exhibition 2012: Entrepreneur – Enterprise in our Curriculum, 21-23 March 2012, Hilton Blackpool. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/883/northern-restaurant-bar-show.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/883/northern-restaurant-bar-show.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe North’s leading hospitality showcase, Northern Restaurant & Bar, returns to Manchester Central for its 11th year from 12 to 13 March 2012. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/884/hotelympia.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/884/hotelympia.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comHotelympia is the UK's largest exhibition for foodservice and hospitality. Running every two years, it's the ultimate platform for exhibitors and visitors to meet.Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/880/hit-scotland-emerging-talent-conference.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/880/hit-scotland-emerging-talent-conference.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe 2012 Emerging Talent Conference will take place at the unique, and exclusively booked, Glasgow Science Centre. With an exciting time on the horizon for Scottish hospitality, the 2012 event will focus on the future of the industry with some inspirational Olympic overtones. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/882/madrid-fusin-2012.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/882/madrid-fusin-2012.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comAnnual event with demonstrations by top chefs from around the world including Heston Blumenthal, Michel Troisgras and Joël RobuchonMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/879/how-to-launch-a-restaurant.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/879/how-to-launch-a-restaurant.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comFor those looking to start their own restaurant or expand an established eatery, brand design agency, Mystery - the agency behind the hugely successful Giraffe Restaurant chain - are launching a series of workshops that will reveal how to create a compelling restaurant brand and grow equity value in your business. The first will take place on Wednesday 14th December at the Giraffe branch of Soho, 11 Frith Street. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/873/online-marketing-event.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/873/online-marketing-event.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comAlmond Digital will hold the event in December this year to showcase how Scots hotels can get the most out of their online marketing and websites to take advantage of the booking potential the World Wide Web has to offer.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/878/innovative-marketing-in-hospitality-conference.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/878/innovative-marketing-in-hospitality-conference.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comSavvy hospitality professionals know that smart marketing can make the difference between a full house and a failed initiative. In this tough climate, the last thing any operator wants is to be lost in a sea of competitors and mixed messages. You need to be extremely inventive to stay ahead of the game. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/874/hospitality-leaders-panel-at-hospace-2011.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/874/hospitality-leaders-panel-at-hospace-2011.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comKey current issues, trends and developments affecting all hospitality professionals will be examined by five of the industry’s most influential figures in a special ‘Leaders Panel’ discussion at HOSPACE 2011 – the new name for the 6th Annual BAHA Hospitality Finance and IT Exhibition. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/837/european-hotel-design-awards.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/837/european-hotel-design-awards.htmfeedback@caterersearch.com The European Hotel Design Awards return on Tuesday 22 November 2011, celebrating the wealth of exceptional hotel design across Europe. The evening, set to honour the work of architects, designers and developers, will be held at the Park Plaza, London, which was the winner of the Interior Design category for Best Bedrooms Bathrooms Award at last year’s Awards. The crème-de-la-crème of the industry will once again be acknowledged through 13 dedicated awards, with categories including the best architecture of a hotel, both conversion and newbuild and interior design categories for various spaces including guestrooms, bar, restaurant and lobby areas. Other awards celebrate innovation, sustainability and the two final awards recognise outstanding contribution to the industry and the European Hotel Design of the Year.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/875/wales-tourism-alliance-annual-conference-and-institute-of-hospitality-cymru-official-launch.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/875/wales-tourism-alliance-annual-conference-and-institute-of-hospitality-cymru-official-launch.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe Institute of Hospitality has been represented until recently by two branches in South and North Wales and Cheshire. On 7th November 2011 we will have our official launch as the `Institute of Hospitality Cymru` at the Wales Tourism Alliance annual conference. The conference is to be held in Llandrindod Wells (Metropole Hotel).Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/877/hospitality-design-matters.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/877/hospitality-design-matters.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThinking of opening or revamping your existing restaurant, hotel, café or bar? Our expert panel will provide tips on the various aspects of design you need to consider. Tel: City Business Library 020 7332 1812 to book your FREE placeMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/850/2011-hit-scotland-edinburgh-lunch.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/850/2011-hit-scotland-edinburgh-lunch.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comSave Friday 4 November for the 15th annual HIT Scotland Edinburgh Lunch. For one year only, with the generous support and sponsorship of The Heritage Portfolio, the lunch has been moved to the stunning Mansfield Traquair as The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa undergoes refurbishment. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/876/lough-eske-castle-food-and-wine-festival.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/876/lough-eske-castle-food-and-wine-festival.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comLocal foodies and Michelin starred chefs will share the limelight at the Lough Eske Castle Food & Wine Festival –with the beautiful shores of Lough Eske and the Bluestack Mountains as the backdrop. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/870/experimental-food-society-spectacular-2011.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/870/experimental-food-society-spectacular-2011.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comA culinary arts event in its second year, the Experimental Food Society Spectacular 2011 comprises of three parts, an exhibition, followed by a wild themed banquet and talk.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/871/identita-london-gala-dinner.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/871/identita-london-gala-dinner.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe evening Gala Dinner will see the 6 celebrity chefs creating a 6 course menu with carefully selected matching wines. As host, Chef Nuno Mendez of Viajante, London will also be featuring a surprise element. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/869/cheshire-food-festival.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/869/cheshire-food-festival.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe first ever Cheshire Food Festival will be held at Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington on 15th & 16th of October, sponsored by www.onionring.co.uk it is a celebration of all the different tastes from around the region, whilst supporting local food and drink producers and restaurants. As well as the opportunity to sample and buy all of the delicious food and drink on offer, there will be a wide range of cooking demonstrations & classes to learn new skills and cooking techniques. Set in the grounds of the historic Walton Hall, Warrington, this is the perfect recipe for a foodie fun day out for the family. Cheshire Food Festival At Walton Hall, Warrington, Cheshire Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October 2011. www.cheshirefoodfestival.com Entrance Fee £2 per person, under 16s free. Times: 10am until 5pm Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/854/birmingham-food-fest.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/854/birmingham-food-fest.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comMore than 60 of Birmingham’s top restaurants and its best-loved chefs have come on board to show their support for Birmingham Food Fest, the newest 10 day gastronomic celebration, which is set to descend on the city from 14 – 23 October 2011. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/867/worldhost-trainer-session-birmingham.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/867/worldhost-trainer-session-birmingham.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comSign up to a WorldHost trainer session and experience WorldHost for yourself. WorldHost is a proven, world-class customer service programme that provides front-line teams with the skills, confidence and behaviours to improve customer retention, loyalty and revenue within any service-focused business. WorldHost was awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark in recognition of its contribution to the skills training for staff and contractors at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/866/worldhost-trainer-session-manchester.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/866/worldhost-trainer-session-manchester.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comSign up to a WorldHost trainer session and experience WorldHost for yourself. WorldHost is a proven, world-class customer service programme that provides front-line teams with the skills, confidence and behaviours to improve customer retention, loyalty and revenue within any service-focused business. WorldHost was awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark in recognition of its contribution to the skills training for staff and contractors at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/872/chefs-attraction-recruitment-retention-training.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/872/chefs-attraction-recruitment-retention-training.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comIn the ever changing hospitality industry one thing never seems to change: the shortage of great chefs. Every hospitality employer knows the pain of chef recruitment. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/865/london-honey-show-and-london-beekeeper-of-the-year-competition.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/865/london-honey-show-and-london-beekeeper-of-the-year-competition.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe Lancaster London is stepping up its crusade to save honey bees by launching the first ever “London Honey Show” on Monday, 10 October 2011. The event will be held in the newly refurbished Westbourne Suite, from 6-9pm, and will be free to enter. Swarms of bee keeping enthusiasts and honey lovers from across London are expected to attend.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/868/women-1st-london-networking-event-with-jillian-maclean.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/868/women-1st-london-networking-event-with-jillian-maclean.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comWomen 1st, part of the Sector Skills Council People 1st, has announced that Drake & Morgan founder Jillian MacLean will be the keynote speaker at its forthcoming networking event for women in hospitality. The event aims to give women inspiration, guidance and networking opportunities.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/862/the-arena-face-2-face-interview-lunch-itns-alastair-stewart-obe-interviews-tim-hammond-chief-executive-elior-uk.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/862/the-arena-face-2-face-interview-lunch-itns-alastair-stewart-obe-interviews-tim-hammond-chief-executive-elior-uk.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comAlastair Stewart OBE returns to the popular Arena Face to Face Interview & Lunch 2011 and this year the new chief executive at Elior UK, Tim Hammond, will be at the receiving end of his probing questions. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/858/square-meal-venues-events-show.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/858/square-meal-venues-events-show.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comReturning for its seventh year, Square Meal's award-winning exhibition is a must-attend event if your job involves organising events of any kind. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/863/haccc-festival-charity-football-event.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/863/haccc-festival-charity-football-event.htmfeedback@caterersearch.com48 top London Hotels and Restaurants including teams from Claridges, Gordon Ramsay Holdings, The Dorchester, The Goring, Caprice Holdings and The Ritz will be taking part in the HACCC Festival, the hospitality industry’s largest charity football tournament, on Sunday 18 September 2011. Organised by PJ search funds raised will be donated to Springboard, the industry’s leading charitable organisation. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/844/british-food-fortnight-2011.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/844/british-food-fortnight-2011.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comRunning from 17 September to 2 October and now in its 10th year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/855/british-food-fortnight.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/855/british-food-fortnight.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comhe tenth national food promotion, British Food Fortnight, takes place from 17 September to 2 October 2011 during Harvest Festival, the traditional time for celebrating our food. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/856/feast-of-dorset-food-festival.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/856/feast-of-dorset-food-festival.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe unique Feast of Dorset food festival makes a welcome return in September with a host of celebrity chefs and fun filled foodie activities for all the familySat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/857/hospitality-and-leisure-breakfast-seminar.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Events/857/hospitality-and-leisure-breakfast-seminar.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comEvery business faces risks that could present a threat to its success. Those that have identified risks will be better prepared and able to implement cost-effective solutions. At this breakfast seminar we will seek to identify the emerging risks for hospitality and leisure businesses and look at how these can be managed effectively. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT