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Curry Life Media announces 2022 Culinary Workshop event
Curry Life Media’s annual
Culinary Workshop and Networking dinner is taking place this year on 12 June at The Crowne Plaza London Docklands, and will feature a live cooking demonstration from acclaimed chefs Mark Poynton and Atul Kochhar. The annual event, supported by lead sponsor Just Eat, will see industry experts, restaurateurs and suppliers gather together for a series of talks focusing on the latest industry trends, before enjoying a meal and the chance to network with their peers. Syed Belal Ahmed, editor of Curry Life magazine said: “There is a growing demand for learning new techniques and sharing innovative ideas in a very competitive curry business setting.” This year’s event, which runs from 4pm until 10pm on the day, will focus on a number of topical issues. Atul Kochhar, one of the first Indian chefs to receive a Michelin star, will host a session on Indian street foods, while fellow chef Mark Poynton will focus on the
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importance of sustainability, prior to a cooking demonstration. Another session will discuss how restaurants can improve allergens management and will be led by Ludovica De Pieri, a nutritionist and hospitality sector consultant and founder and CEO of RevealUK. She will talk about how to set up easy, repeatable processes to control allergens management correctly and how to prepare for new calories labelling legislation while saving costs. “Reveal My Food is an allergens software and digital menu based on Ludovica De Pieri
the three essential ingredients present in each restaurant: allergens matrix, recipes, and menu,” says De Pieri. “I want to help people find balance in their approach to food, and am conscious that time put aside for cooking is getting shorter and shorter. I work with restaurants to find the best strategy to optimise their operations, increase online presence and maximise the value of their ingredients.” Last year’s Culinary Workshop featured a keynote speech and talks on technology, with contributions from chef Oli Khan. There was also a vegan cooking demonstration from acclaimed food writer and celebrity chef Mridula Baljekar, who also talked about the benefits of spices and a Curry Life Chefs Club presentation. Those interested in attending this year’s event, or for further information on speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact
info@currylife.uk or phone +44 7956 588 777.
