Salon Culinaire


The beating heart of the show for chefs – Salon Culinaire – is once again set to be a hub of activity, hard fought competitions and, of course, fantastic food.


Live Theatre


The Live Theatre, sponsored by Nestlé Professional, with equipment supplied by Falcon and Williams, will see an influx of international competitors as it presents the semi-finals of two global competitions.


La Parade de Chefs


La Parade de Chefs, the renowned fine dining experience at the heart of Hotelympia is always a big attraction for


The Global Chefs Challenge – featuring Michelin- starred chef Simon Hulstone – and Hans Bueschkens Trophy in conjunction with WACS (World Association of Chefs’ Societies) are two not-to-be-missed competitions that will provide you will plenty of drama and theatre.


show visitors. The unique cooking challenge is being staged in two 100-cover fine dining restaurants, sponsored by Steelite and Dudson, where 10 teams, including chefs from the House of Commons, Claridge’s, London and the Irish National Culinary Team, will take turns preparing three-course menus during the show. Meals at La Parade des Chefs have a set price of £34 (including a £2 discretionary fee donated to the industry charity, Hospitality Action). Book your table now at www.hotelympia.com/laparade


The Skillery Salon Display


Salon Display, again sponsored by Compass Group UK, will run through both halls at Hotelympia, giving visitors to all aspects of the show the


opportunity to take in the breathtaking exhibits. New additions include: Contract Caterers Challenge, sponsored by Elior UK, open to chefs who are foodservice providers only must produce and present four main courses – two suitable for a staff restaurant and two enhanced for fine dining.


The Skillery in association with The Craft Guild of Chefs returns with an inspiring programme of demonstration from a range of different well-known chefs.


• Francesco Mazzei, head chef at L’Anima will be demonstrating at 14.30 on Tuesday


• David Cavalier launches the Young Chef’s Challenge in association with Foot Print Awards at 10.30 on Tuesday


• Steve Munkley, Executive Chef The Royal Garden Hotel and just some of his talented Brigade at 14.30 on Wednesday


• Hoxton Apprentice Team, lead by their Head Chef Leon Seraphin at 14.30 on Monday


• Henry Brosi, Executive Chef The Dorchester, and Christopher Basten, Executive Chef Marriott County Hall present “A Duet in Sensory Taste” at 14.30 on Thursday


For the full programme go to www.hotelympia.com/skillery


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