Hotelympia 2012 Exhibition

2012 is expected to be quite a year for many business providers including the catering, restaurant and pub industries, given that this is the year when the Olympics comes to the UK; when the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations take place and when the Euro 2012 Championships occur. Given the events coming up, there is an extra buzz when discussing the year ahead with many people in the hospitality industry and this year’s Hotelympia Exhibition, with its revamped structure should be a great event at which to be and a chance to discuss the upcoming events and opportunities.

The Hotelympia exhibition is held at the ExCel venue in London at the end of February each year and it is now the U.Ks biggest food service and hospitality exhibition. It is one of the most popular shows of its type for people working within the hospitality industry.

As well as the business and networking opportunities there are a various other attractions and events happening during the event including competitions and awards, all helping show off the latest innovations for people to take back and use in their own business. There are a variety of new business solutions and innovative new products from suppliers for people to learn about and try out.

One of the highlights of the exhibition is Salon Culinaire, with over 8,000 chefs and three sections to visit and enjoy. The centre piece event in the Salon Culinaire is La Parade des chefs, where teams of professional chefs compete in a competition to cook for visitors and various guests. There is also the Salon Display section, featuring intricately hand crafted food works using ingredients such as sugar, marzipan and chocolate. Finally there is the Live Theatre where you will find some of the U.K.s finest chefs taking part in a variety of unique challenges and competitions. You can learn more about the show on the official Hotelympia website.