Sector comes together for epic three-day event

06-Oct-2022 - Last updated on 06-Oct-2022 at 09:40 GMT

Hospitality leaders came together for a three-day event focused on restaurateurs and chefs, casual dining operators and pubs and bars, and also the low to no-alcohol scene at Olympia, London.

The Big Hospitality Expo, sponsored by Uber Eats, and Low2NoBev ran on 26-28 September. Incorporating The Restaurant Show and co-located with the Catering Equipment Expo, the exhibition showcased some of the industry’s leading and most-innovative suppliers and service providers to the sector.

Alongside this was a packed schedule of inspiring panel discussions and presentations from key industry influencers covering the latest trends, data and insight impacting UK hospitality, across two content theatres (The Stage and The Workshop, sponsored by RPC).

200-plus exhibitors

With the latest products and innovation available to the UK hospitality industry from 200-plus exhibitors put in the spotlight, visitors from the across the world were able to engage and network with products and brands spanning a broad range of categories – such as, alcohol, drinks, food, technology, delivery, packaging, equipment and furniture.

Businesses represented included Mitchells & Butlers, Stonegate Pub Company, Fuller’s, BrewDog and Bidfood.

Across the three days, content was dedicated to the current and upcoming trends, challenges and opportunities facing the industry, alongside innovative workshops and masterclasses to inspire.

“To have something like The Big Hospitality Expo is the lifeblood of our industry. To have something like this under one roof that gives you the opportunity of looking at all aspects of the business is crucial for us,” said Richard Morris, CEO, Tortilla.

Phenomenal

Stonegate Pub Company customer experience manager Charlotte Smith added: “Absolutely come to Low2NoBev show. There are so many different types of people here, drinks to taste and really good talks too. Phenomenal.”

Lyre’s brand ambassador Anita Osborne said: “The Low2NoBev show has been incredible. To be able to talk to like-minded people and see this enthusiasm has been fantastic.”

The Big Hospitality Expo and Low2No Bev show returns in 2023 on 2-4 October at Olympia London, featuring Catering Equipment Expo.