What's on at HRC 2024

The Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering exhibition is the ultimate business event for the UK hospitality industry which takes place on 25th-27th March 2024, at London's ExCel. You can find the FEA on stand H1313. Below is list of the FEA's agenda of events at this year's exhibition. To access your free delegate pass you can register for HRC24 here.

If you are looking for expert advice on specific equipment you can view all the FEA members exhibiting at this year's HRC exhibition on our Ask the Experts page.

25th-27th March, HRC, ExCeL London

FEA, stand H1313
25th-27th March, HRC, ExCel London

Whilst we have a packed agenda this year there will always be a member of the FEA team on stand. Wednesday 27th March presents the best opportunity to find the whole team on stand as we have no prior engagements.

FEA Light Equipment & Tableware Pavilion
25th-27th March, HRC, ExCel London

The FEA Light Equipment & Tableware Pavilion is an exciting addition to this year's exhibition. It is a specially designed area for FEA Light Equipment and Tableware members. The Pavilion is housing Contacto, Denby, Dualit, and Signature FSE. Be sure to visit the Pavilion to see the latest innovations in the light equipment and tableware sector. The FEA Light Equipment & Tableware Pavilion can be found directly opposite the FEA stand.

Monday 25th March, HRC, ExCeL London

1. FEA Technical Liaison Meeting,
10:00-12:00, Monday 25th March, North Gallery, Room 16

As an added addition to this year's HRC exhibition FEA members are welcome to attend the forum's meeting at the HRC Show on Monday 25th March from 10:00-12:00. The meeting will take place at North Gallery, Room 16, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL. An agenda will follow.

A calendar invite has been issued to Technical Forum group members. However, if you would like to attend, please contact Andy.Threlfall@FEA.org.uk

2. FEA Masterclass - Restaurant Design: When Form Meets Function
14:10, Monday 25th March on the Vision Stage

What are the secrets to balancing form and function for your restaurant? Find out how to elevate your dining experiences by making the right decisions around your light equipment and tableware. Our panel will give you the exclusives on how to prioritise in your design process, how to synchronise between back of house and front of house and how to be sure you are making the right choices to enhance your restaurant performance.

3. Principles of Foodservice Briefing Session with Keith Warren - How to Empower New Starters with the Confidence to Succeed
15:00-15:30, FEA Stand, H1313

Principles of Foodservice is a nine module short-course for foodservice industry new starters. The course provides delegates with a grounded knowledge of the foodservice industry including kitchen operations and functions, and supply chain understanding. Hosted online and delivered by a CFSP accredited professional the course can be delivered within three hours.

Join Keith on stand to find out how you can empower your teams with the knowledge and confidence to grow and develop in their new roles with the learning support of PFS.

4. FEA Members Drinks Reception - Registration required
16:00-17:30, Monday 25th March, at the Networking Hub

FEA members and their key dealer and distributor contacts are invited to join us for our exclusive FEA Members Drinks Reception, sponsored by Gamble FS, to network and celebrate HRC together.

Spaces are limited and entry will be granted on a first come first served basis. If you have not yet received an email and would like to attend, please contact Jocelyn.Shawyer@FEA.org.uk for the registration link.

Tuesday 26th March, HRC, ExCeL London

1. Power Breakfast in partnership with FEA - registration required
10:00 at the Networking Hub

Kick off Tuesday at HRC with a bite to eat and a chat with John Cunningham, Chief Executive of the FEA and our special guest, highly esteemed celebrity chef, Cyrus Todiwala OBE as they discuss his career, the experiences that shaped him, his journey from chef to entrepreneur, plus his reflections on the sector and advice to new professionals coming into hospitality. 

Register to attend the Power Breakfast: https://www.hrc.co.uk/fea-power-breakfast

2. FEA Masterclass - How to Find and Choose Sustainable Kitchen Equipment
11:15, Tuesday 26th March at the Networking Hub

What is sustainable kitchen equipment and how will I recognise it from the rest? Join the Foodservice Equipment Association's expert panel to hear about what's sustainable, what you should look for when choosing equipment and what training is available to help you understand and cut through the jargon.

3. FEA Masterclass - Options for Servicing and Maintaining your Kitchen Equipment
15:00, Tuesday 26th March at the Networking Hub

Breakdowns are hugely costly to any foodservice business, not to mention damaging to your reputation with customers. Join this session where a panel of FEA experts discuss commons causes of breakdowns, how to avoid them and the options for keeping your equipment in tip top condition so that it lasts and saves you money.

4. World Catering Technology Awards,
15:30, Tuesday 26th March on the Vision Stage

The World Catering Technology Awards are honouring innovators in the food and beverage industry. The awards celebrate the cutting-edge technologies and revolutionary concepts that are transforming the way we indulge in culinary delights.

They acknowledge the pioneers behind the scenes, shaping the future of foodservice and catering. From advanced kitchen gadgets to state-of-the-art appliances, recognising the efforts made in enhancing the overall dining experience.

Being shortlisted for the World Catering Technology Awards is a mark of excellence that will prevail long after the ceremony and can demonstrate the impact entrants are making in the food and beverage industry. Meet this year's judges.

5. C.F.S.P. Certificate Presentation,
16.30, Tuesday 26th March on the Tech-X stage

Join us at the Tech-X Stage where we salute, recognise, and celebrate the newest raft of qualified C.F.S.P. delegates.

Wednesday 27th March, HRC, ExCeL London

Wednesday 27th March presents the best opportunity to find the whole team on stand as we have no prior engagements.

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Are you looking for a particular foodservice equipment product or service?

FEA members operate across the all of the product categories below:

• Beverage,
• Cooking
• Dealer / Wholesaler
• Foodwaste / Light Equipment and Food Preparation
• Refrigeration
• Servicing
• Software
• UK Fabrication and Manufacturing
• Ventilation and Fire Suppression
• Warewashing

You can search all FEA member products and services using our Meet Our Members filter. Simply filer by 'Product Type'.

You might also be interested in:

• FEA Brexit Hub
• Finding an FEA Accredited Service Provider
• Joining the Foodservice Equipment Association 

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