'Cooking up success' events
Cooking up success

'Cooking up success' events

Whether it's a restaurant, catering business, cafe or new food product, 'Cooking up success' will give you the secret ingredients to run an effective food and drink business.

Week one

How to make the supermarket buyers call YOU (if you want them to!)

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 10.00 - 13.00, Free
This free workshop is designed specifically for small and medium sized food companies and manufacturers, whether you make your own food products or outsource their production.

Business Advice Clinics

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 10.30 - 16.30, £15.00
Get impartial and confidential advice about your business from an experienced advisor.

What next for your invention? Plan, prototype or protect?

Thursday 2 May 2013, 13.00-17.00, £35

Get your idea to market and increase your chances of success. This workshop will take you through all the key stages of developing a new food product or innovation efficiently and economically.

Week two

Becoming an effective employer

Thursday 9 May 2013, 10.00 – 13.00, £30.00
Hiring the right people whether they are supervisors, chefs or mixologists is an essential part of any service. As a business owner, learn the vital skills needed to build an efficient and motivated team.

Product development clinics

Thursday 9 May 2013, 10.00 – 17.00, £30.00
85% of shoppers are influenced by price, packaging, shelf displays, etc. so it is vital to put the wow into your new product idea. Get confidential advice from Chartered Engineer Bob Lindsey.

Week three

Invention advice clinics

Wed 15 May 2013, 10.00 - 17.00, Free

Get expert one-to-one advice if you need help on a range of issues: intellectual property, contractual agreements, design and prototyping

How to write the perfect business plan

Thursday 16 May 2013, 09.45 - 13.30, £40.00
An ideal workshop for food businesses at all stages, but particularly for those looking to raise finance. Hear from a real, experienced, successful business angel about how to go about it in the right way and what to include in plan.

Week four

Cooking up success speed mentoring session

Tuesday 21 May 2013, 10.00 - 13.00, free

Find out the secret ingredients for business success from our experts in the food and drink industry in this fast paced mentoring session.

Insider Trends: The future of food and drink

Tuesday 21 May 2013, 18.00 - 20.00, £15

This event is a must for any savvy restaurateur, food retailer or manufacturer looking to get or stay ahead of their competitors.

Online marketing masterclass for small businesses

Wednesday 22 May 2013, 14.00 -18.00, £45 (usually £97 - use discount code "onlinemarketing" when booking for your £52 saving).

Join our masterclass which covers 9 fundamental areas of digital marketing. Many business owners generate most of their business online and this workshop will teach you how to capitalise on this.

Funding advice clinics

Wednesday 22 May 2013, 10.00 - 17.00
Calling all food entrepreneurs with a great business plan who need an injection of investment to get your business off the ground. Have a free half hour clinic where you can consult with experts from Angels Den, one of the largest business angel networks in the UK and Europe.

Funding for fast growth

Thursday 23 May 2013, 14.00 - 19.00, £59 by entering discount code “library” when booking - standard price £70
An intensive look at how you get capital to grow your business. Learn how to quickly develop the skill set needed to attract investors and secure funding for your business.

Week five

Get cash flow confident

Thursday 30 May 2013, 14.30 - 17.30, £36.00
Come along to this stress-free workshop to get the financial knowledge, confidence and tools you need to see the fruits of your labour grow.

More workshops and events to be announced soon.