Northern Restaurant & Bar 2027 Exhibitor List

I have worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 18 years, developing my career across hotels, bars, events, and venue management. I began in front-of-house and operational roles, gaining valuable experience in customer service, teamwork, and the fast-paced environment that defines hospitality. For the past six years I have been part of GSG Hospitality, where I have progressed through a number of roles to my current position as Head of Sales. Here I oversee sales across multiple venues located mainly in Liverpool and Manchester, supporting a diverse portfolio of hospitality businesses and driving growth through events, corporate partnerships, and guest experiences.

Entered the world of hospitality with Beautiful Drinks in 2016 before moving on to a more multi-brand/concept role with Leelex in Leeds. Joined The Liars Group as Social Media Manager in April 2018 and have been with ever since progressing into a more senior role in the group. Oversee all communications, marketing and spirit procurement for Crazy Pedro's (x2), The Bay Horse Tavern, Cane & Grain, Science + Industry, APT Disco, TNQ, The Social NQ + the newly formed Le Coq Boutique.

Jon Knight, the new head of the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, plans to give us plenty of ‘Food for thought’ in his opening day Keynote at Casual Dining — delving into difficult times, his fresh approach and how to revive a global business.

A professional chef for over twenty nine years, Kenny is Chef Patron of the one Michelin-starred restaurant "House of Tides” and the one Michelin-starred restaurant "Solstice by Kenny Atkinson" both in Newcastle. Kenny is the first chef ever to hold 2 separate Michelin stars for both restaurants in the city of Newcastle. Kenny is a born & bred Geordie who has spent the first 15 years of his career training in some of the best restaurants in the UK. Kenny has also become a well known face on TV, from his appearance’s on the BBC 2’s The Great British Menu which he won in two consecutive years, 2009 and 2010. More Recently you will have seen him alongside James Martin on ITV Saturday Morning with James Martin, ITV islands to highlands and BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen, The Hairy Bikers, UKTV Foods Market Kitchen & Sky TV’s Perfect series