Earls Court and The Restaurant Show – a recipe for success

The Restaurant Show 2006 saw another highly successful event and proved its status as the premier date in the restaurant industry calendar. The show provided an unmissable opportunity to pick up new ideas, source new suppliers and network with the professional and passionate from every part of the restaurant trade. Following this repeated success, an increasing demand from exhibitors and continually rising visitor figures, The Restaurant Show has announced its move from Olympia’s Grand Hall to Earls Court Two in 2007.

Organiser William Reed Hospitality has further demonstrated its commitment to the development of The Restaurant Show by securing the Earls Court venue for its long-term future, thus providing a solid foundation for The Restaurant Show to further expand as the demand and popularity of the show continues to increase.

Andrew Reed of William Reed Hospitality, commented:

"The move to Earls Court is really exciting as it provides us with the opportunity to grow the show, whilst still holding the event in a fantastic central London location. Exhibitors have been really positive about the change of venue and our ideas for the shows from 2007 and beyond. The restaurant market is rapidly expanding and this move gives us the flexibility to meet that market’s growing demand.”

Jeremy Rees, Exhibition Sales Director, EC&O Venues said:

"Food and the dining experience are hot topics for the restaurant industry as the success of this year’s Restaurant Show demonstrates. Professionals and passionate amateurs are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is expected from a premium restaurant and the show uses interactive content, such as demonstrations and workshops, to give visitors the information they need to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive marketplace. I wish the team every success with the future of the show and look forward to welcoming them to Earls Court next year.”

The Restaurant Show 2007 takes place on 8 – 10 October in Earls Court Two.

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For further information on the Restaurant Show:

Becky O’Neil, Marketing Executive

Becky.oneil@william-reed.co.uk / 01293 867620

For further information on EC&O Venues:

Krissy Attridge, Communications Manager

krissy.attridge@eco.co.uk / 020 7370 8838

Notes to Editors

EC&O Venues is the UK’s premier exhibition and conference venue manager. The business comprises Earls Court, Olympia and the Brewery, London’s leading venues for exhibitions, conferences and special events. The three venues hold over 1000 events each year, attracting over 3 million visitors and 30,000 exhibiting companies.