New England Food Show 2014 Features First-ever Culinary Cook-Off with Three Local Boston Chefs
Portland, ME (PRWEB) February 12, 2014 -- The New England Food Show, coming up March 16-18, 2014 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA, will feature it’s first-ever Culinary Cook-off on Monday, March 17 at 3:00pm on the exhibit floor. The trade show, which is the largest foodservice, restaurant and retail food trade show in New England, is sponsored primarily by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and partners with other regional retail, specialty and hospitality groups.
The first-annual New England Food Show Culinary Cook-off will host three chefs from the Greater Boston area as they prepare three savory courses in 60 minutes, using secret ingredients chosen by celebrity judges, along with their own signature ingredients and equipment. The 2014 competing chefs are Chef Tim Maslow of Ribelle in Brookline, Chef Steve “Nookie” Postal of Commonwealth in Cambridge and Chef Brendan Pelley of Zebra’s Bistro in Medfield. This event is sponsored by Costa and Paul W. Marks Co. Inc. To stay updated on all New England Food Show education program details, visit http://www.nefs-expo.com.
The New England Food Show (NEFS) is the region's largest trade show and industry- education event focused on the retail and foodservice markets. Buyers and industry professionals from across New England attend to find inspiration and source new foods, beverages, services and equipment to help establish, build and grow their business. From chefs to retail stores, to institutional and healthcare foodservice, NEFS attracts more than 14,500 professionals and more than 350 exhibitors annually. Bringing added value to attendees is the co-location of the event with Seafood Expo North America. Both events take place at the same time, same place, and share access points throughout the show to allow those wishing to visit both shows the ease of doing so.
The following show highlights and features on the 2014 show schedule:
• 350+ Exhibitors featuring foods, beverages, equipment, services, supplies and more!
• Culinary Demonstrations & Competitions
• Keynotes & Center Stage Education
• Massachusetts Restaurant Association Info Sessions
• At-Show Only Buying Specials from Exhibiting Companies
• The Author's Corner Book Store
• New Product Showcase
• Servsafe® Recertification Programs
Industry professionals and buyers wishing to attend can register at http://www.nefs-expo.com, or by calling 508-743-8579. Registrants who belong to state restaurant or specialty associations receive discounted registration.
Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2014 New England Food Show should contact Beth Schultz, sales(at)nefs-expo(dot)com.
About New England Food Show
The New England Food Show is produced by Diversified Communications. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and supported by other New England state restaurant, retail, hospitality and specialty food associations, NEFS is the region's largest and most attended trade show for retail food and foodservice buyers and professionals. http://www.nefs-expo.com
About Diversified Communications
Diversified Business Communications provides information and market access through magazine publishing, online resources and trade exhibitions on four continents. Diversified’s core markets include the commercial marine, natural and organic, food and seafood industries. In addition, they produce leading events across several markets such as finance, building and construction, healthcare and textiles. http://www.divcom.com
Qualified Media (approval required) interesting in covering the event can register for free at http://www.nefs-expo.com.
Marie Whitney, Diversified Communications, +1 207-842-5619, [email protected]
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