The organisers of Casual Dining, the definitive restaurant, pub and bar event, have revealed a world-class Keynote Speaker line-up for their comeback show at London ExCeL on 23-24 September. The seminars take place alongside the event across three Keynote Theatres and offer trade attendees exceptional access to industry leaders and experts.
This year is going to be the biggest yet and with the opportunity to speak face to face again with industry operators and customers again we couldn’t be more excited to attend. If you would like to schedule a chat with us, book one here.
The multi-award winning two-day trade show is expected to attract over four thousand key buyers and decision makers from many of the country’s biggest casual dining pub groups and restaurant chains, hotels, contract caterers, and independent operators.
They have announced some superb speakers for this two day event and we have selected our top three speakers you must check out on the day!
Thursday 23rd September
The award-winning trade show has announced the welcome return of industry leader;
Peter Norg-Neal, Chief Executive of Oakman Group,
12:30 -1:00pm – Theatre 2
Recently named by Alix Partners as the UK’s fastest growing pub business. Peter recently said that “Casual Dining has very quickly become a must visit event in the industry calendar. As well as learning about new innovations on the supply side it provides a great networking opportunity and some hugely informative debates and speaker sessions.”
Tom Barton, Co-founder – Director of Food, Innovation & Sustainability, Honest Burgers
11:15-11:45am – Theatre 1
Tom recently joined the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast, proudly sponsored by Bizimply. Tom, Phil and Dorian decided to open Honest Burgers one night over a pint in their favourite pub. And that’s what we wanted Honest to be like too: a no-fuss, pull-up-a-chair local (you’ll find a different beer from a local brewery in every Honest) with good people and good food. They recently celebrated their 10 year opening anniversary and have 46 locations on the go.
Rob Pitcher, CEO, Revolution Bars Group
2:30 – 3.00pm – Theatre 2
Revolution Bars Group consists of the Revolution and the Revolucion de Cuba brands and recently launched Founders & Co their market hall inspired concept. Rob has over 25 year experience within the hospitality sector and joined the Board of Revolution Bars Group as Chief Executive Officer in June 2018 having previously been Divisional Director for Mitchells and Butlers 500 outlet Restaurants Division, prior to that Rob ran their Pubs Division
Friday 24th September
Mark Selby, Co-Founder & CEO, Wahaca
1:45-2:15pm – Theatre 3
Mark Selby co-founded Wahaca in 2007 and as CEO has overseen the development of the business into one of the UK’s most sustainable and loved restaurant groups. Prior to this, Mark spent two years at Capricorn Ventures helping on strategy, operations, and finance for a host of restaurant groups including Nando’s, Pizza Express and Baker and Spice
Steven Mangleshot, Global Executive Chef & Brand Ambassador, Wagamama
3:15 – 3:45pm – Theatre 1
Wagamama began in 1992, when they opened their first restaurant in Bloomsbury, London. They offer customers the kind of fresh, fast food and relaxed atmosphere you get in Japanese noodle bars. The Japanese inspired restaurant now spans over 17 countries worldwide.
Anthony Pender, Co-Founder, The Yummy Pub Co.,
2:30-3:00pm – Theatre 2
Anthony Pender began his career as Commercial Manager at Alton Towers before becoming a Sales Manager for Carlsberg in 2004. Here he was responsible for free trade sales across the south coast of England. The time spent at Carlsberg UK was invaluable and allowed him a wide insight into the licensed & hospitality trade. In September 2007, The Yummy Pub Co was launched by Pender and like minded business partners. They are an award winning boutique pub company with the simple goal of creating Amazing Experiences for their guests whilst being the best employer in the hospitality business.
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