Book your place at The Caterer's virtual Outdoor Summit
The Caterer is hosting a virtual summit in April to discuss how operators can make the most of the great outdoors and maximise revenues across dining and accommodation.
You can register for free to join industry peers at the Outdoor Summit on 26 April 2022.
Book your place to hear a range of expert speakers share their tips on how operators can really make the most of their outdoor spaces.
The past two years have taught the industry – and wider society – the importance of being out in the fresh air. And despite chilly lockdown months of outdoor dining, closed borders stopping guests from escaping to sunnier climes, and one too many socially-distanced walks outside, the UK consumer still loves the draw of the great outdoors.
But how do you keep guests comfortable outside? Join The Caterer's Outdoor Summit to learn exactly how to create a high-quality outdoor offering, with panels discussing how to make the best use of your space and keep guests warm, as well as how to navigate outdoor legislation and adapting menus for outdoor catering – including cooking over flames.
Speakers include Josh Chadwick, hotel manager at the Tawny in Stoke-on-Trent, and Deb Lewis, co-owner of Kindle in Cardiff, with more experts set to be announced in the coming weeks.
"Operators need to jump on this big trend, from outdoor dining to experience-led staycations in glamping pods, shepherds' huts and treehouses, guests are more than happy to brave the unpredictable British weather, especially as we start planning for the summer season," said Caroline Baldwin, features and special projects editor of The Caterer.
"Join us on 26 April, armed with questions for those who have already maximised their outdoor spaces and created innovative dining and accommodation for guests wanting to get closer to nature."
Topics covered will include:
- What are the macro trends operators need to be aware of and why are guests today so keen to get outdoors and close to nature?
- How do you maximise your outdoor space to create interesting dining areas and increase covers?
- How can hotels upgrade the humble tent and create memorable stays for the increasing number of UK staycationers?
- How do you keep guests warm and comfortable in all weathers?
- What legislation do you need to be aware of when it comes to trading outside?
