Casual Dining previews its 2017 exhibitors

Casual Dining has released its initial exhibitor list for 2017. The UK’s multi-award winning trade event for casual dining restaurant and pub operators will now feature over 200 exhibiting companies when it returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 22-23 February.

The exhibitor list, now available online at www.casualdiningshow.co.uk, offers an exclusive first look at some of the companies – from big brand names to emerging start-ups – who will be helping to shape the future of the casual dining sector over the next twelve months.

Building on the success of Casual Dining 2016, which enjoyed a significant 22% increase in attendees, exhibition space has been selling at an unprecedented rate. With just under three months until doors open, it’s now almost entirely sold out. That’s even with the addition of a 20% increase in stands, to expand the show into a new area on its Upper Feature Level.

Confirmed exhibitors include Heinz, Lamb Western, Reynolds, Moy Park Foodservice, McCain Foodservice, DiSotto Foods, Nestle Professional, New York Bakery, Pan’Artisan, KFF, JJ Foodservice, Pipers Crisp Co, Whitby Seafoods, Tilda, Friesland Campina UK, Europastry, Venice Bakery, Pidy, Roberts Bakery, JDM Food Group, Lincoln & York, UCC Coffee UK, and Nestle Professional.

Rational, Nelson Catering Equipment, rexmartins, Unox UK, Advance Catering Equipment, Robot Coupe, Agricoat NatureSeal, London Workwear Rental, Comtrex, Collins Booking System, Text Local, Givex, Kavis, SAI Global, Memberoo, and Bookatable, will be presenting their latest equipment, technology and services.

As for beer, wine, ciders, spirits, cocktails, mixers, and soft drinks – Casual Dining 2017 offers visiting pub, bar, and restaurant buyers its biggest choice yet.

Morgenrot, Budweiser Budvar UK, Global Brands, World Beers and The Wine Ed Company are just some of the big name brands preparing to exhibit.

Staibano, East London Liquor Company, 10 Degrees C and Pinkster Gin will be making their debut in the show’s Artisan Spirits Lounge – joining returning exhibitors Sipsmith Independent Spirits and Harry Brompton's Alcoholic Ice Tea.

New craft beers and ciders can be sampled in the popular Craft Beer & Cider Pavilion, featuring Thistly Cross Cider, Wobblegate Juice & Cider, West Side Drinks, Celtic Marches Beverages, and Glebe Farm Foods.

While Nestle Waters UK, Britvic Soft Drinks, Fever-Tree Premium Natural Mixers, Lucozade Ribena Suntory, Fentimans, Cawston Press, Karma Cola, Pip Organic, Jools Drinks, Double Dutch and Free Spirit will be offering a taste of differentiation in the premium soft drinks category.

The full exhibitor list is available at www.casualdiningshow.co.uk/exhibitor-list.

“Casual Dining is a fantastic blend of established suppliers bringing their new products to market alongside an abundance of innovations from a fine collection of start-up entrepreneurs,” says Rob Pitcher, divisional director restaurants at Mitchells and Butlers.

“Casual Dining is great for catching up with my key suppliers, all under one roof, coupled with some great newcomers with challenging ideas and innovation – what’s not to like!” says Mark Rush, head of food innovation at Revolution Bars Group.

“A visit to Casual Dining gives a unique opportunity to discover products and trends completely relevant to our sector. It’s a great show!” says Alexander Salussolia, MD of Glendola Leisure Group.

Casual Dining will return to the Business Design Centre, in Islington, London, on 22-23 February 2017. For more information and to register for a free trade ticket, please visit www.casualdiningshow.co.ukand use priority code CD30 (https://registration.n200.com/survey/24y1mqra1qoez?actioncode=CD30).

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