The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) will be returning to this year’s Street Food Business Expo as the show’s official partner to showcase why the independent hospitality sector is the perfect sector for budding entrepreneurs.

Thousands of food & drink businesses descend on London’s ExCel Centre each year to share their experiences of working in the industry; with an array of well-known names set to deliver keynote speeches and seminars at the 2024 event.

Attendees to this year’s show – taking place on 15th & 16th October – will have the rare opportunity to network with countless industry peers and learn more about innovative products and services tailored for restaurants and takeaways.

Sessions on offer from NCASS include scaling up your business, mastering event & festival catering, prioritising your people, all things street food and the shift from street food to restaurant.

Speakers include The Spud Man, Pizza Pilgrims, Gurt Wings, Baked Bird, QAV Leadership, Digbeth Dining Club, Access All Areas Magazine, Utter Waffle and many more.

NCASS CEO, Alan Fox, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnered with the Street Food Business Expo this year and to have the opportunity to meet with so many industry colleagues to support and empower each other in our business ventures.

“We’ve got a host of exciting and informative panels lined up for visitors this year and so many stories to share. We look forward to seeing you there.”

Free tickets to the Street Food Business Expo can be obtained via this link.

The event will also take place under The Hospitality B2B Portfolio – co-locating it with 6 other hospitality-focused exhibitions, all accessible with just one free ticket. Whether you’re purely committed to the casual culinary industry or want a broader perspective on the hospitality space, this is the perfect event for you

NCASS is the trade organisation for independent food & drink businesses in the UK, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Members can take advantage of a dedicated account team, expert advice and support, deals & discounts from some of the UK’s most established suppliers, training courses, legal documentation and much more.

For more information about NCASS, visit www.ncass.org.uk