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ScotHot 2007 - It's getting closer!
26 - 28 February 2007
The 18th ScotHot promises to offer something for everyone. Besides the excitement of the Competition Theatre, visitors will see the latest launches in food, drink, catering equipment, work wear, furniture, tableware and much, much more. The event also offers a platform for suppliers to raise their profile, generate new sales leads, launch new products and build relationships with current and new customers.
Over 15 specific features have been created to appeal to virtually every area of the hospitality industry, from practical food demonstrations for chefs to wine-tastings, seminars and competitions.
Our full exhibitor round-up will come in the next issue, but for now let's take a closer look at just some of the areas that are guaranteed to grab your interest…
Knorr World Junior Culinary Grand Prix
Restaurant of Nations/Studio Kitchen
26 - 28 February
As the feature event in the World Association of Cooks' Societies (WACS) calendar, the Knorr World Junior Culinary Grand Prix is one of the major accredited events in 2007.
Each day, three of the competing teams will prepare a three-course meal for 50 covers to be served in the Restaurant of Nations. Visitors will see the chefs competing through the special viewing panels in the kitchens.
Unilever Foodsolutions have been involved in the competition since its inception in 1997, and the KNORR name is internationally recognised by chefs for its quality range of culinary products that are used in kitchens all over the world.
Confirmed teams include participants from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Portugal, and Canada, and will be judged on their creativity, workmanship, originality, composition and presentation.
Scottish Food Scholarship 2007
Live Competition Theatre
26 February (5 - 7.30pm)
Following the success of Scotland's inaugural national chef scholarship in 2006, the search for the 2007 champion will culminate at ScotHot. The Scholarship, designed to encourage and develop skills and abilities in young talented chefs, will also open doors and opportunities for the winning contender.
The winner will carry out a series of internships and work with some of the best in the food and catering world, both at home and abroad, including an internship with Martin Wishart at his eponymous restaurant in Leith. This year's winner, Kevin Sutherland, is due to undertake an internship in Melbourne, Australia, at Raymond Capaldi's Fenix Restaurant in the near future.
For further information, visit www.scottishfoodscholarship.co.uk.
Scottish Culinary Championships
Stand 4196 / 4840
26 - 28 February
This year is expected to attract over 400 entries across the 50 competitions, and 2007 will see the addition of a new competition - Public Sector Chef of the Year - to the already packed schedule:
The Scottish Chef of the Year is the most prestigious competition at the Championships, and will provide visitors with a first-hand experience of live competition. Open to all chefs in the catering trade, the competition is run in conjunction with the Federation of Chefs Scotland, and is sponsored in 2007 by KNORR. The winner will receive a hefty £2,500 first prize, and will automatically be entered into the heats of the KNORR Chef of the Year contest in 2008.
For a full list of the competitions, visit www.scothot.co.uk.
HCIMA Small Business Focus
Seminar Theatre
26 - 28 February
Designed to provide practical advice and guidance on setting up and running a small business in Scotland, the HCIMA will host a series of short seminars on a variety of topics, from marketing and finance through to business-planning and IT.
Speciality Food & Drink Pavilion
Stand SP1-SP18
26 - 28 February
Scotland has some of the finest regional produce in the UK, and at a time when using local ingredients gives a restaurant, pub or hotel the edge over the competition, it is more important than ever to source produce from your area. The Speciality Food & Drink Pavilion will provide chefs and restaurateurs with a variety of specialities that could act as unique additions to the menu, or as the ideal replacement for items currently purchased without a known or recognised source.
Careers in Hospitality
Stand 4806
25 February
Retention and recruitment are one of the most challenging issues facing companies and employers in the hospitality and leisure sectors. As an employee within the foodservice industry, Careers in Hospitality at ScotHot 2007 is the perfect place to highlight your skills and discuss possible future opportunities with leading organisations.
Restaurant of Nations
Restaurant of Nations
26 - 28 February
Indulge in a three-course meal at the purpose-built Restaurant of Nations. Tables can be booked from early December. Visit www.scothot.co.uk/ron to register your interest.
This article has been edited from its original version. For the complete feature please see Catering in Scotland magazine November/December 2006.
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