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Interview with Emma Heal MD of Lucky Saint

During this time of lockdown, many of you will not be surprised to learn that our drinking habits have changed. What may be more surprising is that one in three people claim to be reducing what they drink! The low / no alcohol trend is clearly more than a trend. We spoke to Emma Heal, Partner and Managing Director of Lucky Saint – the low alcohol lager which is seeing a dramatic increase in sales.

Monday, 1st June 2020

Celebrating Women in The Food Industry Panel & Lunch at The Grand, York – 10.30am – 3pm – 5th March 2025

The first-ever Women in the Food Industry (WIFI) Yorkshire event is set to be an inspiring and empowering gathering, bringing together some of the region’s most accomplished women in food and drink. This new event will feature an exceptional line-up of speakers, each sharing their personal journey to success.

Wednesday, 5th March 2025

The Grand, York
Station Rise
North Yorkshire
YO1 6GD

Elevate Your Food Photography Workshops for International Women’s Day – 10am-3pm – 4th March 2025

Join professional food photographer Rupa for two immersive, hands-on workshops designed specifically for food entrepreneurs, bloggers & chefs. With personalised guidance, live demonstrations, and interactive practice, you’ll leave equipped to transform your food photography, making your dishes look as enticing on screen as they are in person.

Tuesday, 4th March 2025

Halifax HQ
First Floor
118-132 New Oxford Street
London, WC1A 1HL

Strong in Sustainability + Standing Up – International Women’s Day Panels – 3pm – 6pm – 4th March 2025

Join Women in the Food Industry for two inspiring panel events. Discover how three women, who now work in the food industry, have experienced the challenges of working in predominantly male environments. How did they make themselves heard & stand up for their views? You will also meet three experts in sustainability who are showing how the future of our food systems depends on a diverse & empathetic workplaces and leadership.

Tuesday, 4th March 2025

Halifax HQ
First Floor
118-132 New Oxford Street
London, WC1A 1HL

Innovative Ways to Build Confidence & Overcome Challenges in Hospitality – Monday 24th February – Craft Guild of Chefs Wellness Event

Join Craft Guild of Chefs Wellness Ambassador Andy Aston and an inspiring panel of female industry leaders including Women in the Food Industry co-founder Mex Ibrahim as they share personal stories of resilience, building confidence, and achieving success in the hospitality industry. Discover how they’ve tackled challenges head-on, and leave with practical, actionable tips to boost your confidence and support your colleagues in doing the same. This session promises to be both insightful and inspiring.

Monday, 24th February 2025

Extract Coffee Roasters, London
5 Morocco Street
London SE1 3HB

Artisan Cheese for Christmas Tasting & Panel – Monday 25th November

We have teamed up with our friends at Cookery School at Little Portland Street to bring you discounted tickets to their brand new series of monthly events. In All I want For Christmas is Artisan Cheese you can enjoy discounted tickets for an expert panel of artisan cheese makers and retailers discussing making, maturing and selling cheese at Christmas.  There will of course be a great selection of artisan cheese to taste along with canapes and organic wine.

Monday, 25th November 2024

Cookery School at Little Portland Street
15b Little Portland Street
London
W1W 8BW

Challenges of The Restaurant Industry Post COVID – Panel at Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo – Tuesday 15th October 2024

We are chairing a panel at Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo 2024 exploring some of the challenges which still face the restaurant industry following COVID. Meet award-winning Head Chef Sally Abé and Aida Khan founder of SHOLA Karachi Kitchen to discover any pivoting & opportunities which took place in their businesses and their thoughts on the future for hospitality post COVID.

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

Keynote Theatre 4 at the Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo 2024
Excel
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Challenges of The Restaurant Industry Post COVID – Join our free panel session at Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo 2024

We are delighted to be chairing a panel at Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo 2024 exploring some of the challenges which still face the restaurant industry following COVID. Meet award-winning Head Chef Sally Abé and Aida Khan founder of SHOLA Karachi Kitchen to discover any pivoting & opportunities which took place in their businesses and their thoughts on the future for hospitality post COVID.

Sunday, 15th September 2024

Diversity: More Than Just Ticking Boxes – Join our free panel session at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2024

Speciality & Fine Food Fair, is the UK’s leading showcase of artisanal food and drink. Now in its 25th year is returning from the 10th – 11th of September at Olympia, London. It’s a free industry event, designed as a food festival. Our co-founder, Mex Ibrahim, is delighted to be chairing a session in the Trends Theatre on 10th September called Diversity: More Than Just Ticking Boxes. Read on to find out about the inspiring women in the food industry on the panel and what you will take away from the panel and the event.

Thursday, 1st August 2024

Sally Abé’s ‘A Woman’s Place is in the Kitchen’ – Reviewed by Antonia Lloyd

A Woman’s Place Is In The Kitchen – the long-awaited memoir of British culinary star Sally Abé is out this June and it’s a searingly honest account of a young cook’s ascent to the top of the restaurant industry. Following in the vein of Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, Sally’s grit and determination to succeed shines through every sentence, intensifying as she faces hostile situations and a brutal working environment.  Our Ambassador of Women In the Food Industry and Writer, Antonia Lloyd, reviews Sally’s debut book.

Wednesday, 5th June 2024

Listen to Sam & Shauna of Hang Fire BBQ : Podcast with Women In the Food Industry – WIFI Chats

WIFI Chats is a series of podcasts hosted by Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of ⁠Women in The Food Industry. In this episode Mex talks to the first ladies of UK BBQ – ⁠Sam & Shauna⁠ of the BBC’s Food & Farming Award winning ⁠Hang Fire BBQ⁠ & three BBC hit series ⁠Sam & Shauna’s Big Cook Out⁠ & authors of best selling cookbook – ⁠The Hang Fire Cookbook Recipes & Adventures in American BBQ⁠.

Sunday, 14th April 2024

Spill The Beans – Food Industry Insights for Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs – Monday 22nd April 2024

Spill the Beans is an entrepreneurial, inspirational and motivational networking event aimed at food and drinks start-ups and entrepreneurs from ethnic minority communities. Our co-founder Mex Ibrahim is delighted to be on this panel taking place on Monday 22nd April, 2024 from 7pm-9pm. Find out more and discover how to get discounted tickets.

Monday, 22nd April 2024

Hatcham House
367 Queen's Road, London, SE14 5HD

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