Fresh Direct and Country Choice will join parent company Brakes and a raft of development chefs at a series of ‘food expos’ this summer as the foodservice giant takes to the road 

Foodservice giant Brakes is taking chefs, suppliers and staff on the road as part of four ’food expo’ dates designed to showcase its range and expertise to new and existing customers. 

Brakes is a major catering and foodservice supplier

Brakes is a major catering and foodservice supplier

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Visitors to the expos, which take place between March and June and cover the breadth of the UK, will be able to meet staff from Brakes Catering Equipment and sister companies Fresh Direct, Country Choice and wholesaler kff.

Development chefs will also be on hand to demonstrate products that help to reduce labour or waste, and hit tight margins, with samples from more than 100 Brakes suppliers, as well as Sysco-branded and specialist ranges.

“Food is at the heart of what we do and being able to taste and experience dishes is the best way to see how it can play a part on the menu,” said Brakes’ head of food development, Mark Irish. 

“The expos are extremely popular with customers who want to understand the latest trends, get insight from a range of suppliers, but most importantly, share great food.”

The events start on 25 March at Stoneleigh Park, before moving to Farnborough on 15 April, Paisley on 20 May and finishing at Twickenham on 10 June.