MEET THE EXPERTS: Meet the Buyer - Retail & Hospitality Buyers

Join us at the "Meet the Experts: Retail & Hospitality" event for an invaluable panel discussion, where top industry professionals will share insights into buyer behaviour, product trends, and strategies for maximizing your sales potential.

The discussion will cover tips to enhance your pitch, present your products effectively, and meet buyer expectations.

If you're unsure about booking the tasting surgery, don’t worry—attend the panel first to gauge your readiness and gain valuable advice before committing to a personalized consultation.

Take this opportunity to learn and grow at your own pace!

The Tasting Surgery:
* Book in for a 5-minute consultation with a buyer
* Bring a maximum of three products to the event
* Take away vital feedback on your product and pointers on how to improve the product for the market

Meet the Buyers:
* Finn Dunlop - Senior Purchasing Manager/ Head of Buying, Macknade
Having started his career at The Savoy Group of Hotels in London, Finn has always had a strong interest, knowledge and love of Food and Wine. He has worked in General Management roles through much of Europe, where great food and the enjoyment of cooking has remained a consistent theme.
* Gareth Rees Finney - Executive Chef, Shepherd Neame
In current the role within the business since 2008. Responsible for 30 food sites that sit within three key concepts. Research, development of food produce to create recipes & seasonals menus.

Spaces are limited so tickets are limited to 2 per member.

Join us at The Foundry, Canterbury between 9.30 and 11.30 on Tuesday 15th October. Tea & coffee will be provided.

LOCATION

The Foundry - 77 Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR

If you're not a member business, you can find out more about joining us here