30 SEPTEMBER 2024
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALLS – LONDON
The Italian Show is the format conceived and developed by I Love Italian Food to promote Made in Italy supply chains and authentic Italian food and wine products in international markets.
Educating, Tasting, Promoting are the three main objectives of The Italian Show. The fourth edition for the British market will be held in London on September 30th, 2024 at The Royal Horticultural Halls an event and conference venue in the proximity of Westminster Cathedral.
Exhibition area dedicated to networking and meeting over 50 producers of the Italian supply chain
A big stage with masterclasses by the leading figures of Italian cuisine in England
Pizza Show with classes and performances on the world of Pizza
Tasting Station dedicated to the tasting of the Italian excellence
The Enoteca with presentation and tasting of Italian wines
Bar Station with educational moments on the world of mixology
Awarding of 100% ITALIAN certificates and launch of the London Italian Guide
TALKS with key opinion leaders in the F&B industry in England
The final of "The Best Upcoming Chef of Italian Cuisine" competition in UK 2024
location
The event will take place at The Royal Horticultural Halls, at the Lindley Hall.
(Click here to open the Map 80 Vincent Sq, London, SW1P 2PE).
EVENT OPENING HOURS
Visitors registered for the event will be able to enter the halls starting at 11:00 am.
The event will last until 5:00 pm.
HOW TO GET THERE
Car
Directly in front of the building there is paid parking available at a cost of £2.40 per hour, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. You can also pay by phone.
Tube
Royal Horticultural Halls is easily accessible via the Circle, Victoria, and District Tube lines. The nearest stops are Victoria, Westminster, St. James Park and Pimlico, from which it is conveniently within walking distance.
IMPORTANT:
Access will be allowed only to HO.RE.CA professionals and Press provided with QR CODE.
Program
Main stage
11.30am Inauguration ceremony and ribbon cutting with the presence of Institutions
12.00pm Tomato in gourmet cuisine. Masterclass with Chef Gennaro Esposito, 2 Michelin Stars, in collaboration with CIAO Pomodoro
01.00pm Launch of the Accademia della Cultura Enogastronomica Italiana
01.15pm Kick-off of the final of Best Upcoming Chef of Italian Cuisine 2024 competition and presentation of the Jury
01.30pm The Art of Italian hospitality: keeping up standards. Talks with industry opinion leaders
2.15pm The Art of fresh pasta: advanced skills for professional chefs. Masterclass with Chef Thomas Turchi, introducing “Divine Creazioni”, in collaboration with Surgital
3.00pm Presentation of ‘100% Italiano‘ Certificates in London by I Love Italian Food
3.45pm Mastering the maritozzo: a journey into the perfect sweet. Masterclass with pastry chef Matteo Manzotti, Dolce VyTA
4.30pm Award Ceremony for The Best Upcoming Chef of Italian Cuisine in the UK 2024
12.00pm Contemporary pizza: innovation and tradition in comparison. Masterclass with Master Pizzaiolo Davide Civitiello, in collaboration with Mulino Caputo
12.40pm The Art of ingredients: the secrets of a championship pizza. Masterclass with Michele Pascarella, Napoli on the Road
1.20pm CRUNCHERIA®️ & Co. Masterclass with Renato Bosco, the Pizza Researcher
2.00pm Tomato: the heart and soul of pizza. Insight session with Chef Gennaro Esposito, 2 Michelin Stars, in collaboration with CIAO Pomodoro
2.45pm Pizza a portafoglio: Neapolitan street tradition. Masterclass with Silvestro Morlando, Sud Italia
3.30pm From Puglia to London: pizza dough with sea water. Masterclass with Gianmarco Maresca, ‘O Ver
4.15pm From savory to sweet: mastering desserts with pizza dough. Masterclass with Diego Palladino, Pizzametropizza
Pizza Stage
12.00pm Contemporary pizza: innovation and tradition in comparison. Masterclass with Master Pizzaiolo Davide Civitiello, in collaboration with Mulino Caputo
12.40pm The Art of ingredients: the secrets of a championship pizza. Masterclass with Michele Pascarella, Napoli on the Road
1.20pm CRUNCHERIA®️ & Co. Masterclass with Renato Bosco, the Pizza Researcher
2.00pm Tomato: the heart and soul of pizza. Insight session with Chef Gennaro Esposito, 2 Michelin Stars, in collaboration with CIAO Pomodoro
2.45pm Pizza a portafoglio: Neapolitan street tradition. Masterclass with Silvestro Morlando, Sud Italia
3.30pm From Puglia to London: pizza dough with sea water. Masterclass with Gianmarco Maresca, ‘O Ver
4.15pm From savory to sweet: mastering desserts with pizza dough. Masterclass with Diego Palladino, Pizzametropizza
Enoteca
12.30pm PIWI REVOLUTION: Resilient Wines for Tomorrow. Wine Tasting with Sommelier Robert Maggi
1.15pm HIDDEN GEMS: Discover Rare and Unknown Wines. Wine Tasting with Sommelier Robert Maggi
2.00pm From Vineyards to Icons: the story behind some of Italy’s most recognised wine brands. Wine Tasting with Sommelier Robert Maggi.
3.00pm Exploring Nero di Troia: 3 expressions of this little known variety from Puglia. Wine tasting with Sommelier Robert Maggi
4.00pm The Sweet Finale: Passito or Liquoroso? Wine tasting with Sommelier Robert Maggi
1.00pm Made in Italy cocktails and mocktails tasting, in collaboration with Lurisia
2.30pm Innovation and Tradition: the evolution and extremization of the cocktail and the return to the classic. Masterclass with Francesco Delfino, Bar Manager Henson’s Bar and Social
3.30pm Masterclass about mixology in collaboration with UKBG team
4.30pm How to easily move towards the world of the bar from the Italian culinary tradition. Masterclass with Ilaria Carone, Brand Ambassador
Bar Station
1.00pm Made in Italy cocktails and mocktails tasting, in collaboration with Lurisia
2.30pm Innovation and Tradition: the evolution and extremization of the cocktail and the return to the classic. Masterclass with Francesco Delfino, Bar Manager Henson’s Bar and Social
3.30pm Masterclass about mixology in collaboration with UKBG team
4.30pm How to easily move towards the world of the bar from the Italian culinary tradition. Masterclass with Ilaria Carone, Brand Ambassador