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P
R E S S R E L E A
S E
Monday,
21 October, 2002
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The
Event:
- Caribbean
Food Emporium presents
- The
2002 Caribbean Food & Drink Conference
- Date:
Sunday 24th November,
2002.
- Time:
10am - 5pm
- Venue:
Royal Garden Hotel, 2
– 24 Kensington High Street,
London, W8 4PT
The
first event of its kind in the UK.
This
conference aims:
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To raise the profile of
Caribbean Food in the UK,
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To celebrate Caribbean food
heritage
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To encourage, support and
promote businesses involved
in the preparation and sale of Caribbean Food.
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To
enable networking and communication between suppliers and consumers
Speakers include the following:
- Virginia
Burke
- Marketing Director of Walkers Wood (arriving from Jamaica)
- Orlando
Satchell - Top Caribbean International Hotel Chef
- Clarence
Thompson – Business Inspirational Speaker
- Neil
Hill - Managing Director,
Grace (UK)
There
will also be workshops and visual presentations. Opportunities will
be given for delegates to take part in discussions.
Cost: £ 86 inclusive of 3 course seated lunch, and
conference materials.
Who
should attend:
- Caribbean Food and Drink Business Owners/
Managers/Chefs such as
- Restaurateurs
- Suppliers
- Bakers
- Take
Away Proprietors
- Drinks
Companies
- Importers
- Supporters of Black Businesses
- Consumers who appreciate
Caribbean Food
- Consumers who know little about Caribbean
Food, but wish to learn.
- Students of Food and Catering
- People wanting to start their own businesses
in the future.
- People who need to know more about Caribbean food such as:
- Chefs
from the general food industry
- Teachers
of Food Technology
- Pubs
and Clubs and Restaurant owners who want to vary their food
offerings
Benefits
for those who attend:
- Examine the history of Caribbean Food
development in the UK, in comparison to other foods.
- Meet people at the forefront of the Caribbean
Food Industry
- Be inspired and motivated to
broaden horizons where food is concerned.
- Learn the key issues involved
in running a business
- Study Healthy Eating patterns
- Examine Funding Options
- Enjoy
a positive day, celebrating
Caribbean Food
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More
information
Registration form (print
and post)
Register online
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