Hospitality for the Future event series
Hospitality for the Future is a series of events from Bristol Food Network and Bristol BID, bringing the hospitality sector together to tackle the challenges that matter right now.
Sabrina Shutter
Senior Events Project Manager
Helping hospitality thrive
Hospitality for the Future is designed to support Bristol’s hospitality sector through honest, practical conversations focused on the real challenges businesses are facing. Responding to growing demand for useful, experience-led discussion rather than theory-heavy industry events, the series brings together hospitality professionals to share ideas, learn from peers and explore what is and isn’t working in practice.
Through guest speakers, open discussion, audience participation and networking, each session highlights real world approaches to staffing, wellbeing, sustainability and day to day operations, helping businesses build more resilient and responsible workplaces while remaining commercially viable.
Next Event: The Future is Local | 17 November
This event will explore explore how successful relationships between hospitality businesses and local suppliers can work, what the challenges are, and how to overcome them.
Join us as we host an open discussion on how best to future proof our food system and support those working within it. We will also showcase a range of local suppliers and producers who are leading the way in sustainable practices and helping to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Previous Events
Hospitality that works for everyone | 12 May
The launch event explored the realities of recruitment, retention and staff wellbeing. Hospitality experts shared practical insights and approaches that are making a difference on the ground.
Reducing Waste, Reducing Costs | 7 July
This event delved into practical, real-world solutions for reducing food waste, cutting costs and improving day-to-day efficiency.
Hospitality for our community | 8 September
Our September event looked at the deep-rooted relationship between Bristol’s hospitality businesses, community organisations, charities, and the people they support.
