Where the UK Food & Drink Sector Meets
- 29 April – 1 May 2024
- NEC BIRMINGHAM
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New to the UK Food & Drink Shows in 2024 is a dedicated area for book signings. Some of the biggest influencers, chefs and operators from across the industry will be joining us to give away copies of their latest books. For each of the books, we will have 50 copies that will be given out on a first come, first served basis, as well as the opportunity to meet with the authors and have a photo and get the book signed. These books are extremely limited and there will not be anymore available beyond the 50, so to avoid disappointment we recommend purchasing the book directly from the author or your local bookstore and bringing it to the show with you.
12:00pm, Monday 29th April 2024
Luke Tipping
Chef Director
Simpsons restaurant in Edgbasto
13:30pm, Monday 29th April 2024
Stuart Ralston
Chef-owner
Lyla, Aizle, Noto, tipo
11:00am, Tuesday 30th April 2024
Dipna Anand
Chef, Author and Restaurateur
Dipna Anand Ltd, Brilliant Restaurant and Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar
12:30pm, Tuesday 30th April 2024
Andy Clarke
Food & Drink Writer / Broadcaster
14:00pm, Tuesday 30th April 2024
Renée Elliott
Founder / Owner
Planet Organic
11:15am, Wednesday 1st May 2024
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
12:30pm, Wednesday 1st April 2024
Sabrina Gidda
Chef, Author & Consultant
Sabrina Gidda Ltd
Please see below our April 2024 Speaker line up across all five shows.
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William Reed, organisers of Food & Drink Expo, are committed to significantly reducing its carbon footprint – thereby supporting UK Government’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. Like many companies, we are approaching this challenge through several different work streams. We are working with expert consultants – Goodbusiness – and have built a sustainability strategy and measured our carbon footprint adopting the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
As a media business our sustainability strategy includes three main pillars: Planet (emissions, resource use and waste), Influence (engaging with these issues through our market leading content) and Company (as we interact with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders). We have joined with our peers on the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) in their “PPA Action Net Zero Pathway” initiative.
The next steps, again working with Goodbusiness, are to model our future emissions, to set targets and to agree on the required actions.
Recycling is at the forefront of William Reed's efforts to promote a more sustainable future. We strongly encourage our exhibitors and visitors to recycle wherever possible
Exhibition carpet is used from 100% Polypropylene fibres and is recycled after it has been used
CEVA Showfreight provides exhibitors with a range of options to reduce emissions. Find out more here
The NEC Group are committed to reducing their impact on the environment, supporting their people and giving back to local communities. To find out more on what they are doing, click here
Showlite supplies LED as standard across all shows, innovating the LED technology to allow better quality lighting with less power consumption
By eliminating plastic badge holders, we are contributing to the reduction of plastic waste and promoting a more sustainable approach to event management
All pvc shell scheme sheets are recycled and all pallet wrap packaging used is made of 30% recycled content and is 100% recyclable. Our show signage within the halls is completely PVC free and is 100% recyclable
We are using the Sitka App where you can access your digital interactive floorplan rather than a printed show guide
The UK Food & Drink Shows will partner with a food distribution charity, to donate any surplus food to those in need, rather than throwing away good food
Please see below our April 2024 Sessions timetables across all five shows.
If you wish to sort by day or theatre, please use the filters provided.
Please ensure you register yourself for the show (free) using the registration link: https://food-drink-expo-2024.reg.buzz
Once you have successfully registered and received your confirmation email, please return to this page and complete and submit the form below.
Note: Failure to provide all the requested information may result in an unsuccessful visa invitation letter application.