28 Mar 2023

Focus On Food Conference 2023

Belfast is fast becoming one of the UK’s top destinations for outstanding food, drink and hospitality.

Join this one-day conference that will celebrate the economic contribution and
creativity of our chefs, restaurateurs, producers, and educators, and set goals
for Belfast and Northern Ireland to achieve further success in an increasingly
competitive market.

Be part of the conversation, be inspired by experts, participate and collaborate
on the future of food, drink and hospitality as the bedrock of our economy and
a defining element of our culture and tourist experience.

Key Topics 'On The Table':

• Nurturing talent and skills
• Increase business through sustainability
• Exploring what makes a great food destination
• New Voices: Finding success in a competitive world.
• Be part of Belfast’s newly established Food and Drink Network

In addition to hearing from our industry experts, you’ll have a chance to interact and make connections with foodie colleagues and peers from across Northern Ireland at our ‘Producer showcase’ zone.

Speaker Line-Up:

• Grace Dent: Restaurant critic, The Guardian
• Chris McClurg: Chef Patron, Paul Ainsworth’s No. 6 (and Great British Menu winner)
• Anna Pollock: Strategist on regenerative hospitality and tourism
• Skye Gyngell: Chef Patron, Spring and Heckfield Place
• Gemma Austin: Chef Patron, A Peculiar Tea (and Great British Menu finalist)
• Giles Gibbons: Co-Founder, Sustainable Restaurant Association
• Conor Spacy: Founder, Food Space, Dublin

Plus a range of local industry experts

Tickets

Tickets include refreshments and lunch. 

Standard Ticket: £33.22

Student Ticket: £11.55

Contact

Visit: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/focus-on-food-conference

Tel: 028 9024 944

Email: info@nigoodfood.com