Food & Bev Live 2020
Stay Connected!
  • HOME
  • IFSA Award Results
  • VISITORS
    • REGISTER NOW
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Volunteer
  • EXHIBITORS
    • 2020 Exhibitor List
    • Exhibitor Images
    • Chefs Choice
    • Why Exhibit?
    • Book A Stand
    • Floorplan
    • Exhibitor Manual
  • WHAT'S ON
    • The IFSA's
    • National Pizza Championships
    • 2020 National Coffee Championships
    • Tea Master's Cup
    • 2020 Irish Cocktail Championships
    • Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions
    • Chef Network Hub
  • MARKET INSIGHTS
  • NEWS & MEDIA
  • CONTACT US

Serving up Sustainability at Food & Bev Live
-NEW industry awards scheme launched at the show-

Organised by the industry for the industry, Food & Bev Live 2020 returns to the Citywest Dublin on 4th and 5th February. Continuing the event’s history of celebrating excellence, next year’s show will see the launch of the IFSA’s - The Irish Foodservice Supplier Awards.

A first of its kind in Ireland, the IFSA’s are a brand-new award scheme specifically aimed at highlighting product and service innovation within the Foodservice Industry. With six categories including best sustainable packaging product, best sustainable food product, energy efficiency innovation and supplier of the year; the awards will be judged by an independent panel, with a wealth of knowledge specific to the Industry.
 
Speaking about the launch of the awards and the importance of providing a two day show that delivers for both exhibitors and visitors, Patrick Clements, IFSA Chairman comments:
 
“Food & Bev Live is a unique event that caters to those owning, operating and working in hospitality and leisure establishments across Ireland and Europe. As THE trade event for the sector in 2020, we are thrilled to be launching the IFSA’s at the show. Aimed at showcasing the wealth of innovation and technology which our members continually bring to market each year. Categories have been chosen to take into account innovation across all product sectors from catering equipment, disposables, tableware, services, and of course actual food and beverage products.
 
“For 2020 the theme of the inaugural IFSA’s will be – Innovation for a sustainable future- a timely focus highlighting the Industry’s response to the very real environmental crisis which we are all facing as suppliers.”
 
Entries to the awards are now open and winners will be announced on the 4th February – the first day of Food & Bev Live 2020.
 
Celebrating Ireland’s dynamic foodservice industry, and in an increasingly competitive market, Food & Bev Live 2020 will continue the event’s rich history of celebrating excellence within the industry and will play host to world-class competitions including the National Barista Championships, Irish Cocktail Championships and the ‘hotly’ contended Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions. Ireland’s first National Pizza Championships will be launched at the show in association with the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API) and will see chefs from across Ireland battle it out to be crowned National Pizza Champion.
 
Bursting with industry-specific attractions, that serve up inspirational solutions for Ireland’s foodservice and hospitality sectors, Food & Bev Live is a unique opportunity for exhibitors and visitors alike to attract business from leading industry associations across the sector. 
 
Taking place on the 4th and 5th February 2020 at the Citywest Events Centre, Dublin, Food & Bev Live is the hospitality event of 2020 not to be missed!
 
For more information on the IFSA’s or to secure your space at the event, please call EventHaus on +353 (0) 1 846 0020 or visit www.foodandbev.ie
​

​Food & Bev Live serves up tech solutions for the industry 
-Hospitality Tech Forum Joins Food & Bev Live 2018- ​

Returning to Citywest, Dublin, 6th - 7th February 2018, Food & Bev Live will welcome Ireland’s largest hospitality technology forum to the show, with the area being jointly driven by the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA) and industry partner, the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI).
 
In a first for the sector, Food & Bev Live 2018 will host the largest Hospitality Technology Forum in Ireland, bringing the world’s latest hospitality and tourism technology start-ups to Ireland for a two-day innovation forum.   
 
Food & Bev Live is now a joint venture, owned by IFSA and RAI and organised by EventHaus Ltd. Larry Smith, Chairman of IFSA comments: “We are constantly reviewing and improving the Food & Bev Live formula and I am delighted that we’re partnering with the Restaurant Association of Ireland for 2018. The RAI will join IFSA to host a new element to the event -the Hospitality Tech Forum - which will feature some of Europe’s leading providers of technology solutions to the Foodservice and Hospitality sectors.
 
“There has been extensive growth in the foodservice industry since Food & Bev Live’s last event in 2016 and CATEX 2017 demonstrated the vibrancy in the sector with an increase of 10% in visitors. For 2018, we anticipate another record turnout when hospitality operators gather to source the best products and celebrate the greatest talent in the industry.”
 
With technology advancements helping to streamline processes within the restaurant sector, the show’s organisers are excepting the new addition of the Technology Forum to be a major draw for restaurant owners and proprietors of hospitality businesses.
 
Adrian Cummins, CEO, Restaurants Association of Ireland adds: “Food & Bev Live is a unique trade event that caters to those owning, operating and working in hospitality and leisure establishments across Ireland and Europe. As THE Trade event for the sector in 2018, we are delighted to be involved in the show for the first time. 
 
“Technology now plays a key role in hospitality -  from online reservations and taking orders, to measuring and controlling food waste -  and it has become a vital part of our members’ businesses therefore to be able to host the largest Hospitality Technology Forum in Ireland at Food & Bev Live is of great benefit to our members and other businesses operating in the sector.”
 
Food & Bev Live has a history of providing a vibrant platform to touch, taste and experience an exciting and eclectic mix of undiscovered brands and household names and next year’s event will be no exception.  Across the two days, Food & Bev Live will guarantee a packed agenda of live cooking demonstrations, panel debates and keynote talks on all the latest industry topics. 
 
The show will demonstrate the huge breadth of ingenuity across the industry and will play host to a range of National skills competitions including:
  • The National Barista Championships organised by the Irish Chapter of the Speciality Coffee Association of Ireland, SCAE Ireland
  • The Irish Cocktail Championships organised by the Bartenders Association of Ireland
  • The Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions, organised by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland
  • The Contract Caterers Competition
 
Also returning to Food & Bev Live is the renowned Euro-Toques Ireland Live stage, Chef’s Choice village and Chef Network area.  Supported by Bunzl McLaughlin, Food & Bev Live 2018 is already attracting a lot of interest. 
 
Taking place on the  6th and 7th February 2018 at the Citywest Events Centre, Dublin, Food & Bev Live is THE two-day expo to showcase your business, products and innovations.
 
To secure your space, please contact EventHaus on (00353) 1 846 0020 or visit
www.foodandbev.ie. 

​Food & Bev Live Set to Serve Up a Tasty Show ​

FOOD & BEV LIVE, taking place on the 6th and 7th February 2018 at the Citywest Events Centre, is shaping up to be an excellent two-day event, with the show being jointly driven by a new partnership between the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA) and the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI).
 
Attracting thousands of visitors from the food, hospitality and technology sectors, Food & Bev Live is building on the huge success of renowned IFSA-event, CATEX. Floorspace has already being secured by companies who have both exhibited at FOOD & BEV in 2016 and at CATEX 2017, and who recognise the benefits that these events bring to their business.  
 
From meeting new suppliers to learning from best practice and availing of expert advice, there’s exciting developments in store for next year’s event, the team that delivered CATEX on behalf of IFSA!
 
In a first for the sector, Food & Bev Live 2018 will host the largest Hospitality Technology Forum in Ireland, bringing the world’s latest hospitality and tourism technology start-ups to Ireland for the innovation forum.   
 
John Cunningham, Chairman of IFSA comments: “We’re delighted to be able to grow our show in partnership with the Restaurants Association of Ireland and attract market-leading food & hospitality exhibitors to the show. With a joint database of thousands of visitors from both CATEX and FOOD & BEV, we’ll be working hard to deliver a larger event, both in terms of floor space and visitor numbers, providing new ideas and networking opportunities for our members and visitors.  
 
“With eight months to go, the show has attracted exciting new partners, whilst still being supported by our ongoing associations such as the Panel of Chefs and BAI. FOOD & BEV will be an event that’s relevant to everyone in the food, drink and hospitality sectors, and it’s the show where business will be done in 2018.”
 
In addition to exhibitors from 2016 who have pledged to return to next year’s event, new names will be showcasing their products and services alongside a host of CATEX exhibitors who have signed up for FOOD & BEV. Confirmed exhibitors include Calor Gas; Hugh Jordan, Mark Rafferty Solutions, Dairy Glen and Koppert Cress, with Bunzl McLaughlin again sponsoring this event.
 
“Following the success at CATEX, we decided almost immediately to exhibit at Food & Bev Live 2018.   Dairyglen are thrilled to be a part of the show, as not only does it give us the opportunity to meet with our customers – both existing and new - it allows us to stay up to date with changes in the industry and to showcase our new products including our innovative ice cream machines,” comments Greg Maher, Marketing Executive at Dairyglen Products.
 
Food & Bev Live is taking place on the 6th & 7th February 2018 at the Citywest Events Centre. To keep updated on new features, exhibitors and partners, follow the show on twitter @FoodandBevLive or log onto www.foodandbev.ie  
 
If you would like to be a part of Food and Bev Live, please contact Niamh Kenny at Niamh.Kenny@eventhaus.ie.  Alternatively, please call 00353 (0)1 846 0020. 

Irish Cocktail Championships at Food & Bev Live 2016

Brought to you by IFSA, Food & Bev Live will take place 16th and 17th February 2016 in Citywest Event Centre and whether you are a supplier to the foodservice industry or want to get involved in the skills finals, then get in early and sign up now!
 
Helping to make this industry the high profile one it is, this event is not only about developing meaningful relations with a large number of decision makers but it will also seek to find the best of the best during the skills competitions.
 
The National skills finals are much anticipated and Food & Bev Live will witness the National Barista Championships organised by the Irish Chapter of the Speciality Coffee Association of Ireland, SCAE Ireland, The Irish Cocktail Championships organised by the Bartenders Association of Ireland, the Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions and the Contract Caterers Competition organised by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland.
 
The Irish Cocktail Championships are the best opportunity in Ireland for bartenders to demonstrate their cocktail making skills and it is the only competition that gives the winner a chance to compete at the World Cocktail Championships which will take place in Tokyo next year.
According to Declan Byrne of the Bartenders Association, “The Bartenders Association of Ireland are delighted to exhibit at Food & Bev Live 2016 and have been supporting the event since its inception in 2012. We will be organising the National Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Edward Dillon & Co. Ltd. and the venue at Citywest provides our members and competitors with an easy to reach location from wherever they’re travelling from in the country.”
 
For bartenders wishing to compete in the National Cocktail Competition 2016, please email: Declan Byrne, President, Bartenders Association of Ireland,- baipresident@gmail.com
 
Other skills Finals
 
An intrinsic part of this event is discovering and nurturing real chef talent in Ireland which will be seen at the Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions organised by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland.
 
The Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions will run over the duration of the two day event and the winning chefs will represent Ireland on the national culinary team for the Culinary World Cup in June 2017. One hundred and fifty chefs will be taking part in this competition from all over the country. Over the course of the two day event, there will be a number of competitions included in the Chef Ireland Competitions in both the hot and cold kitchens.
 
The Contract Caterers Competition will see eight contract catering companies compete for the title of Best in the Country and the standard is expected to be very high.
 
The National Barista Championships will culminate at Food & Bev Live 2016 and interest this year is expected to be extremely high as the National Champion will have the honour of representing Ireland on home soil in the World Barista Championships in Dublin at the World of Coffee event in June 2016.
 
For further information, please contact:
Margaret Andreucetti, EventHaus –
Tel: +353(0)1 8460020
E-mail: margaret.andreucetti@eventhaus.ie
 
Aisling Wynne, Crimson Communications –
E-mail: aisling@crimsoncommunications.ie

Picture
Calling all industry professionals – If you are a supplier to the Foodservice industry then Food & Bev Live is the place to be – Get in early and Book your stand!

Food & Bev Live was created by IFSA – The Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance, in order to stimulate the market and show support for the vibrant foodservice industry, to carry on the momentum of the hugely successful CATEX event and to support key trade bodies who stage their National skills finals every year.

Sponsored by Bunzl McLaughlin, this will be an unmissable event with demos, product launches and the much anticipated Champions Gala dinner. The event will attract over 2,000 Chefs, Restaurateurs, Hoteliers, Coffee Bar and Café Owners, Baristas, Bartenders, Publicans and other Foodservice professionals with one main objective - to source new products.

National Skills Finals
The National skills finals are much anticipated and there is a great buzz already. The event will witness the National Barista Championships organised by the Irish Chapter of the Speciality Coffee Association of Ireland, SCAE Ireland, The Irish Cocktail Championships organised by the Bartenders Association of Ireland, the Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions along with the Contract Caterers Competition organised by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland.

The National Barista Championships will culminate at Food & Bev Live 2016 and interest this year is expected to be extremely high as the National Champion will have the honour of representing Ireland on home soil in the World Barista Championships in Dublin at the World of Coffee event in June 2016.

According to Damian Marshall of SCAE Ireland; “The competitions have become more recognised in the coffee industry over the past number of years. Baristas strive to become the best in class and represent their country in the World Barista Championships each year. With every competition, we find that the performance levels and beverages created increase in standard.  Not just nationally but internationally, every conversation is about June 2016 in Dublin. The whole world seems to be looking forward to coming to Ireland for World of Coffee. And who wouldn’t want to represent their country on home soil!”

The Irish Cocktail Championships are the best opportunity in Ireland for bartenders to demonstrate their cocktail making skills and it is the only competition that gives the winner a chance to compete at the World Cocktail Championships which will take place in Tokyo next year. Service of cocktails in Ireland has grown significantly in recent years and there is no doubt that the standard increases year on year. 

The Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions will run over the duration of the two day event and the winning chefs will represent Ireland on the national culinary team for the Culinary World Cup in June 2017. One hundred and fifty chefs will be taking part in this competition from all over the country. College students from eight catering colleges will also be competing and this year the key will not be just how well the food is cooked and presented but also how well napkins are folded and wines are selected to match the food.

The Contract Caterers Competition will see eight contract catering companies compete for the title of Best in the Country and the standard will be very high, according to Brendan O’Neill of the Panel of Chefs in Ireland: “This will be the best Food & Bev Live as far as chefs are concerned and all those that compete are out to win. The competition is stiff and the winning, highly prestigious.”

Food & Bev Live 2016 will provide a platform for foodservice excellence and allows industry professionals to meet so many people who are the best in the business, showcase innovations, explore and sample the latest products, practices and upcoming trends and speak about topics that are important to the customer.

For further information, please contact:

Margaret Andreucetti, EventHaus –
Tel: +353(0)1 8460020
E-mail:
margaret.andreucetti@eventhaus.ie

Aisling Wynne, Crimson Communications –
Tel:+353(0)876686890
E-mail: aisling@crimsoncommunications.ie


Picture
3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS AND LOTS OF WINNERS @ FOOD AND BEV LIVE 2014...

The winners of the skills competitions at a packed Food & Bev Live 2014 have been decided….

The great and the good of the Irish foodservice industry made their way to Citywest Event Centre today (11th Feb) for one of the biggest industry gatherings of the year FOOD & BEV LIVE 2014.
In a hall brimming with the buzz of networking and new business there was also the excitement of a selection of national Irish skills competitions to behold, with the anxious finalists at last getting their chance at the much sought after titles.

The Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) hosted the finals of the Irish Barista Championship with the winner Pete Williams from 3Fe cafe going on to compete in the World Barista Championships taking place at the SCAE World of Coffee in Rimini, Italy in June 2014. This years Avonmore Irish Latte Art Championship was also staged heralding its 2014 winner in the form of Elvis Seivijus Matiejunas from Bewleys.

Open to all bartenders working in Ireland, the National Cocktail competition was staged by the Bartenders Association of Ireland (BAI) (sponsored by Edward Dillon & Co. Ltd).  The winner Eddie Rudzinskas was crowned National Cocktail Champion 2014 and will represent Ireland at the World Cocktail Competition in Capetown, South Africa 29th Sept - 4th Oct 2014.

On the chefs side, renowned chef Derry Clarke resided over the very first “Sodexo Challenge @ F&B Live”.  For the event, Sodexo Ireland commissioned Derry Clarke, to set a culinary challenge for selected members of the company’s 500-strong chef team called the Sodexo Chefs Challenge. The challenge gold medal winner was David Fountain.

Sean Martin, Chief Executive of IFSA said...
“We’re absolutely thrilled with the turnout today. There was a sense of optimism among the exhibitors and visitors. IFSA staged Food & Bev Live with a view to help stimulate our market and we have achieved that here today. We are also delighted to host so many National Skills Finals - Good luck to all our winners".
Picture
Picture
Picture

Picture
ULSTER BANK SEES PARTICIPATION AT FOOD AND BEV LIVE 2014 AS POSITIVE FOR YEAR AHEAD

Ulster Bank sees its attendance at Food & Bev Live 2014 as complementing its 'Ahead for for Business' campaign which is targeting lending of €1.2 Billion to the SME sector in 2014.

Picture
TOP INDUSTRY CHEFS LINING UP FOR THE FIRST EVER EURO-TOQUES LIVE STAGE…DON’T MISS IT!

Following on from the success of the Euro-toques area within CATEX 2013 and the feedback from the many chefs who sat in on both demonstrations and master classes, Euro-toques and IFSA plan to repeat this unique culinary information exchange once more at Food & Bev Live 2014.

Following the success of  the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2013, which has highlighted the emergence of interesting trends in the interpretation of food memories, Euro-Toques will offer demonstration on themes that are trending in the culinary world.

The Young Chefs participating will do a demo on vegetarian dishes, reproducing the recipes they prepared for the competition in November 2013.

Amongst the list senior and young chefs confirmed to share their knowledge and demonstrate their skills in an intimate setting are: Paul Kelly from The Merrion Hotel– also a judge in the Great Irish Bake Off, Grainne O'Keefe from Pichet; JP McMahon, Cava Bodega; Mark Moriarty, The Greenhouse (Euro–Toques Young Chef of the Year 2013); Wade Murphy, 1826 Adare (Commissioner General, Euro–Toques Ireland); Graham Neville, Restaurant 41; Kate Lawlor, No5 Fenn's Quay Restaurant; Georg Muller, Solaris; Brian O'Flaherty, Restaurant 41.

Click here to read the chef's biographies.


Picture
COOKING UP A STORM FOR DERRY CLARKE AT FOOD & BEV LIVE 2014

- Calling all Chefs to Witness the First Ever Sodexo Chefs Challenge

Sodexo Ireland, one of the country’s leading providers of catering and on-site services, is bringing an exciting new feature, The Sodexo Chefs Challenge, to Food & Bev Live 2014. For the event, Sodexo Ireland has
commissioned Derry Clarke to set a culinary challenge for selected members of the company’s 500-strong chef team.  One of Ireland’s most famous chefs, Derry has been a consultant with Sodexo Ireland for five years and is involved in the company’s culinary craft development programme.

Six of Sodexo's finest award-winning chefs will take part, competing against each other for the title of over all winner of the Sodexo Derry Clarke Culinary Challenge, by cooking a three-course meal for four people in two hours.  The chefs are: Dennis McCarroll based at Almac in Craigavon, Timothy O’Connor at Aughinish Alumina in Limerick, Diarmuid Murphy at EMC in Cork, Bartek Piatek at Leo Pharma in Dublin, Eoin Murtagh at Davy in Dublin and David Fountain at PayPal in Dundalk.

In preparation, the competing Sodexo Chefs attended a Cookery Masterclass with Derry at his Michelin starred restaurant, L'Ecrivain, in Dublin.  For the Challenge, they will have to replicate Derry’s dishes from that Masterclass while adding their own style and twist.

Derry will also chair the judging panel for the Challenge and his fellow judge will include…(Derek Reilly). The winner will be announced after the competition at a gala dinner that evening at the Red Cow Hotel.

Derek Reilly, Executive Chef for Sodexo Ireland, said...
“We are delighted to be working with the team at Food & Bev Live 2014 on such an exciting show and the challenge set by Derry Clarke will give our culinary team the opportunity to display their skills in front of a live audience.”

Picture
HOSPITALITY ADVICE CLINIC & CONSULTATION POINT ANNOUNCED!

The all new 'HACCP' area is a dedicated area set up to give visitors the opportunity to stay up to date on relevant topics within the Hospitality & Foodservice Industries which will be presented in a seminar style format.


Picture
DERRY CLARKE HOSTS MASTERCLASS FOR SODEXO CHEF COMPETITION AT FOOD & BEV LIVE

Six of Sodexo's finest award winning chefs will take part in the Derry Clarke Culinary Challenge Food & Bev Live 2014 competing against each other for the title of Derry Clarke Culinary Challenge Champion.

The challenge will comprise cooking a three course meal for 4 covers in a 2 hour competition.



The competing Sodexo Chefs attended a Cookery Masterclass with Derry in his Michelin star restaurant L'Ecrivain on Thursday, 28th November in preparation for the main event at Food & Bev Live.  Each chef will replicate Derry's dishes from the Masterclass adding there own style and twist.

Derry Clarke has been working with Sodexo for the past five years on Culinary training, signature dishes, Chef Competitions and chef mentoring programmes.  Derry will also be testing their knowledge on the big stage and will be chairperson of the judging panel.

The winner will be announced at the exclusive Champions Gala Dinner held on the evening of the 11th directly after Food & Bev Live in the Red Cow Hotel.     



Picture
AVONMORE IBC & LATTE ART SEMI-FINALS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Congratulations to the winners of the Avonmore Irish Barista Championship Semi Finals and the Latte Art Semi-Finals which took place in the Java Republic headquarters on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November.

The following finalists will now go on to compete in the Finals at Food & Bev Live on 11th February 2014 in Citywest:

- Avonmore Irish Barista Competition
Bruno Ferreira Silva, Mark Ashbridge, Niall Wynn, Pete Williams, Tom Stafford and Vinicius Arruda

- Avonmore Irish Latte Art Competition
Khedun Viswarnath, Pedro Luiz M Amaral, Ravi Soniah, Renata Khedun, Renata Malyszko and Seivijus Matiejunas

Well done to all of the competitors, we look forward to an exciting competition final on February 11th 2014 at Food & Bev Live in Citywest!

Picture
IFSA JOBS BOARD
IFSA, are delighted to announce the launch of the IFSA JOBS BOARD.  The facility will allow members to post jobs free of charge giving direct access to the market.

With the retention of the 9% VAT rate giving a confidence boost to our sector with the RAI saying that 70pc of restaurants reported the reduction of the VAT rate in 2011 had helped business, with 30pc directly attributing the VAT reduction to hiring new staff, this is the perfect time to launch this new feature.

Speaking about the new recruitment pages, Sean Martin, IFSA Chair said “IFSA is all about driving the Foodservice industry forward and facilitating business growth and quality service within our sector.  The strength of the team is the cornerstone of any Foodservice business and this facility allows members to access top quality  applicants whilst providing potential candidates with an up to date view of marketplace.”

IFSA Recruitment Partners, NOEL Recruitment have already placed a selection of positions on the site and all IFSA members now have the facility to publish jobs directly onto the page.


CHECK OUT the range of positions available now!



Picture
IBC JUDGING WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED BY SCAE IRELAND

The 2013/14 Irish Barista Competition is just around the corner, and the SCAE has now finalised details of this year's judging workshop and would like to invite you once again to attend.

The aim of the workshop is to further raise judging standards for this competition. The course comprise both theory and practical- with a strong focus on the sensory understanding and on scoring techniques.

The workshop will be held at Marco Beverage Systems Ltd. (74 Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin18) on the 31st of October 2013 (Thursday).

This workshop will be free of charge for all SCAE members. A small fee of € 50 will be applicable to non-SCAE members to assist in covering costs.

See our EVENTS LISTING FOR MORE details



Picture
The Sodexo Challenge

Food&Bev Live is delighted to team up with Sodexo Ireland next year to stage the very first “Sodexo Challenge @ F&B Live”.

For the event, Sodexo Ireland has commissioned one of Ireland’s best known chefs, Derry Clarke, to set a culinary challenge for selected members of the company’s 500-strong chef team.

Speaking at the Launch, Derek Reilly, Executive Chef for Sodexo Ireland, said “We are delighted to be working with the team at Food & Bev Live next year and the challenge set by Derry Clarke will give our culinary team the opportunity to display their skills in front of a live audience.”




Picture
Dublin Food Chain
Using local food to drive sales in the Tourism and Foodservice sectors 
Date: Wednesday, 2nd October, 2013
Time: 5.00pm-8.30pm Fee: €10
Location: Castleknock Hotel and Country Club, Castleknock, Dublin 15

This two part seminar will feature Food Tourism workshops by Fáilte Ireland late in the afternoon and an evening of networking and guest speakers. Attend both the afternoon and evening sessions or just one part if your time is limited. Learn how local food can help drive new sales opportunities in the tourism and food service sectors.

Workshops 17.00-18.00hrs
Choose your preferred workshop: Understanding Food Tourism or Making Local Food Work for Your Menu.

Networking and Guest Speakers 18.00-20.30hrs 
Enjoy a dynamic networking forum that includes producers, buyers and foodservice operators.

Hear from hotelier Olivia Duff manager of the awarding winning family run Headfort Arms Hotel. A Fáilte Ireland Food Ambassador, Olivia has used local food produce in The Vanilla Pod Restaurant to create a unique product offering for her customers and give her an edge in the market. This renowned restaurant is featured in both the Bridgestone and Georgina Campbell guides.

Founder of Good Food Ireland Margaret Jeffareswill talk about “Turning Local Sourcing Into a Success Story”. Good Food Ireland has initiated the link between the agri-food and tourism sectors by bridging the gap between Irish food produce, to showcase authentic Irish cuisine.  Margaret will then provide an inspiring selection ofreal-life case studies of producers and foodservice operators working together for mutual benefit.

Food producer BrigittaCurtin of the BurrenSmokehouse, is the unprecedented winner of the 2013 “Great Taste 3 Star Award” winner for her smoked salmon. Brigitta will explain how she has fostered relationships with foodservice operators and the consumer.  Over 30,000 tourists visit the Burren Smokehouse annually and her produce is featured on menus in leading restaurants such as Fade Street Social and Avoca Handweavers.

This event is open to everyone working in the food, travel and tourism sectors 

BOOK NOW 
Booking Terms & Conditions
The registration desk opens 30 minutes before the listed start time.


Picture
Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year - Call for Competition Applications
In 2012, Euro-Toques teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to seek out the best culinary talent in the country, ‘young food heroes’ who could contribute to the future development and promotion of Irish Cooking.

The Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year Competition had a makeover, and it was a great success!

The introduction of an online entry via social media was the perfect platform for young chefs to show their creativity and imagination, not just on a plate!

Euro-Toques are spicing things up yet again this year! As always, Euro-Toques aim to promote their core principles: Local seasonal ingredients, creativity, skills and a passion for Irish cooking. They are looking for chefs who are capable of demonstrating and communicating Ireland’s culinary strength and recognising the importance of our own unique traditions and heritage.

The theme for the 2013 competition is ‘Food Memories: Your Interpretation?’

Euro-Toques would like our young chefs to reflect on traditions, respecting the past whilst looking at the future and to recognise the value of our heritage and tradition whilst designing dishes that reflect contemporary re-imaginings of flavours and ingredients. The past should be an inspiration for creativity and innovative thinking.

Are you a young talented chef with a passion for Irish food? Do Irish traditions inspire your creativity? Do you have what it takes to make it to the final?


Here is your chance!  Apply NOW on www.youngchef.ie

The next three months will be very exciting and full of surprises. Follow progress on...
·         Facebook: Euro-toques Ireland
·         Twitter: @YoungCHef2013 and @eurotoquesirl

THE COMPETITION
· You must be aged 18 - 26 throughout the competition
· The competition opens for entries on Monday 9 September
· The deadline for applications is Monday 23 September at 3pm
· After the online closing date, successful candidates will be notified as to whether they have made it through to the next stage of the competition and given further details
· The format of the competition consists of a social media entry stage, a written stage and an interview stage, which will lead to the selection of five finalists! The five finalists will battle it out in a final culinary skill test
· The competition final presentation event will take place on Sunday November 24th, 2013


Euro-Toques 'Young Chef of the Year' competition queries should be addressed to... competition@youngchef.ie or info@euro-toques.ie


Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year 2013 was officially launched last week! And they’re spicing things up yet again. 

The theme for the 2013 competition is ‘Food Memories: Your Interpretation?’

As always, the competition aim’s to promote Euro-toques core principles: local seasonal ingredients, creativity, skills and a passion for Irish cooking.
They are looking for chefs who are capable of demonstrating and communicating Ireland’s culinary strength and recognising the importance of our own unique traditions and heritage.

FILL IN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Before the 23rd of September and be in with a chance to showcase your skill as the Young Hero of Irish Cooking.  Apart from being aged between 18-26, these are the only criteria. Good food comes in many guises, and so do good chefs….


Picture
Deirdre Byrne Wins Gold Medal for Ireland

Deirdre Byrne, the 2013 Irish Cocktail Champion has won gold medal at the 39th International Cocktail Competition which was held in Prague from 16th - 22nd August 2013.


The cocktail 'Angel Fruit' gave Deirdre the gold medal in the 'Fancy Cocktail' competition where Deirdre competed against International competitors from France, Uruguay, Hong Kong & Peru.

Picture
Plans for the New 'Recruitment Hub' @ Food & Bev Live in Full Swing...

Following the new partnership between Noel Recruitment and IFSA ( Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance ) plans are in full swing for the

the new 'Recruitment Hub' at Food & Bev Live 2014. This new feature will comprise a recruitment clinic and advice desk for prospective candidates and employers looking for new staff and will also showcase training solutions and up-skilling possibilities for both client companies and individual candidates.

Picture
Avonmore Irish Barista Championship & Latte Art Competition 2014 Launched...

Attention all baristas, latte artists, coffee enthusiasts and industry new comers - We are pleased to announce the IBC & Latte Art 2014 competitions.

The semi-finals will take place in Java Republic HQ on the 9th & 10th of November 2013.

The final six from each competition will then go forward to battle it out in the final which will be held on the 11th of February 2014 at Food & Bev Live 2014 in Citywest Conference & Event Centre. The closing date for receipt of entries is the 18th October 2013 so please get your application form in as soon as possible.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact
Damien Marshall, SCAE Events Manager or any member of the SCAE committee who wish each and every of the competitiors the very best of luck for the 2014 competitions!

Picture
The Chef's Choice Food Village returns to Food & Bev Live 2014...

Back by popular demand, Food & Bev Live 2014 will dedicate an area for local Irish artisan food producers. Taste the food quality and meet the people behind quality Irish food and dring in the Chefs Choice Food Village @ Food & Bev Live 2014.


Picture
New FoodPak Zone Announced for Food & Bev Live 2014

The all-new FoodPak Zone will be launched at Food & Bev Live 2014. Food and Beverage suppliers are always on the lookout for innovative packaging solutions to help their products stand out from the competition. A dedicated area at the show will be available to suppliers of new packaging solutions for the market particularly the artisan sector.

Picture
Food & Bev Live 2014 - Dates Announced!

Following the success of the first Food & Bev Live show in 2012, when over 60 of the top names in Irish Foodservice exhibited to more than 1,000 visitors, the event will once again take place in Citywest Conference & Exhibition Centre, Saggart, Co. Dublin on Tuesday  the 11th of February 2014.

Stay Up-to-date on the Latest News about Food & Bev Live

* indicates required
Plan Your Visit

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture


© 2020 EventHaus Limited. All Rights Reserved. 
Unit 3 Block A, Broomfield Business Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland.


Contact Us | Privacy & Cookie Policy | EventHaus Ltd