Talking the future of foodservice at Taste of Bidfood: Silverstone, with Simon Rimmer

Join host Ashley Hollidge as we dive into the future of food service live from the Taste of Bidfood event, held at the legendary Silverstone Circuit. Join us as we uncover the latest industry insights, emerging trends, and innovations shaping the food service industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Food Service Trends for 2025 and Beyond: Discover the latest trends in foodservice and hospitality and hear first hand insights on what’s shaping the industry.
• Exclusive Interview with Simon Rimmer: Renowned chef and TV personality Simon Rimmer from Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, joins us to discuss the rising popularity in high protein food, and provides his advice to chefs to elevate British classics.
• Key Industry Insights with Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp UK: Get expert insights from Bidcorp’s Andrew Selley and other top voices on tackling industry challenges, from inflation and food costs to sustainability.
• Addressing Food Waste and Sustainability: Learn about innovative approaches to reducing food waste in kitchens and practical strategies for making foodservice more sustainable.

Tune in to gain a competitive edge and stay ahead in the fast-evolving foodservice landscape.

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Participants:

Host: Ashley Hollidge, Digital Marketing executive for Bidfood UK

Guests:

• Simon Rimmer from Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch
• Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp UK
• Georgina Knowles, Business development executive for Heinz
• Heather Dolan, Nutrition manager for Bidfood
• Henry Munro from Baxterstorey
• Tim Adams, Sales and Marketing Director for Bidfood

Time stamps:

00:00- Intro

00:49- Interview with Simon Rimmer, Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch

00:57- Why is Simon Rimmer at Taste of Bidfood?

01:36- What does the future of food service look like to you?

02:29- Do you have any tips for chefs tackling food waste in kitchens?

03:19- How can chefs elevate Scottish, Welsh and Irish cuisine offerings in kitchens, from our Closer to home trend?

04:23- What does the future of food service look like with Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp UK

05:58- What does the future of food service look like with Georgina Knowles, Business development executive for Heinz

06:43- What does the future of food service look like in the care sector with Heather Dolan, Nutrition manager for Bidfood

07:43- What does the future of food service look like with Henry Munro, Baxterstorey

08:22- What does the future of food service look like with Tim Adams, Sales and Marketing Director for Bidfood

09:34- Outro