Keynote Speakers at Nisbets LIVE Catering Equipment Expo 2023

Nisbets LIVE Guest Speakers

With another Nisbets LIVE Catering Equipment Expo just around the corner, we are pleased to announce our fantastic lineup of keynote speakers who will be joining us at the National Catering Equipment Centre this April.

Addressing key topics in the hospitality industry today, from retaining labour, to sustainable menus and energy saving technologies, show attendees will get a front row seat to these insightful discussions.

The Speakers

Nick Summers | Managing Director | The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS)

NCASS are the only specialist organisation for independent food & drink businesses in the UK and have been supporting their members to be safe, legal and profitable for over 30 years. Listen in to this keynote session to hear how NCASS can help with retaining talent within the hospitality industry.

Paul Holloway | Managing Director | UK Engineers

Cornwall-based UK Engineers' tech platform connects hospitality businesses with a network of over 500 contactors to service gas, electrical and refrigeration catering equipment. Paul spearheads the movement on linking real-time catering equipment data with preventative maintenance, to keep kitchens across the UK in top working order.

Josh Eggleton | Michelin Star Chef | Pony Restaurant Group

Michelin-star chef Josh Eggleton offers locally sourced, environmentally sustainable and enjoyable dining experiences for everyone. His country-inn has won numerous industry awards, including holding 1 Michelin star for a staggering ten years, and being ranked 2nd in the Estrella Gastropub awards. Josh has plenty more up his sleeve too!

Adrian Kirikmaa | Food Development Manager | St. Monica Trust

Adrian champions cooking with the local community to reach those parts of Bristol that need support with food education. He is also Co-founder of the School of Food, alongside Josh Eggleton, and actively involved with multiple local charities.

Nathan Booth | Head Chef | Panoramic 34, Liverpool

Nathan is head chef at Liverpool’s towering Panoramic 34 restaurant with his menus paying tribute to the British larder. Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Semi-Finalist and contestant on last years MasterChef: The Professionals.

Charlie Hodson | Chef & Patron | Hodson & Co. "the country's smallest eatery"

A Norfolk boy with the heart and soul of our beautiful county running through his veins. After being awarded 2 rosettes in 2013, Champion of Norfolk Food & Drink in 2014, winner at the Red Lion at Barnes in 2017 and finalist in Visit Britain in 2018, Charlie offers bespoke dining experiences at his tiny restaurant in Aylsham.

Philip Shelley | Senior Operational and Policy Manager | NHS England

Chair NHS Food Review, Senior Operational & Policy Manager NHS England & Improvement. Previously granted the Public Sector Catering Award in 2018 and the Outstanding Service Award in 2020 by the Hospital Catering Association. Philip is also an ambassador for Love British Food and Guardians of Grub.

Tim Redcliffe | Programme Manager Net Zero Food | NHS England

Bringing thirty years of corporate, military, hospitality and restaurant ownership experience to the NHS, Tim’s approach is that every patient deserves to eat restaurant-quality meals. Tim joined NHSE as Net Zero Food Programme Manager in August 2022.

REGISTER NOW for Nisbets LIVE Catering Equipment Expo on the 26th & 27th April at the National Catering Equipment Centre.

Attendees get:

- 20% OFF over 10,000 lines

- at least 10% OFF everything else

- a FREE goody bag worth over ￡40

- a front row seat during live cooking demonstrations, showcasing the latest catering equipment innovations

www.nisbets.co.uk/live-expo