Wahaca & JD Wetherspoon announced as Casual Dining speakers

Casual Dining – the definitive trade event for the restaurant, pub and bar sector is pleased to announce the first names to be confirmed in the stellar speaker line-up for 2022. Renowned for attracting the best names in the business, Tim Martin, Founder and Chairman of JD Wetherspoon and Thomasina Miers, Co-Founder of Wahaca will be part of the programme – providing vital insights and inspiration to the sector. 

Commenting on the show, Thomasina Miers says: “Casual Dining is a great opportunity for the industry to meet, share best practice and discover the latest innovations. Really looking forward to speaking at the show in September.” 

Other big names to be confirmed include Clive Watson, Chairman of City Pub Group, David Campbell from Hospitality Rising, Sona Sha, Group Marketing Director from Comptoir Group PLC, Andrew Hazel, Head of Food & Beverage Development at Boparan Restaurant Group, and Ollie Rosevear, Head of Sustainability at Fullers. 

Over 200 exhibitors 

As well as inspiring content across three theatres (sponsored by Yumpingo) – including the dedicated Pub and Bar Keynote Theatre – the show will feature over 200 suppliers. These include the latest food, drink, equipment, tabletop, furniture, interior design, technology, and services suppliers all under one roof.

Registration now open 

Casual Dining - co-located with Commercial Kitchen – the essential event for executive chefs and leading decision makers from all types of professional kitchens and lunch! – the definitive event for the café, coffee shop & food-to-go sector- will return to ExCeL London on 14-15 September 2022.  To register for a free trade ticket, visit www.casualdiningshow.co.uk. Quote VCD15 to save the £20 door fee.