BHCC - Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce

 Eat & Drink: introducing our local buyers, suppliers and producers

This Eat & Drink workshop will bring together Sussex-based food and drink suppliers with local buyers interested in sourcing new and unique products for customers. We’ll provide practical examples of what buyers want from suppliers in order to create successful partnerships.

Getting your food and drink products into Brighton & Hove’s cafes, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets can be a time consuming business. That’s why it’s important to have the right approach to increase your chance of success.

This informal and friendly workshop is aunique opportunity to learn, share and make new contacts and get valuable insight from a panel of experts.

The event will also provide buyers with the opportunity of meeting local suppliers showcasing their products.

You’ll will learn more about:

• Local food and drink trends

• Why it’s best to buy local

• The marketing advantages of sourcing local food

• How to work with restaurants, hotels and retail outlets

• Local business support and food organisations

Panellists include:

• Peter Allinson, Temptation Cafe

• Jason Burt, Farmhouse Cookery

• Rob Carr, Hotel Du Vin & Bistro

• Jackie Ellis, Sussex Tourism Partnership

• Peter J Field, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex

• Nick Head, The Ambassador Hotel

• Nicola Humble, Trading Standards

• Hillary Knight, A Taste of Sussex

• Prof Erik Millstone, University of Sussex

• Galia Orme, CHOC Chick

• Olivia Reid & Dino Pavledis, Terre a Terre

• Nicky Rohl, Moshi Moshi

• Paula Seager, Natural PR

Who should attend?

Whether you’re an experienced supplier or buyer or this is your first foray into the industry, this Eat & Drink workshop is for you.

When and where:

Date: 28th March 2011

Time: 4:00pm – 7.30pm (includes refreshments)

Venue: Sussex County Cricket Ground, Hove

Cost: FREE to attend but places are limited so please book in advance at: www.businessinbrighton.org.uk/event or call 01273 719097. Refreshments will be provided.

* We are currently looking for producers and suppliers to exhibit at the event. There will be no cost associated with this.  Please register your interest with Jennie Burraway ASAP on 01273 719097 or email ridethewave@businessinbrighton.org.uk

This event is supported by: Taste Of Sussex, Sussex Tourism Partnership, Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, Harvest Brighton, Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival & Visit Brighton 

Ride the Wave is a business support programme providing high-quality and FREE events, tuition and support to help you grow and win more business. It runs from November 2010 to March 2011 and provides targeted support to help you during these tough economic times. Ride the Wave has been created by Brighton & Hove City Council, and is delivered in partnership with Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce.

To find out more:

Email: ridethewave@businessinbrighton.org.uk
Telephone: 01273 719097