Food Futures at Sheffield Food Festival 2018
1st Floor – Town Hall – Pinstone Street – Sheffield – S1 2HH
In the Town Hall from 11am until 6pm on Saturday 26th May, Food Futures at Sheffield Food Festival is a one day programme of talks, discussions, mentoring and advice aimed at new or developing food and drink businesses, and people who are considering starting up. The programme features a host of experienced industry professionals sharing their experience and knowledge with you, along with opportunities to discuss your own ideas or business challenges with them.
The Innovator Market will include exhibition stands from SCR Launchpad, the NMTF and Sheffield Hallam University, plus showcase trading pitches for innovative new local businesses.
Join us for the whole day, or drop in for particular sessions. You can reserve your FREE place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-futures-at-sheffield-food-festival-tickets-44673438457
INNOVATORS MARKET
More details coming soon…
TALKS PROGRAMME
12:00 - 12:30 Markets, festivals, and fairs - the launchpad for your food business!
How do you get started trading on markets, festivals, and fairs? What do you need to consider before you even set out your stall or park your truck? Brendan Dyson from the NMTF, the only national trade association for market and street traders, events retailers, and mobile caterers in the UK, can tell you more. #marketsmatter
12:30 - 13:00 Essential core values for running a successful restaurant
Owning and running your own restaurant is a dream for many people, yet managing to achieve and maintain long-term success can be a challenge. James shares findings from his research identifying the core values that our most successful restaurateurs share.
13:15 - 14:15 The Entrepreneurial Recipe: How to get started in the Food Business
Starting a business can be a daunting thing and working in the food industry can bring about even more challenges. The University of Sheffield proudly presents an in depth panel session on what it really takes to survive in the food business and where our speakers appetite for it all started.
Speakers
William Chew / Mak Tok
Jerome Jacobs / Phrooti
Ted Ki Tae Kim / Diversitea
Yvonne O’ Donovan / The School of Artisan Food
Justin Rowntree / SweetSpot Hospitality Consultancy
Natalia Welch / Pura Panela
14:30 - 15:00 Supporting Local SME Food Businesses
While running a food company is exciting and rewarding, small and medium businesses may suffer from a lack of resources to develop their products. Ophelie Robertson is a research fellow for the Sheffield City Region Innovation Programme and will present how this regional initiative supports SMEs around Sheffield to promote business growth through a range of academic and technical expertise.
15:00 - 15:30 Discover the 5 biggest employment & HR pitfalls that cost restaurant & pub owners time & money
Jay Bhayani is the Managing Director of Bhayani Law, a team of employment law & HR specialists who support companies in the hospitality industry in Sheffield.
15:45 - 18:00 Mentoring, Support and Advice - World Cafe
An opportunity for you to discuss specific issues relating to your business or business idea with some of our experienced mentors and speakers, including:
- Yvonne O’Donovan, Head of Business, School of Artisan Food
- Justin Rowntree, founder of Silversmiths and Sweet Spot Hospitality Consultancy
- Jay Bhayani, Bhayani Law
- James Ellerby, Lecturer in Hospitality at Sheffield Hallam University
- Irshad Akhbar, SCR Launchpad
- Brendan Dyson, Field Support Officer, NMTF