Speciality & Fine Food Fair

On our first day of Christmas, we have the winner of our Small Independent Retailer of the Year award at this year’s Fair – The Cheese Lady Limited an award-winning cheese monger run out of the heart of Haddington. At The Cheese Lady, they specialise in offering an exceptional selection of farmhouse and artisan cheeses, carefully curated from across the British Isles and Europe. This Christmas, they’re highlighting some truly special cheese like Barisien with Truffle, Poacher 50, and a 36-month Comté. Plus, they have also just opened a second store! Stop by for a warm, welcoming experience and discover the joy of cheese! Find out more about The Cheese Lady here >> https://lnkd.in/dATZKWqF #ShopLocal #SupportIndieRetailers #SFFF25 #IndependentRetailers

To help you get in the festive mood, over the next 12 days, we shall be celebrating the indie retailers that are 'sleigh-ing' Christmas this year! 🎄✨ Starting tomorrow, we'll be shining a twinkling spotlight on 12 incredible independent retailers that deserve a spot on your festive shopping list this year! From charming farm shops to unique delicatessens, these small businesses are spreading holiday cheer in style, so get ready to discover some truly special places that’ll make your season bright and merry. 🎁🎅 #ShopLocal #SupportIndieRetailers #SFFF25 #IndependentRetailers Farm Retail Association Bira - British Independent Retailers Association

⚠️ CALLING ALL GUILD OF FINE FOOD MEMBERS! ⚠️ Entry to Great Taste opened to all Guild of Fine Food members at 12pm today. Take advantage of your exclusive entry discount and early access to the awards. We strongly recommend you complete your entry details and payment promptly to avoid disappointment - as soon as Members' Entry closes on 9 January, the discount will no longer be valid and places not guaranteed. Visit gff.co.uk/greattaste to enter now #GreatTasteAwards

In celebration of World Soil today, we are reminiscing about the 'Growing Greener: The Regenerative Movement' talk that took place at Speciality & Fine Food in September🌱 With a fantastic panel of speakers that included Claire Mackenzie, Producer of Six Inches of Soil, Tom Foxwell, General Manager at Hawksmoor, Stephen Flynn, Founder of The Happy Pear and Adriana Alvarez Group Revenue Director at Wildfarmed, this session delved into the transformative power of regenerative farming, exploring its impact on food production, sustainability, and the retail industry. In case you missed it at the Fair, you can listen to the whole session here >> https://lnkd.in/eCZtPQk5 #WorldSoilDay #RegenerativeFarming #Sustainability #SoilHealth #FutureOfFood

Our media partners Women In The Food Industry and The Chefs' Forum have teamed up with one of West London’s largest catering colleges – West London College – for an evening of canapés, drinks and insightful fireside chats (including insights on how nutrition can manage your stress levels with author & award-winning nutritionist - Christine Bailey). On Tuesday 3rd December from 6pm-8.30pm you can enjoy delicious canapés prepared by catering students working with author & Consultant Chef for Man Utd, Anjula Devi & Group Head Pastry Chef of BaxterStorey, Rebecca Marshman, plus Prosecco, wine & delicious non alcoholic drinks. You can also sample & buy food, drink gifts and party food ideas from a range of award-winning female founders. To find out more & book visit https://lnkd.in/eabg6BPg #WomenInFood #TheChefsForum #WestLondonCollege #FoodIndustry #NutritionInsights #FemaleFounders #ChristmasParty #FoodieEvent #Networking #SupportLocalTalent

Earlier this year, Speciality went and visited the team at Joe & Seph's Popcorn HQ 🍿 What an 'a-maize-ing' experience going behind the scenes at their factory and seeing how all their delicious popcorn is made. Have you ever wondered what goes into making your favourite popcorn? 🤔 #SFFF25 #Popcorn #FactoryVisit #Exhibitors

Welcome to our 'Meet the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Exhibitors' series. At the Fair in September we went behind the scenes to chat with a few of our incredible exhibitors. From artisan producers to innovative brands, these are the just a few of the passionate people helping shape the future of fine food and drink. 🍫🧀🍷 First up we have Foreva Farmers - four farmers working together to bring the worlds first range of renewable mixers and drinks to the market.🍸 Stay tuned as we share more unique stories, standout products, and everything you love about the Fair! #SFFF25 #MeetTheExhibitors #ArtisanFood #FoodInnovation #BehindTheScenes #FoodieCommunity

A huge thank you to our partner the Quality Food Awards for hosting us and our colleagues from IFE - International Food & Drink Event last night at 8 Northumberland Avenue for their awards evening. We had a great time catching up with our industry friends and celebrating this year’s bronze, silver and gold winners. Huge congratulations to all the winners 👏🏼Quality Food Awards #SFFF25 #foodandrinkevent #foodanddrinkindustry #awards #foodanddrink

For the Speciality & Fine Food Fair strategy day this year, the team got to spend the day yesterday at The Black Farmer Farm Shop in Brixton planning our 2025 show! It was such a treat to be in such a fantastic venue to plan next years Fair - we are definitely very excited for what's to come 👀 A huge thank you to the man himself Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones for making an appearance and talking to us about his journey on how the idea for The Black Farmer came about. He certainly left us all inspired to keep chasing our dreams. Amy Spargo Will Coley Nicola Macdonald Nicola Woods Isabelle Norris Cameron Ellis Ophelia Fortescue Marina Stewart Philippa Christer Lucy Blake Andrew Pantelli CFSP Emma Vandore Bethany Duffield Megan S. Kate Bridle #SFFF25 #UKFoodEvents #TheBlackFarmer #TeamStrategyDay #FairPlanning #FoodIndustryEvents #IndependentRetailers #FoodAndDrink #UKFoodIndustry

🎬 AMAZING 🎬 We did it! Together, we set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title of 'The most ready-meals prepared in 24 hours was achieved' and helped feed thousands of people in need.  Guinness World Records Thomas Franks Ltd City Harvest London - Wellington School - Somerset County Cricket Club - Savona Foodservice Huge thanks you to the incredible people who made it possible, an army of volunteers & donors 💚 Premier Foods Wholesale 💚 Quorn Foods 💚 Leathams Ltd 💚 SHARPAK 💚 Kiril Mischeff Ltd 💚 IFCO SYSTEMS Mary Parsons Raj Singh Dean Collins KSJ David Francis Sarah Calcutt ARAgS Paul Freeston Shaun Browne Stephen M. Winningham Benjamin Logue Goldie Leoppky, MBA Jamie Dyck Daniel Burr Georgie Edwards Shuyi Li Tay Motl Marco Torquati Cristina Proietti Coralie Ayala Hanan Kurghali Fiona Hollis Jason Tanner Ryan Tanner Joshua Alexander Smith Fred Searle Tommy Leighton