Woods Foodservice is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Market Day for 2025, an exclusive event designed to connect chefs, suppliers, and food enthusiasts in a day of culinary discovery, inspiration and community.
This year’s Market Day will take place at Woods Foodservice warehouse on Tuesday 16 September, 11am-4pm, and again, promises to be an unmissable experience. It will include live cooking demonstrations from three of the UK’s most celebrated and award-winning chefs: Chetan Sharma of BiBi, Tom Brown of Pearly Queen and Adam Byatt of Trinity Restaurants.
Each chef will offer a unique glimpse into their culinary world, sharing their philosophies and techniques with a live audience. Tom Brown’s culinary philosophy, centred on “craveable deliciousness” is a direct result of his upbringing in Cornwall and his time working with chefs like Nathan Outlaw.
“Market Day excites me because it’s a great chance to meet and hopefully inspire new people that haven’t seen you cook first hand,” said Tom Brown. “The main takeaway is that food is about enjoyment!”
Adam Byatt, whose restaurant Trinity has held a Michelin star for over a decade, is equally enthusiastic: “I am excited to be at Market Day – I have not cooked live for an audience for many years and I’m super excited to meet everyone and to cook IRL!” Byatt will be preparing two dishes that showcase both seasonality and classical cookery, emphasises his product-first philosophy, shaped by his foundational experiences at Claridge’s and The Square. “Consistency is king and consistency takes showing up every day,” he said.
Chetan Sharma is known for his critically acclaimed Indian-inspired cuisine at BiBi and his approach is rooted in sustainability, zero-waste practices and a deep connection to his heritage. He said: “My dishes are always full of flavour, drawing on memories I have from the Indian subcontinent, both first hand and shared.”
Sharma hopes to impart the message that “ethnic food can put ingredients on a pedestal in the same way that European food is so famed for” and encourage the next generation of chefs to travel and experience food in its native environment.
Beyond chef demos, Market Day 2025 also offers a wide array of attractions and activities, including:
- Supplier samples: Engage directly with over 30 exhibitors and sample a vast range of high-quality products.
- Delicious food and drink: Enjoy complimentary food and beverages, with HG Walter serving up burgers and hot dogs, Brucan Pubs offering fresh salads, Jude’s providing refreshing ice cream, and a bus bar serving a wide range of drinks. Monin will be on hand to craft both cocktails and mocktails.
- Entertainment and prizes: Test your skills with mini golf, snap a memory in the photo booth, and enter a raffle for a chance to win an incredible grand prize: a £500 voucher for Adam Byatt’s Trinity Restaurants.
- Warehouse tours: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Woods Foodservice operation with guided tours of the warehouse.
This is a unique opportunity for chefs and industry professionals to network, learn from the best, and discover new ingredients and techniques.
Registration is essential and free for chefs to attend. To secure your place and join the culinary celebration, please register at: https://about.woodsfoodservice.co.uk/market-day-2025/
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