lunch! North reveals headline speakers
They will include leaders from industry giants such as Gail’s, itsu and Bold Street Coffee.
The lunch! North trade show, sponsored by Uber Eats and dedicated to the northern café, coffee shop and food-to-go sectors, has revealed the first names in its speaker line-up for its second show at Manchester Central on 10th and 11th March. It will include leaders from industry giants such as Gail’s, itsu and Bold Street Coffee.
lunch! North returns following a highly successful first year, which saw over 12,000 visitors attend the show, which was co-located with Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) at Manchester Central. The second edition builds on that momentum, bringing together industry-leading voices and high-quality operators to explore the key opportunities and challenges shaping the café, coffee and food-to-go markets across the North.
Among the first confirmed speakers is Nick Ayerst, managing director of Gail’s, who will take part in a keynote interview on the second day of the show. The Coffee Shop Leaders Panel will feature Matt Farrell, co-founder of the Liverpool-based speciality coffee brand Bold Street Coffee. The Marketing Leaders Panel will include Annabel Mackie, marketing director for itsu, who will share insights into how food-to-go brands can cut through in 2026 and beyond.
‘Strength and diversity’
Katie Tyler, event director for lunch! North, said: “We’re delighted to be announcing the first speakers for our second lunch! North show. Their experience and insight reflect the strength and diversity of the northern café, coffee shop and food-to-go market. This event provides an excellent opportunity for operators to come together, share ideas and explore the future of the industry.”
The lunch! North and NRB trade shows are scheduled for March 10th and 11th at Manchester Central. Free tickets for trade professionals working in hospitality are available here.
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