There’s simply something old school and charming about a trade show in which the currency is still a printed business card. In addition, next month’s HostMilano 2023 is proof that the world market for trade shows is alive and well with a dizzying array of opulent booths.
HostMilano 2023 will be held at fieramilano in Milan, Italy from October 13th to 17th. It will once again feature the world’s most comprehensive display of foodservice equipment and supplies for both the front of the house and commercial kitchens. The show features individual exhibit halls that are dedicated to coffee equipment, cooking equipment, pizza ovens, furniture, tabletop and even ice cream equipment.
The HostMilano show is renowned for showcasing the latest advancements in restaurant equipment and technology. US restaurant professionals can explore cutting-edge kitchen appliances, software solutions, and other tools that can streamline operations and improve efficiency in their establishments. By staying updated on the latest equipment trends, they can enhance their skillset and stay ahead of the competition.
The HostMilano 2023 show attracts professionals from the global restaurant industry, including chefs, restaurateurs, suppliers, and distributors. Attending the event provides US restaurant professionals with valuable networking opportunities. By connecting with industry experts and peers, they can exchange knowledge, collaborate on projects, and gain valuable insights that can help them improve their skills and business strategies.
The show will once again bring Italian cuisine alive on the show floor. Special culinary events include cooking events by A.P.Pa.Fre. – Fresh Pasta Producers Association of Small and Medium Enterprises for pasta. Spokesperson, Paola Naggi, Italy’s Best Woman Chef of the Year 2018 is set to host.
With an eye towards professional catering and baking, The Smart Food – Smart Chefs – Smart Future events will represent a roadmap of ingredients, people and sustainability outlined by APCI – the Italian Professional Chefs Association where the main feature will be APCI Chef Lab, the “smart” evolution of the APCI Chef Italia National Team. Major challenges in the restaurant industry – such as digital transition, sustainability, soft skills – will then be discussed in workshops by FIPE workshops – Italian Federation of Public Establishments.
The show’s seminars will feature reveal new trends from bar to pastry. This will include on-stage conversations at the highest level on trends and new techniques for the pastry industry. Luxury Pastry in the World by Iginio Massari: “the master of masters” returns after the great success of the 2021 edition with a hub dedicated to the most creative and innovative pastry-making. HostMilano 2023 will include demonstrations, tastings and talks by more than twenty of the most important pastry chefs on the international scene, including Michel Belen Albi, Markus Bohr, Pierre Marcolini, François Stahl and Andrea Zanin.
Exciting challenges among great masters will also enliven this macro-area. In the gelato-pastry sector, FIPGC – International Federation of Pastry, Gelato and Chocolate returns with its exciting championships to HostMilano 2023. The World Trophy of Pastry Gelato and Chocolate will see 12 Nationals compete in three different categories with, simultaneously, the Bakery Chefs’ Awards. In the fourth edition of the Cake Designers World Championship teams from Italy, Brazil, USA, Poland, Belgium, Sri Lanka, France, Mexico, Peru, Japan, China, and Malaysia will challenge each other, while Italy, Japan, China, Peru, Colombia, Australia, France, and the Netherlands are the nations competing for the The World Trophy of Professional Tiramisu.
In the coffee world, events organized by AICAF – the Italian Academy of Coffee Masters and ALTOGA – the National Association of Coffee Roasters and Importers and Food Wholesalers – are back. Coffee Addition, featuring a roadshow format across booths with Gianni Cocco and challenges among baristas are particularly noteworthy: in the Italian Coffee Grand Prix, baristas and coffee shop operators not only from Italy but also from AICAF member countries Croatia, Morocco, and Mexico will compete, while the Moka Challenge stands out for being a competition open to everyone. For the Lags Battle Italy/ World Lags Battle ALTOGA is partnering with Latte Art Grading System for the Italian national semifinals, and then the world finals of an event, involving 50 countries.
With Milan as one of the world’s most important fashion barometers design will take center stage at the 43rd edition of the show. There will be extensive previews of future design set in the exhibit hall. POLI.design will feature Design Talks that are set to be refresher seminars dedicated to architects and hospitality experts ranging from topics such as user experience, sensory design and wellness to the challenges of sustainability.
For US restaurant professionals looking to expand their business internationally, the HostMilano 2023 show can serve as a gateway to new opportunities. By attending the event, they can connect with potential international partners, distributors, and investors. This exposure can help them gain insights into foreign markets, understand cultural preferences, and develop the necessary skills to successfully expand their restaurant business globally.
US foodservice professionals can find information on attending the HostMilano 2023 event at their website.
