Northern Restaurant & Bar Bringing Hospitality Together

Opening this month on 14-15 March at Manchester Central, Northern Restaurant & Bar, sponsored by Uber Eats, is set for its best show yet. Thousands of hospitality professionals are coming together and registering for their industry show after the full live demo timetable was announced, with top names taking to the stage.

Chef Live:

Demonstrating signature dishes and groundbreaking techniques, Chef Live is designed to inspire an audience of ambitious Northern chefs, restaurateurs, and operators, with ideas and innovation to take back to their own kitchens.

The 2023 line-up includes the likes of Stosie Madi from The Parkers Arms, Lancashire, crowned Gastropub of the Year 2023, Paul Leonard from Michelin starred The Forest Side, Cumbria and Tom Reeves from Michelin starred Rogan & Co, Cumbria.

Industry legend Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL from Café Spice Namasté and a Million Pound Menu winner, Jay Morjaria from Dynasty Restaurants will also be taking to the stage showcasing Indian and Korean food respectively.

Elsewhere in the line-up include Manchester based chefs Danielle Heron from OSMA, Joe Otway from Flawd/Higher Ground, MaryEllen McTague from Treehouse Manchester, and Sam Grainger from Belzan.

Liz Cottam from Home, Yorkshire, Luke Payne from The Pack Horse, Derbyshire - number 18 in the Top 50 Gastropubs 2023, and Aiden Byrne from The Church Green, Cheshire have also been announced and will be demonstrating their unique skills in the kitchen.

Drinks Live:

Tutored tastings and spirit masterclasses from some of the top names in the spirits industry including Rhum J.M., Rémy Cointreau and Metaxa.

Market Kitchen:

Take your menu to the next level and be inspired by cooking demonstrations from experts in nose to tail butchery, patisserie, foraged ingredients, fermented foods, and seasonal produce.

Grape & Grain:

Wine, beer and cider tastings led by industry experts including exploration in areas such as alternative format wines, the role of draft alcohol free beer, how to pitch sake to customers, and the next growth phase of craft beer.

NRB Hub:

Visit the NRB Hub for insightful sessions throughout the two days including data insights from CGA by NielsenIQ into how the Northern hospitality industry is faring, looking at how technology can help restaurants navigate economic uncertainty with Uber Eats, asking the question do restaurants have an age limit with KAM, as well as a get together with the biggest hospitality recruitment campaign – Hospitality Rising.

New Products:

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to new products at NRB23, including:

Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit Soda –Double Dutch Drinks - Stand D70

Flamboyantly fresh, our new Pink Grapefruit mixer starts with an intensely rich grapefruit flavour which slides into the luscious taste of Persian lime - renowned for it’s piquancy - offering a blend of sweetness and depth that is delicious alone and dramatically good partnered with Tequila, Mezcal and all white spirits.

Hendo’s Soya and Potato Snacks –Hendersons (Sheffield) Ltd – Stand D58

Hendo’s are a great-tasting spicy snacks. They’re Vegan, Gluten Free and are HFSS Compliant - so they’re healthy and taste great. Hendo’s are well-suited to the out of home sector, and are available in three sizes: 23g singles, Price-Marked 50g, and Sharing bag.

Calamansi Citrus Gin – Tarsier Spirit –Stand E46

Launching at NRB23, the third destination of Tarsier’s Backpacker Series heads to the island of Bohol in the Philippines; home to tarsier primates, tropical jungles, and white sandy beaches. Calamansi is a citrus fruit native to the Philippines, bursting with bright zesty notes of lime and mandarin.

ReNew – Artis UK – Stand C51

An innovative stoneware collection made with 90% recycled ceramic material delivering the latest in sustainability. A smooth matt brown finish on the exterior showcasing the pure colour of the clay contrasted by a durable white or taupe glaze on the interior offering an artisan look with a practical solution.

Insights – Tevalis – Stand D17

Ongoing changes within the hospitality industry mean that the capability to make effective business decisions is more significant than ever. Tevalis has built a new tool to enable this: Insights. Functions such as forecasted sales, floorplan analysis, and a customisable dashboard, provide information based on accurate data and relevant metrics.

Register Today:

Northern Restaurant & Bar is a trade only event, open to professionals working in the hospitality industry.

For more information and to book your free trade ticket visit: www.northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk

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14-15 March 2023

Manchester Central, M2 3GX