FOOD & BEV LIVE 2020: Open for Business

Brought to you by IFSA and taking place on the 4th and 5th February 2020 at the Citywest events centre, Food & Bev Live is one hospitality event that’s not to be missed.

Attracting thousands of visitors, Food & Bev Live is a two-day extravaganza of foodservice excellence bringing together national skills fi nals, live demonstrations, new product launches and unique networking opportunities. The show has been building in stature over the past few years and now o ers visitors innovative ideas, new products, technology and the business advice they need to grow their business in the years ahead.

Celebrating Ireland’s dynamic foodservice industry and an increasingly competitive market, Food & Bev Live 2020 will continue the event’s rich history of celebrating excellence within the industry and will play host to world-class competitions including the National Barista Championships, the ‘hotly’ contended Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions and the Bartenders Association’s Irish Cocktail Championships.

Speaking about the importance of providing a two day show that delivers for both exhibitors and visitors, Patrick Clement, IFSA Chairman said: “Food & Bev Live 2020 promises to serve up two days packed full of ideas, innovation and solutions for your business. From inspiring competitions to expert masterclasses, and an abundance of ideas, Food & Bev Live is simply the number one event for industry professionals in foodservice, hospitality and within the food and drink sectors in Ireland. Attending the show is free, so for people from across Ireland who work in foodservice and hospitality, it’s this year’s ‘must-attend’ event.”

What’s on at Food & Bev Live

In a first, the show has launched the inaugural Irish Foodservice Supplier Awards – the IFSA’s – designed to acknowledge product and service innovation within the foodservice industry. The theme for 2020 will be Innovation for a sustainable future and the awards have been created to shine a light on suppliers who are at the forefront of industry’s response to the environmental crisis.

Over the two days of the show, Food & Bev Live will be hosting the National Co ee Championships, organised by the Irish Chapter of Specialty Co ee Association (SCA Ireland). Baristas will compete to be named champion and have the chance to represent Ireland at the World Barista Championships.

The Bartenders Association’s Irish Cocktail Championships will see Ireland’s leading mixologists putting their skills to the test during the high-octane cocktail challenges. The winner will get the opportunity to represent Ireland at the World Cocktail Championships later in the year.

New for 2020, Food & Bev Live will host Ireland’s fi rst National Pizza Championships. In association with the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API), the competition will see chefs from across Ireland battle it out to be crowned National Pizza Champion. Also new for the February show, Food & Bev Live have partnered with The European Tea Society, bringing the fi rst-ever national qualifying round of the Tea Masters Cup to Ireland. The competitions will take place in the European Tea Pavilion, a fresh addition to the two-day expo.

Registration is free and now open via www.foodandbev.ie