STREET FOOD BUSINESS EXPO 2023 SEMINARS AND SPEAKERS

DAY 1 - Tuesday October 10th

Standing out in Street Food

10:15 – 11:00

Chair: Alan Fox NCASS

Vimal Arumugam – Baked Bird / Adam Atkins – Peddling Pizza / Chantel Yeung – Chubby Dumpling

Do you want to transform your street food venture into a remarkable and unforgettable experience? Join us for this transformative workshop where street food experts guide you through the essential strategies to stand out in the bustling world of street food.

Getting Confident with Compliance

11:15 – 12:00

Chair: Nick Summers NCASS

Fiona West – Environmental Health Specialist NCASS / Rebecca Bartlett – East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service / Marc Rowson – Gascomm / Richard Hakeem – Liquid Gas / Scott Randles – ANi App

Are you ready to serve up street food with confidence while staying compliant with regulations? Join us for this comprehensive workshop where our panel of H & S experts can answer your questions on everything from safe food handling, to licensing through to gas safety. This session will give you the information you need to ensure you are running your business legally and safely.

Empowering Independents

12:15  – 13:00

Chair: Nick Summers NCASS

Mark Laurie – NCASS / Mike Warnes – Department for Business & Trade / Harry Jenkins – Digbeth Dining Club

Join industry professionals to talk through the pressing challenges the sector currently faces. We’ll explore the current state of the industry and discuss what the future might hold whilst highlighting just how important the businesses are that shape the sector and its landscape. This is a must for all independent hospitality businesses.

Getting into Events; picking the right events and securing your pitch

13:15 – 14:00

Chair: Alan Fox NCASS

Kate Edwards – Digbeth Dining Club / Tudor Barber – Street Food Warehouse / Sarah Mason – Shambala / Jen Hacking – Morning Glory

Are you a street food caterer looking to elevate your presence at events and secure prime trading pitches? Join us for this illuminating workshop where event organisers and established event caterers share knowledge and strategies on how to stand out and capture the attention of the decision makers to ensure you secure the right opportunities for your business.

Road to Restaurant – the Move to Bricks & Mortar

14:15- 15:00

Chair: Mark Laurie NCASS

Pete Hewitt – Homeboys / Ozzie – Hip Hop Chip Shop / Lee Desanges – Baked in Brick

Are you contemplating a shift from street food to a permanent site? It’s an exciting and challenging prospect. Join us to connect with NCASS members who have successfully grown their businesses and made the leap to Bricks & Mortar. Gain valuable insights into their journey and how they’ve managed the set-up, including everything from systems and training, through to staffing and expansion.

Street Food Success Stories

15:10 -15:50

Chair: Mark Laurie NCASS

Mark Gerveaux – The Rib Man / Nick Friedman – Jamon Jamon / Ed Farrell – The Duck Truck

Hear from some of the most popular street food businesses in the UK. Enjoy an informal panel of businesses talking about the highs and lows of running a street food business, gain valuable insight and top tips from those who are already well established in the industry.

DAY 2 - Wednesday October 11th

Standing out in Street Food

10:15 – 11:00

Chair: Alan Fox NCASS

Vimal Arumugam – Baked Bird / Matthew Amodio – AMOBOX / Mark Laurie – NCASS

Do you want to transform your street food venture into a remarkable and unforgettable experience? Join us for this transformative workshop where street food experts guide you through the essential strategies to stand out in the bustling world of street food.

Planning for profit

11:15 – 12:00

Chair: Nick Summers NCASS

Andrew James – The Catering Accounting Company

Questions at the ready for a practical session with our experts in managing your finances and developing your business. We’ll cover finance, funding, pricing, staffing and much more. With the cost of operating ever- increasing this is a critical session for all.

Road to Restaurant – the Move to Bricks & Mortar

12:15 – 13:00

Chair: Mark Laurie NCASS

Tom Maher – OPM / Greg Gariel – The Mixing Jug / Troy Jonson – Sweet Dee’s Jerk

Are you contemplating a shift from street food to a permanent site? It’s an exciting and challenging prospect. Join us to connect with NCASS members who have successfully grown their businesses and made the leap to Bricks & Mortar. Gain valuable insights into their journey and how they’ve managed the set-up, including everything from systems and training, through to staffing and expansion.

Empowering Independents

13:15 – 14:00

Chair: Mark Laurie NCASS

Dan Fullarton – BoxPark / Rob Machin – Re:imagine City / Jo Green – The Relationship / Richard Johnson – The Street Food Awards

Join industry professionals to talk through the pressing challenges the sector currently faces. We’ll explore the current state of the industry and discuss what the future might hold whilst highlighting just how important the businesses are that shape the sector and its landscape. This is a must for all independent hospitality businesses.

Prioritising your People

14:15 – 15:00

Chair: Alan Fox NCASS

Conrad Brunton – Tonic Talent / Patrica Colden – Colden HR / Theo – Lee Houston – Slinger

Join the People experts as we delve into the pivotal role that your people and culture play in shaping your business. We’ll discuss the importance of prioritising your people, guaranteeing their sense of value and contribution, whilst also giving practical advice that you can put into action to grow your team and retain your top performers.

Getting Confident with Compliance

15:10 -15:50

Chair: Nick Summers NCASS

Marc Rowson – Gascomm / Fiona West – NCASS / Tay Potier – Royal Borough of Greenwich / Richard Hakeem – Liquid Gas

Hear from some of the most popular street food businesses in the UK. Enjoy an informal panel of businesses talking about the highs and lows of running a street food business, gain valuable insight and top tips from those who are already well established in the industry.