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At GULFHOST, COME
Explore New Immersive Experiences
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Leveraging Foodservice Growth Opportunities
This 3-day conference is dedicated to Hospitality, Foodservice & HoReCa professionals and powered by Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI). Bringing together 70+ global leaders for insightful panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote speeches, these prominent figures will be discussing emerging opportunities and trends that are likely to impact the sector in the future.
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Meet our experts
MEET OUR JURY FOR GULFHOST INNOVATION AWARDS 2024
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Rajiv is an experienced head Chef with over 10 years work experience in Dubai's top fine-dining restaurants. From Gault & Millau awarded restaurant, Michelin Green Star and MENA's top 50 Best Restaurant, everywhere Rajiv works, he infuses excellence in food preparation, execution, presentation, and impeccable taste.
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Christine Assouad is a serial entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience, particularly in the Food & Beverage sector, where she launched renowned brands such as Dunkin’ in Lebanon and Semsom. As a strategic advisor and board member, Christine has helped drive growth and development across multiple markets, including the UAE, KSA, and Europe. With a passion for mentoring, she has supported over 100 female entrepreneurs through her Empowering Tribe program and thousands with Her Book Club. Christine's extensive education graduating from AUB, McGill, Harvard , her experience, her board positions, and her role on the YPO Global Retail Network, have established her as a prominent leader in retail and business strategy
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Leading the award-winning catering division of DWTC, Georg is a brilliant Director of Culinary Operations. Born in Germany, Chef Georg Hessler has a three decade-long career spanning four continents and senior level positions in three Michelin starred-restaurants, five-star hotels and resorts and world-leading cruise line brands. He is responsible for the overall culinary operations, and leads a 148-strong team of chefs representing a world map of nationalities, knowledge and gastronomic inspiration, working hand-in-hand with DWTC’s venues services management team.
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A highly dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is thoroughly committed to succeeding at the highest level. Holding a Bachelor of Science (hons) degree in International Hospitality Management from Emirates Academy in Dubai, Raha has been living in the UAE for the last 22 years. He gained a vast amount of hospitality experience, both in terms of strategy, operations and expertise. Raha has been involved for the past 14 years in the foodservice consultancy and manufacturing business.
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Mariam's Caffeinated CV:
- Certified Q Arabic Grader | Food Technologis
- 2023 UAE National Barista Champion & 3rd World Cezve/Ibrik Champion
- 2022 UAE National Cezve/Ibrik Champion
- 2021 UAE National Brewers Cup Champion
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Choose the
Sectors of your Success
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Front Of House
Whatever your vision, find the tools you need to create memorable moments and lasting impressions for your guests. Choose excellence in every sector of your success with our front of house essentials:
- Equipment for restaurants & bars
- Buffetware
- Displays & cabinets
- Serving Essentials
- Uniforms & Accessories
- Menu Systems
- Furniture & Fitout
- Lighting & Ambience
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GulfHost provides you key industry leaders' insights
FOR STARTERS
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Meet Shahzad Bhatti, CEO of TheCoKitchen, a dark kitchen (cloud share kitchen), enabling new entrepreneurs to invent their new recipes at a lower cost and with the highest quality equipment.
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Read about the journey of turning an F&B concept into bricks and mortar reality, his approach to leadership and a snapshot of the hottest industry trends.
Read more on the importance of world-class yet home-grown concepts, digitising processes to operate more sustainably and staying true to traditional cooking methods.
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Read more on what it means to be a food & beverage innovator and what it takes to bring a restaurant concept to life.
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Read more on the invaluable experience of Antoine Pravin and his views on what it means to be a food & drinks (or formerly beverage) director in the bubbling MENA's region.
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Meet Moritz Neumann, Culinary Director at JW Marriott Marquis, showing us what is happening behind the scene of a restaurant, from an operation to a sustainable approach.
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Learn more about what the behind-the-scenes of a fine-dining 2 michelin star restaurant, the level of dedication, passion and hard work it takes to work for such a prestigious institution.
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Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of a catering operations for the large-scale events of Dubai World Trade Centre and what it takes to deliver F&B of the highest quality for every single show.
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NOW SERVING
INDUSTRY NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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What Professionals Say About Us
TESTIMONIALS
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"What I get from Gulfhost this year is inspiration.
Meeting all the chefs, taking part and learning from the masterclasses, it is all a source of great inspiration."
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"I think it’s cool, like every year, I’m always happy to participate, just to meet the community. It’s a great initiative, it’s great to have all those great chefs together and hear the new insights."
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"It’s my pleasure to be at Gulfhost and to showcase what we do in Folly. Events like these are very important for the chefs and restaurateurs. It will be great to meet so many people and get to know what everyone is doing."
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"Top table Is a very special occasion to showcase what we are doing and talk about how we find the changes in the industry. I think it is growing, and it is growing in a very good way."
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"Great to be here, to be surrounded by professionals of the industry, it’s an amazing activation."
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"GulfHost is always interesting. During this edition, I see lots of opportunities to look for new ideas and connections. It’s a very resilient industry and we will always be here, I’m quite positive about the outcome for the years to come."
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"Gulfhost 2024 is an indispensible event in realizing our growth strategy for the Middle Eastern market. It provides an unparalleled global platform to expand our connections thus building up on our our presence in the market."
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"GulfHost will allow Wrapmaster and Cofresco Foodservice the opportunity to, significantly, build on our existing presence in UAE and to introduce a new and innovative food wrap system to Middle Eastern and North African markets."
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"Participating in GulfHost Dubai 2024 provides us with a strategic platform to significantly expand our market reach, enhance our brand visibility, and forge invaluable industry connections. This event is pivotal in solidifying our position as a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment and propelling our business forward."
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"By participating in GulfHost, we can sell our hospitality and catering equipment, products, and services to the affluent and dynamic markets of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia over the course of three days of serious business. This exposure and opportunity for networking will allow us to expand our market reach and establish valuable business connections."
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"GulfHost 2024 will significantly boost Marmon Foodservice Technologies by enhancing brand visibility and market presence both in the Middle East and the rest of EMEA region. By engaging with a diverse and influential audience, GulfHost 2024 will drive sales growth, increase market penetration, and position MFT at the forefront of industry advancements, ensuring long-term success and growth."
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"Participating at GulfHost is very important to us as it provides an opportunity to present MKN in this very important region. Our primary objectives are networking with existing partners and customers as well as potential new customers in order to maintain and build future business relationships. We hope to gain a comprehensive overview of the market and realize new projects."
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