Night Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, plus Kate Nicholls OBE, Chief Executive at UK Hospitality, and Will Beckett, CEO at Hawksmoor
confirmed for exclusive interviews at Northern Restaurant & Bar 2024

Northern Restaurant & Bar, sponsored by Uber Eats, has today revealed the full line up for its Keynote Theatre, Chef Live sponsored by UNOX and Drinks Live
sponsored by Monin stages as it prepares to host top tier hospitality names next month.

With Sacha Lord, UK Hospitality’s Kate Nicholls OBE and Hawksmoor’s Will Beckett confirmed alongside acclaimed chefs Simon Rogan and Tom Barnes for exclusive interviews, NRB24 is gearing up for its most impressive showcase to date. Sacha Lord, Kate Nicholls Obe And Will Beckett To Join Simon Rogan And Tom Barnes As Key Speakers At Nrb24

Keynote Theatre:

The Keynote Theatre at the Northern Restaurant & Bar event will hold exclusive interviews with some of the industry’s most dynamic leaders, promising insightful discussions and perspectives on key industry topics.
Highlights include Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester and Kate Nicholls OBE, Chief Executive of UK Hospitality. As part of these interviews, they will discuss the state of hospitality in the north and throughout the UK, including important issues including employment, diversity, sustainability, inclusivity and the cost of doing business plus much more.

Founder of Umbel Restaurants, Simon Rogan will be joined by Tom Barnes, the former executive chef at three Michelin-starred L’Enclume and one Michelin-starred Rogan & Co, Henrock, and Home by Simon Rogan, for an in-depth interview, delving into their extraordinary lives and careers.

The Keynote Theatre will also feature an exclusive interview with Will Beckett, CEO & Co-Founder at Hawksmoor, steak and seafood restaurant, who were recent recipients of the Great Service Award at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards.

There will also be engaging panel discussions, including the Hospitality Leaders Panel with Marcello Distefano, Managing Director at San Carlo, and Miles Kirby, Co-Founder and Director at Caravan. The Operations Leaders Panel will include Emily Hawkley, Director of Operations at Burgerism, whilst The Future of Northern
Hospitality Panel features Mayur Patel, Co-Founder of Bundobust, who received a special achievement award at last year’s Kuits NRB Top Fifty.

Chef Live sponsored by UNOX:

Chef Live, sponsored by UNOX, will boast an impressive array of culinary talents, promising a wealth of ideas and innovation for attendees to bring back to their own
kitchens.

Featured in this year’s lineup is Hrishikesh Desai, recipient of three AA Rosettes for the Cedar Tree restaurant at Farlam Hall and a familiar face from James Martin’s Saturday Morning. The roster also includes Chef Patrons from esteemed restaurants, such as Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland and The Black Bull in Sedbergh, both recognised in the Estrella Top 50 Gastropub Awards.

Danielle Heron, Head Chef and Owner of OSMA in Manchester and Scott John-Hodgson, Head Chef at Solstice in Newcastle, known for his appearance on BBC’s Great British Menu, will both bring their expertise to the stage.

Adding to the stellar lineup is Adam Reid, Chef Patron at Adam Reid at The French, plus Gabriella Margiotta, Liverpool’s MasterChef star and Head Chef at Cucina Di
Vincenzo.

Drinks Live sponsored by Monin:

Drinks Live sponsored by Monin features tutored tastings and spirit masterclasses from some of the top names in the spirits industry including Lewis Hayes, Master Blender & CEO of DropWorks (Modern Rum Co), Nate Sorby, Global Brand Ambassador of Cazcabel Tequila, Pippa Guy, UK Ambassador, of Tanqueray Gin and Cara Watson, UK Ambassador of Don Julio.

Siobhan Thompson, Event Manager for NRB24, commented: “We are so excited to announce our jam-packed line-up for this year’s Northern Restaurant and Bar event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to witness key figures from the North’s hospitality industry coming together, sharing valuable insights and expertise, presenting a united front to help navigate the sector’s challenges together.”

The NRB trade show is scheduled for March 12th-13th at Manchester Central. This event serves as the premier hospitality showcase of the year.

 

Source: NRB24