Northern Restaurant & Bar, organised by Diversified Communications, has unveiled the full lineup for its keynote theatre at Manchester Central.
Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Advisor Sacha Lord, UK Hospitality’s Kate Nicholls OBE and Hawksmoor’s Will Beckett have been confirmed alongside chefs Simon Rogan and Tom Barnes for exclusive interviews.
As part of the interviews, they will discuss the state of hospitality in the north and throughout the UK, including issues such as employment, diversity, sustainability, inclusivity and the cost of doing business.
There will also be 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, while The Future of Northern Hospitality Panel features Mayur Patel, co-founder of Bundobust.
Siobhan Thompson, event manager for NRB24, said: “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.”
NRB, sponsored by Uber Eats, will take place from 12-13 March at Manchester Central.
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