South Pacific Beach
Fabulous Food Conference
Relaxing in the South Pacific
 

A TASTE OF THE CONFERENCE

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Tourism in the South Pacific Region is experiencing rapid growth, and with travellers increasingly looking for authentic cultural experiences, ‘food tourism’ is fast becoming a contender in the tourism stakes.

What you will experience

Over two exciting days the inaugural South Pacific Food & Wine Hospitality Conference and concurrent Hospitality Trade Expo presents:

  • an international program delivered by acknowledged industry experts and award winning celebrity chefs
  • learn the latest culinary and management trends in the world’s top restaurants and international hotels and resorts
  • experience world class hospitality trade expo, showcasing the latest in products and services
  • network at an exciting program of social activities and optional Signature dinners and Gala Ball

Conference Delegate Registration

For only $600 FJD (inc VAT), you will receive:

  • two full days of educational and inspirational sessions, with speakers who are recognized industry leaders
  • themed morning breaks and expo lunch each day
  • access to the state of the art industry showcase

Other Benefits

  • discounted room rates at special industry prices
  • first option to purchase tickets to the Festival Signature Dinners and the 'Taste of the Pacific' Gala Dinner on the final night.

Industry leading speakers and chefs include:

  • Peter Thurin, Lelei Lelaulu, Monte Huebsch, Kirwin Hamman, Trevor Green
  • Manu Feildel, Robert Oliver, Ben O'Donoghue, Michael Meredith, Peter Gordon, Peter Kuruvita, Willie Harcourt-Cooze

 

Why attend

As a decision maker in the biggest industry in the South Pacific region, tourism, this conference will enable you to:

  • keep up to date with the latest trends in tourism and hospitality
  • make the most of increasing tourist numbers to the region
  • operate more sustainably through using local produce and culinary expertise to create a tourism experience that attracts the new breed of 'food tourist'

With tourists increasingly searching out local, fresh and good quality cuisine that reflects the authenticity of the destination, this conference is quite simply one you can't afford to miss!

'Rising Star' Program

Do you have a 'Rising Star' in your Culinary Team? The Conference is offering to a limited number of apprentices, sous chefs or talented members of your team the chance to attend our culinary Master Class program.

Held on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March, there will be three 1 hour Master Classes daily involving all celebrity chefs. Each day will be a separate program. 

*Nominations for this program are only open to properties who have fully registered at least one delegate to the Conference. Attendace fee applies ($200FJD per person per day). More details available from rego@southpacificfoodandwine.com

Fiji Times Article

Click here to read the latest story from the Fiji Times that details the growing importance of sourcing ingredients locally, and how the industry is supporting the 'Market to Table' initiative.
From the Suva market to tantalising gourmet dishes

 

 

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