lunch! reveals 2025 speakers
It will take place at Excel London on 24th and 25th September.

lunch! has announced the first wave of expert speakers set to take the stage at this year’s event. Taking place at Excel London on 24th and 25th September, the trade show will host talks from some of the industry’s most important voices, including Marta Pogroszewska, chief operating officer of Bread Holdings Limited (the parent company of Gail’s); Julian Metcalfe OBE, founder and Group chief executive officer of itsu and co-founder of Pret; and Caroline Ottoy, managing director of WatchHouse.
This year’s programme is set to deliver insights into the future of cafés, coffee shops, food-to-go and retail. From sustainability and digital transformation to shifting consumer behaviours, the line-up will cover the most pressing trends shaping the industry.
‘A brilliant show’
“lunch! is really important to our industry,” said Metcalfe. “A brilliant show to see innovative suppliers all in one place.”
For double innovation, the show will also be co-located with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show (formerly Casual Dining. It is aimed at operators from restaurants, pubs and bars nationwide, as well as top leisure and contract catering professionals.