Industry Update: ScotHot to celebrate 50 years with hotlist of industry up-and-comers
Nominations are now open for ‘ScotHot’s 50 Rising Stars’ which will highlight some of the industry’s most talented individuals
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading showcase event for food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism, is on the hunt for the industry’s most talented newcomers to form its ‘hotlist’ as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
Ahead of the event in March, ‘ScotHot’s 50 Rising Stars’ list will recognise and celebrate those making their mark within their respective sector – acknowledging Hospitality Heroes, Champion Chefs, Rising up in Retail, Brilliant in Beverage or Tourism Trendsetters.
Nominations are now open via ScotHot’s online form, where individuals can nominate their colleagues, friends, employees, and role models in each category. Entries to the 50 Rising Stars list are not limited by age and anyone can be nominated provided they have ten years’ experience or less within the industry.
Each of the five categories will be made up of 10 nominees to form the 50 List, with those shortlisted honoured with an exclusive drinks’ reception event and will take their place on the wall of fame at ScotHot23 in Glasgow.
The final ScotHot’s 50 Rising Stars list will be decided by a panel of judges including Toby Wand, Managing Director of the 365 Events team behind ScotHot23, and David Cochrane, Chief Executive of Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland.
Toby said: “After the challenges presented by the last couple of years, we really want to shine a light on the emerging talent in the sectors represented at ScotHot23. This list is a representation of those individuals making a mark in the industry and will give them a platform to be recognised for their hard work.
“It is fantastic to be back and we cannot wait to welcome our partners, sponsors, exhibitors, and guests to ScotHot at the SEC in March.”
ScotHot23 will return to the SEC Glasgow from 8 – 9 March 2023. Now in its 50th year, ScotHot23 offers an unmissable opportunity for delegates to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
This year’s event will be supported by major partners including VisitScotland, Scotland Food & Drink, Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), Scottish Licenced Trade Association (SLTA), Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN), HOSPA, The Scottish Chefs, The Staff Canteen, The Guild of Fine Food, The Caterer and Drink Think, and is expected to welcome an estimated 7,000 visitors over the two-day showcase in Glasgow.
Nominations are now open for ScotHot’s 50 Rising Stars and will close to entries at 5pm, Monday 6th February 2023: https://www.scothot.co.uk/
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About ScotHot
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism, is returning to the SEC Glasgow from 8 – 9 March 2023.
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the show offers an unmissable opportunity to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
Highlights at the show include: The STA Spotlight Stage, Scottish Culinary Championships (incorporating Scottish Chef of the Year), The Great Taste Market (NEW), Liquid Academy Live, Plant Based Foods (NEW), ScotHot’s Innovation Awards, The Staff Canteen Live and Scottish Regional Foods (NEW).
The event will include over 200 exhibitors filling the exhibition hall over the two-day event, showcasing the finest local Scottish produce and the latest and most revolutionary innovative products on the market; a range of stages running inspirational discussions and educational presentations to get you one step ahead of your competitors with the latest trends, skills and news all delivered by industry specialists, plus chef competitions, live cooking demonstrations and classes which will definitely add value to your visit!
Key names exhibiting in 2023 include: Alliance Scotland, Argyll Systems, Braehead Foods, Brakes, BUNZL Rafferty, Compass Scotland, Delice de France, Grande Cuisine, Hoshizaki, Instock, Lynas Foodservice, Meiko, Nespresso, Panasonic, Pentland Wholesale, Rational, UCC Coffee, Unox and Welbilt.
Running alongside ScotHot on 8th March will also be a half-day Food Tourism Conference delivered by Scotland Food & Drink and a further half-day session titled ‘The Tourism and Hospitality Business Owners and Senior Managers Advisory Seminar’ delivered by show partners The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA). Both event programmes are designed to appeal to those attending ScotHot23, featuring experts offering up advice and insights to leaders in Scotland’s Food Tourism and Hospitality industry. For more details https://scottishtourismalliance.co.uk/stm-march-2023-events-2/
Don’t miss being a part of this must-attend event for all professionals in the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries.
