WHAT'S ON
The Wild food stage
Step into the world of wild food and discover how to make the most of what nature has to offer.
Our expert gamekeepers, butchers and wild food specialists will take you behind the scenes, demonstrating everything from hanging, skinning and butchery to preparing and cooking a variety of game.
Along the way, you’ll pick up practical skills, expert tips and plenty of inspiration for bringing out the very best in wild ingredients.
But it doesn’t stop at game. Feather, Fur, Fin & Fungi celebrates the incredible variety of food found in nature’s larder, with a programme of fascinating demonstrations showcasing wild fish, foraged ingredients, fungi and much more.
Whether you’re a seasoned game cook, passionate forager or simply curious about wild food, there’s something to discover, learn and taste on The Wild Food Stage.
Where the big conversations happen.
Hear from leading chefs, foodservice experts and industry voices as they tackle the trends, challenges and hot topics shaping the future of foodservice.
From thought-provoking debates and inspiring chef demonstrations to lively discussions and fresh ideas, this is the stage for insight, opinion and plenty of food for thought.
Leading the conversation is our brilliant MC, whose extensive knowledge, experience and passion for the foodservice industry ensures our guests are expertly grilled, challenged and probed!
Trends & debates stage
foraging
Join our forager for a fascinating journey into the wild and edible species growing in and around the Hertfordshire countryside.
Discover the incredible ingredients hiding in nature’s larder and learn how to incorporate seasonal leafy greens, herbs, seeds, berries, nuts and even fungi into your dishes.
Taste a range of products made using wild ingredients and pick up practical tips on how to capture and preserve these fleeting seasonal flavours.
You’ll also explore how using foraged and wild ingredients on your menu can support sustainability, uncover their potential health and medicinal properties, and create a unique and engaging story to share with your customers and clients.
farmers market
Showcasing an exciting array of local and national producers, brands and catering suppliers, the exhibition is a vibrant, hands-on experience that brings the foodservice world to life.
It’s an opportunity for visitors to see, hear, touch, smell and taste the products for themselves - creating memorable experiences and connections that simply can’t be replicated through an email, phone call or advertisement.
don't get hangry!
There’s no chance of going hungry at ucff!
From a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast to a tempting lunch, plus refreshments throughout the day, it’s all complimentary for our visitors, exhibitors and guests.
Tuck in, recharge and enjoy a fantastic selection of dishes, expertly prepared using quality ingredients - giving you plenty of energy to explore everything ucff has to offer.