Food. Drink. Sold Out.
Treat yourself to a full-day conference on all things food and drink related.
Tuesday 28th February 2023 Culloden Estate & Spa
The Summit.
The Taste of Tourism Summit takes place on 28th February in the Culloden Estate & Spa.
This full-day event includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Delegates leave with a special Summit Bag and the inspiration from some amazing, internationally-acclaimed speakers.
The Speakers.
Jack Stein
Chef Director at Rick Stein restaurants.
Sally O'Kane
Drives sustainability at Frylite.
Stefan Gates
The Gastronaut.
Carina Conyngham
Diversifying Slane Castle.
Danielle McCormick
Guardians of Grub.
Niamh Shields
Eatlikeagirl blogger.
Joanna Blythman
Dispelling food myths.The Panelists.
Andy Rea
Mourne Seafood
Geri Martin
Chocolate Manor
Julie O'Brien
Runda Hospitality
Paul Cunningham
Mourne Larder
Paula McIntyre
Chef & Author
Sharon Scott
Taste Causeway
Suzie Lee
ChefWhy attend?
If you run a hotel, restaurant, bar or any hospitality business with a food element, this is the conference for you. Here’s a snapshot of what’s on the menu.
Star Chef Jack Stein, Chef Director of the Rick Stein restaurant empire, on growing up in a famous culinary family.
The Gastronaut has landed Stefan Gates will outline the key issues facing the global food and drink industry.
Food Myths, Success & Sustainability Contributions from leading food writers, reviewers, bloggers and more.
The Programme.
08.30
Breakfast
Start the day with breakfast treats.
09.30
Welcome
Pamela Ballantine, Compere.
09.40
Chef Spotlight with
Jack Stein
10.00
The Gastronaut
Stefan Gates on eating insects, quirky guests and other food adventures.
10.40
Guardians of Grub
Reducing food waste, managing costs and improving profitability.
11.00
Networking Break
Fresh coffee and the chance to chat with craft food companies.
11.30
Dispelling Food Myths
Veganism will not save the planet and other tall tales from Joanna Blythman.
11.50
The Slane Story
Diversification, dining and doing things differently with Carina Conyngham.
12.10
The Chef Panel
Skills, slow food and seasonal menus.
12.30
Lunch
Flexitarian Feast - contemporary cooking "meats" classic cuisine.
13.45
Frylite's Sustainable Solutions
Building a circular economy.
14.15
Creating a Culinary Destination
How to collaborate and embrace great tastes.
14.35
Snapshot
Eastlikeagirl blogger, Niamh Shields, on those Instagram moments.
15.00
Summit Bag
Along with a free book, delegates will have the opportunity to take away some local produce.
All day
Artisan Marketplace
Sample local produce and meet small producers.
What you get.
Tasty Breakfast
Iconic brands, traditional fare and intriguing healthy options start the day off right.
Flexitarian Feast
A new take on lunch: a marriage between mainstream meat and vegan dreams. A menu with something for everyone!
Artisan Marketplace
Taste the finest food and drink throughout the day from our craft producers.
Summit Bag
A selection of artisan samples and a free book for all delegates.
How to book.
Cost
Tickets for Taste of Tourism are priced at £120 inc VAT. This includes all meals, refreshments, summit bag and the full speaker programme.
Thanks for the support.
Artisans Producers.