Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Is it time to do Lunch!?


Seeking an event that exposes you to hundreds of buyers from small boutique cafes to major supermarkets? An event that lets you meet buyers face to face and develop long lasting relationships? Then Lunch! is for you. After a hugely successful inaugural show in 2012, Lunch! is back and will be in Sydney on 24 & 25 June.

Lunch! is targeted to Australia’s growing $20 billion food-to-go market. The show provides an opportunity for exhibitors to meet buyers from the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries including: restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs, hotels, delis and supermarkets, caterers and government.
The Lyndey Milan Producers’ Showcase precinct will feature a number of outstanding Australian boutique producers. If you are looking for a show to exhibit your products, then it’s not too late. Click here for more details. Specialist producers already booked include:

Hank’s Jam
ABOUT: Hank’s jam is one of the leading companies in the jam market. Having started 20 years ago in Hanks own kitchen it has blossomed into an expanding jam business that is sold both in Australia and internationally. Hank’s Jam has all the texture and flavour of jams like Grandma used to make. However, they focus on attention to detail; source the best available ingredients, offer outstanding service and create unique and interesting products.

PRODUCTS: (sizes range from 285g-600g)
Hank’s Jam offers a range of jams, chutneys and condiments. The company is constantly coming up with new products that will excite the market, such as their new chilli jam and onion marmalade.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Website; Facebook
Pure Pie

ABOUT: Pure Pie were a big hit at the recent Noosa International Food and Wine Festival.  They handmake artisan pies packed with flavour and innovative ingredients. The company places an emphasis on using fresh local produce and the best quality cuts of 100% Australian meat. As a result the pies are wholesome, fresh and individual to each customer.
PRODUCTS: (sizes range from individual 300g pies to 1000g family pies)
Pure Pie offers innovative flavors in their pie selection. Ranging from free range chicken, white wine, mushroom and tarragon to free range butter chicken. Designed to suit any taste bud.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Facebook

The Other Chef Fine Foods
ABOUT: Family owned and award winning company, The Other Chef Fine Foods, offers a range of jams, relishes, sauces, oils and vinegar that are full of flavour. In each product they use as much locally grown products as possible and steer clear from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. With their products you have your own chef in the kitchen!

PRODUCTS: They have an extensive selection of products ranging from jams to olive oil. With the majority of the Other Chef Fine Foods products having won a fine food medal, you can’t go wrong.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Facebook Twitter

Nicholson Fine Foods
ABOUT: Nicholson Fine Foods is a multi award-winning family company which tailors its products to suit the needs of both the home cook and professional chef. Each product is designed to simplify the cooking experience and enhance the flavor of every dish.

PRODUCTS: Nicholson Fine Foods has a unique product offering, in that they offer everything from sauces and vinegars to the ready-made bio burger and chocolate mousse. My personal favourite is their Euro Style Spiced Beetroot Finishing Vinegar
SOCIAL MEDIA: Website

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Doing Lunch!, food-to-go


Lyndey Milan with Eliana Dona from Atticus & Max at 2012 Lunch!
 
Lunch! is the must-go-to show for producers keen to connect with the food to go market and after a hugely successful inaugural show in 2012, Lunch! is back!  This time, in Sydney [24 & 25 June] as well as Melbourne [12 & 13 August].
 
Modelled on the United Kingdom’s Lunch!, the show attracts a significant number of buyers from the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries including: restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs, hotels, delis and supermarkets, caterers and government.
 
At both shows the Lyndey Milan Producers’ Showcase precinct will feature a number of outstanding Australian boutique producers – a great opoprtunity for them to ‘bite into’ Australia’s growing $20 billion food-to-go market.  Pardon the pun.
 
At the show there will also be a number of other attractions:
 
  • Working Lunch! Theatre – panels featuring industry hardhitters discussing food trends, food merchandising and the business of food franchising.
  • Lunch! Table – with competitions such as Smoothie and Juice and australian Sandwichship titles and a number of different senimars on one of my favourite liquids, coffee.
  • Menu Inspiration Academy – practical sessions with pricing and projected profit.
My stand, Lyndey Milan Producers’ Showcase, will also be a great attraction!  If you produce a premium Australian product and want to put your product, face and brand in front of over 3,600 professionals, contact me or my colleague Ann Kidd. The cost to be involved and package offered are below.

What does it cost and what is included?
  • An exhibitor fee of only $1200 +gst per show covers both days and includes:
  • 4m² (2m x 2m) shell scheme stand (see attached pdf) that includes:
  • 2m x 380mm deep fascia name board;
  • 2 x 150watt spotlights on a continuous track – NEW IN 2013;
  • Charcoal carpet tiled flooring
  • 2 x wall shelves – either flat or slated – NEW IN 2013
  • Counter and stool
  • Pre-show public relations and marketing support
  • Listing in printed show map
  • Listing on exclusive Lyndey Milan Producers’ Showcase web page with your product details, description and contacts
  • Complimentary invitation tickets
I look forward to seeing you at Lunch!