Breakfast briefing: NDML and NTIA discuss the issues the night time leisure industry currently face.

James Taylor, Beastro

Anna Jarosz, LAWS Wine School

'This is an astonishingly assured opening. Start planning your visit now' Jay Rayner, The Guardian

Join The Schofield Brothers as they explore the importance of menus to your venue. Daniel will look at the science behind designing a menu, including the best way to engage your guests. Whilst Joe wil ...

Aidan Monks is fast developing a reputation as one of the most inspirational speakers on bread of our time.

with Biddenden Vineyards

'The Angel at Hetton is a Yorkshire institution and under new chef Michael Wignall it looks set to soar' Elaine Lemm, The Yorkshire Post

This year at NRB, L.O.R. (Ladies of Restaurants) will be hosting a tasting and meet & greet with women across the industry, sharing their jobs and experiences in order to further connect with women across the hospitality sector.  Expect wine, food and lots of chat!

There are potentially great rewards from launching a spirits brand in the UK, proven by George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds and Jay-Z.

Cask Liquid Marketing

Maurizio Cecco, Salvi's

Bobby Fischel, Bunch Liverpool

Northern Hospitality - Schofield Brothers, Gethin Jones, Nate Booker and Seema Dhiman

“Mark Birchall brings his knowledge and experience together in a style of his own, where skilfully executed dishes combine the classic flavours of the region with modern techniques and a light touch.” – The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2019

Manchester F&B Network takes part in the Northern Restaurant & Bar Show for the third year in 2019, and we'll be bringing you an exciting interview with Manchester entrepreneur, Lyndon B Higginson. If you work in the hospitality sector and would like to sign up in advance please click here.

A demonstration on how to carve cured ham off the bone (Serrano and Iberico ham), look after it and get maximum yield as well as understanding a little about its production
Peter Kinsella, Lunya

Hosted by Domingo Garcia

“Adam Reid has been making his presence felt with a fully up-to-the-minute operation…” – The AA Restaurant Guide 2019

Chris Cahill, The Creameries

White, Gold or Dark? British, French or Spanish? Is this the really the best way of classifying a category as diverse and exciting as rum?  Hosted by Dean MacGregor - Speciality Rum Ambassador

Lancashire Mead Company

“Stosie Madi continues to turn out some of the most exciting, most accomplished food in the North” at “this lovely, well-run pub in a pretty village at the edge of the Forest of Bowland”, which is “very much worth the trip”. Hardens 

Reception of the Kuits NRB Top Fifty Awards including presentation of the Special Achievement Award winners for 2019. This is an invite-only event.

Matthew Stout, Krombacher UK

Experience the revival of Irish potato based spirits through The Muff Liquor Company hosted by Niall McColgan, founder.

Building baking confidence and being creative with the ingredients you have to hand
Lisa Smith, Ginger Bakers

Heather Kirk, Hammonds of Knutsford

‘As the beautiful meal plays out, it all starts to make a Through The Looking Glass kind of sense’ Marina O'Loughlin, The Guardian

We are four sisters with the same family values but each with different personalities and have all ventured into the world of spirits, launching with a Gin range within 12 months. We also have seven b ...

Filmore & Union

Natalya Watson, Duvel Brand Ambassador

Join our Buyers whilst we discuss the bounty of the upcoming British Spring Season! We will be in The Hub for coffee and pastries to share what we are most excited about for the upcoming months.'

Emma Thackray, Booch and Brew

'Chocolate soil, Marmite butter, tree trunk plates… It may sound odd, but Röski is note perfect' Jay Rayner, The Guardian

Jeremy Lithgow, Amathus

Richard Hyman, Manchester Smokehouse

Freddie Lowlander, Lowlander Beer

'Michelin be damned — there’s no sour note in this little oasis' Marina O’Loughlin, The Times

Manchester Hospitality Network is a group of hospitality professionals based in Manchester with the purpose to support and assist one another within their roles.

Paul Nealon vs Jamie Dwyer

Sailbrands

Introducing The Art Of Wine with a tasting of the award winning Castorani Wines from Abruzzo in Italy. Sarah will describe the differences between each winemaking process and what makes these wines so unique.

Seven Bro7hers Brewery

Max Warner

Michelin starred chef Shaun Rankin is a renowned, published chef with TV accolades and a passion for the fresh produce of the Channel Islands where he resides. Shaun is returning to his Yorkshire roots to open a fine-dining restaurant at Grantley Hall, which is due to open in the spring.

Come along to The Hub and join Bruntwood and YFood to discover the technology and trends shaping the food and drink eating out market.

Adam Leavy, Allotment Vegan

Matthias Lataille, Paul Nealon, Jamie Dwyer & Daniel I'Anson

The Michelin Guide said: "A Michelin Star for lovely village pub The White Swan where chef Tom Parker lets his wonderful ingredients shine."

Ian Howard, That Wine Fella

Michael Lees Jones, JW Lees 

Aarti Ormsby, Chaat Cart

Joe Wild

Join the Female Hospitality Network for drinks and conversation on how we can promote a balance for better equality, work life balance and support in the industry.

'...serves up dishes that are devoured in moments and talked about fondly for weeks'  Grace Dent, The Guardian

Boutinot

Competition Final    

James Taylor, Beastro

Find out more about the North West Young Chef Competition

Will Evans, Cave Direct