With less than a week to go until Hospo Hui, the Restaurant Association is getting ready for some robust discussion.
A variety of speakers have been assembled from different backgrounds to discuss some of the key issues currently impacting our industry. Your thinking is bound to be challenged as you hear a range of different perspectives from industry experts.
Meet the MC, Kelly Gibney
Kelly Gibney is an Auckland based food writer, cookbook author, food photographer and stylist. In her previous career she worked extensively in hospitality, in New York, Melbourne and Auckland. Her last frontline hospo gig was as GM at The Golden Dawn in Ponsonby. She's a frequent contributor to RNZ and has appeared regularly on The Project on TV3. She LOVES to talk about food.
Check Out Some Hospo Hui Highlights:
Hospitality Women
Anna Polyviou, Emma Jenkins (Master of Wine), Lizzi Pearson (Urban Gourmet), Shelagh Mooney (AUT) Emma Ogilvie (Bar Celeste), Moderated by Marisa Bidois
Why do a lot of women leave the industry? Is it because the hospo lifestyle is not conducive to having a family and, if so, what can we do about that? This panel will discuss why this may be the case and what we can do to help foster women in the industry and support them into moving into more high-profile roles.
The Producers Table
Grant Kitchen (NZChefs, Apiti Tavern & eatery), Anthony Trigham (Curious Croppers), Yael Shochat (Ima Cuisine), Chris Martin and Team (Ahi)
How does New Zealand tell its food story and have a more sustainable future when it comes to produce? The panel will focus on how we can work more with what we have on our own doorstep as well as create a food identity for New Zealand?
Is all Publicity Good Publicity?
Anna King-Shahab (Lazy Susan), AG & Aleana (Locavore Eats)
With a new generation posting everything on social media your reputation can be damaged instantly. The panel of experts will discuss how to use social to your advantage and how to manage the haters, along with dealing with more traditional media.
Plus more pivotal panels from industry experts.
Click here for more information. Get tickets here.
