NRB TOP FIFTY The seventh NRB Top Fifty awards, in association with Kuits Solicitors, celebrates the announcement of the prestigious and much-anticipated powerlist of the most important and influential individuals within the Northern hospitality industry and reveals three special achievement winners.
TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018, 3.15PM, NRB HUB
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NRB FRINGE
CJUK LIVE
Throughout NRB18 there will be a series of Fringe events taking place under the umbrella of the exhibition.
NRB18 is delighted to welcome official partner, CJUK to this year’s line-up. Their new event CJUK Live, invites you to help tackle staffing issues in the hospitality industry.
The NRB18 Fringe includes trade-only after parties at some of the city’s coolest bars, special dining offers at top restaurants and special events during the show, only available with an NRB badge.
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A chronic skills shortage, shrinking labour pool and 1.3 million people needed by 2024, it’s make or break for the hospitality industry. Help find #ABetterWay to attract and keep talent for the future. Join the conversation at #CJUKLive
TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018 COBDEN SUITE AT NRB18 FREE ENTRY WITH NRB BADGE
TOO MANY CRITICS
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER
The must attend industry event that turns the tables on restaurant critics is back! An evening of dropping pens for pans will put Manchester’s top critics to the test as they prepare a meal for a restaurant full of chefs and restauranteurs to raise money for Action Against Hunger.
The iconic Midland Hotel is proud to be the official hotel partner of NRB18. A warm Mancunian welcome awaits visitors wishing to dine at one of its award-winning restaurants or take in the history and heritage in the Lounge. themidlandhotel.co.uk
For more information call 020 8293 6137.
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Tuesday & Wednesday 20 – 21 March 2018 Open 10:00 - 17:00
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This year’s NRB Debate will be headlined by Fred Sirieix, general manager at Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows and Channel 4’s First Dates. Easily the most recognisable maître d’ in the country and with an unrivalled passion for service, Fred will take to the stage to talk about his vision for front of house and how customer experience can make or break a restaurant. In addition an expert panel will debate how new technology is disrupting the hospitality industry.
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The NRB Debate will be chaired by Northern Restaurant & Bar CEO and restaurant & hospitality consultant Thom Hetherington.
TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018, 12PM, COBDEN SUITE AT NRB18
PRICE: £66
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Northern Restaurant & Bar is a strictly trade only event and is for industry professionals only. Students /Apprentices are not permitted to attend either individually or in groups. No one under the age of 18 is permitted onto the show floor. All information correct at time of going to print.
NRB18 is sponsored by A smarter way to speak to your customers.
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SERVING NORTHERN HOSPITALITY FOR EIGHTEEN YEARS WHAT’S ON CHEF LIVE Twelve leading chefs will take to the Chef Live stage to demonstrate their favourite dishes and techniques. This year see chefs including: Luke French (Jöro, Sheffield) Lisa Goodwin-Allen (Northcote Manor, Blackburn) Adam Humphrey (Arras, York) Essential Cuisine North West Young Chef of the Year Thomas Reeves (L’Enclume, Cumbria) Rupert Rowley (Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Derbyshire)
WELCOME Northern Restaurant & Bar is the North’s hospitality exhibition where the entire industry comes together for two days of networking, discovery and inspiration. It is the place to source new products and services from over 275 exhibiting suppliers, be inspired by 65 live
food & drink demos; and attend a programme of events all designed to make you and your establishment more successful. NRB18 is sponsored by Korubu. Visit them on stand E41 for a seamless way to turn your free WIFI into valuable customer data.
NRB HUB The NRB Hub hosts events and networking in the heart of the show. The 2018 programme includes the announcement of the NRB Top Fifty and the Food Porn
Steven Smith (The Freemasons at Wiswell, Clitheroe)
Awards as well as special events from CJUK, Pro Manchester, CityCo and Ladies of Restaurants; and a Buyers’ Breakfast with R Noone & Sons.
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DRINKS LIVE
SPIRIT ROOM
Spirit masterclasses with with leading experts and ambassadors from international brands and indie producers.
Over 20 curated spirit brands from artisan producers allowing you to sample their gins, whiskeys and more.
VIP BAR
COCKTAIL COMPETITION
An exciting pop up bar with exclusive access by invitation only. Watch this space!
CRAFT BEER QUARTER Visit the Craft Beer Quarter, supported by Biopac, to taste a wide selection of ales, IPAs, bitters and stouts by 12 artisan brewers from across the UK.
Watch the country’s best bartenders battle it out to win a trip to Amsterdam in the NRB18 cocktail competition sponsored by Double Dutch Drinks. The final will be held at NRB18 on 21 March. Bartenders should enter online at northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk/ cocktailcompetition before 28 February 2018.
Liam Trotman & Ryan Simpson (Orwells, Henley-on-Thames) Gary Usher (Sticky Walnut, Chester) Gareth Ward (Ynyshir, Powys)
GRAPE & GRAIN
MARKET KITCHEN
Two days of wine, beer and cider tastings led by industry experts, class leading operators and sommeliers. Topics include beer and food matching and maximising wine list sales.
Watch specialist technique demonstrations from the experts in the Market Kitchen theatre, surrounded by small-scale producers of unique patisserie, ice cream, sauces and more.
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