Following its massive success last year, Hospitality Services has announced that the 23rd edition of the annual HORECA exhibition will take place between April 5 and April 8, 2016 at BIEL, Beirut.
Bringing together more than 350 local and international exhibitors from Australia, France, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Oman, Poland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, the show is forecast to attract over 15,000 visitors during the course of four days.
Seen as the annual meeting place for the hospitality and foodservice industries, HORECA fosters a dynamic forum for networking and new business opportunities.
Over 20 leading international experts, wine connoisseurs, culinary professionals, top service specialists, olive oil consultants and the world's best bartenders will be sharing their know-how during live cooking sessions and masterclasses, as will more than 20 internationally award-winning chefs and heads of renowned association and trade bodies in the world of food.
Synonymous with celebrating talent, HORECA features more than 20 daily workshops and competitions. The Hospitality Salon Culinaire, the Art of Service Competition, the Lebanese Bartenders Competition, the Best Barista Competition and the Bed Making Competition, are just a few of the many events that draw in more than 500 participants and larger crowds year upon year.
Shining a bright light on culinary arts in the Middle East, HORECA provides trade professionals and those passionate about food with a platform to showcase their skill. Indeed, adding a new flavor to this year's rich line-up, HORECA will be spotlighting on Mediterranean cuisine with a number of new and exciting contests aimed at promoting the region's gastronomic culture and the versatility of its traditional ingredients. A hot and cold tapas selection and four-course Lebanese menu are just a couple of new competitions that will debut in the Hospitality Salon Culinaire.