Welcome Italia
Welcome Italia is the event organised by The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK dedicated to all food lovers that wish to discover and explore the best of Italian Food & Beverage.
Indulge yourself in a unique experience made of Italian aromas and flavours, in a journey that brings together quality and passion.
There will be plenty of opportunities to meet producers and attend extraordinary cooking shows. The most famous Italian chefs will skilfully prepare delicious recipes.
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WHAT’S ON
One event, thousands of opportunitiesTASTE
Only at Welcome Italia you can find the best Food & Beverage, traditional ingredients and innovative products from high-quality Italian companies.
BUY
Fancying a special cheese for a dinner with your friends or a wine for a special occasion? Find and purchase unique ideas for your gourmet meals.
MEET
Let’s talk business! Welcome Italia is the best event for B2B meetings between UK buyers and Italian companies aiming at the British market.
DISCOVER
The best Italian Chefs in the UK will perform in the Cookery Theatre, creating new recipes and teaching how to become a true Italian Cook.
WELCOME ITALIA 2019
18-20 October 2019
Programme
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13;30 - 14;30
Cookery Theatre
Opening
Door opens at 1 PM! Please note that Friday 18th is Trade Only!14.30 - 15.15
Cookery Theatre
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True Italian Taste”: a Bubbly Masterclass with Giancarlo Caldesi and Wine Expert Tom Harrow
The True Italian Taste project*, coordinated by Assocamerestero and promoted and funded by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, aims at promoting and safeguarding the authentic Italian food products all over the world. As part of the project, Chef Giancarlo Caldesi and Wine Expert Tom Harrow will take you on a journey ...15.45 - 16.30
Cookery Theatre
“London as International hub for Italian Food Companies” Conference
In collaboration with The Red Pot London, we will hold a conference titled “London as International hub for Italian Food Companies”. Thanks to its cultural diversity, London represents a strategical meeting point between supply and demand of Italian products and the local market, as well as of other identities ...16:45 - 17:15
Cookery Theatre
“Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana” Award Ceremony
Italian cuisine is the result of a centuries-old historical process of Italian society, always leading to significant moments of human civilization. For an innate inclination to the attention of the Italians to human relationships and the quality of life, the culture of the table has become in the course ...17:45 - 18:30
Cookery Theatre
18:30 - 19:30
19.30 -
Closing
Welcome Italia exhibition will close at 7.30 PM. Thank you all!10:30 -
Opening
Exhibition doors will open at 10.30 AM. Welcome to everyone!11:30 - 12:15
Cookery Theatre
12:30 - 13.15
Cookery Theatre
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The Versatility of Italian Products – Vincenzo Raschella and Hamza Harrak
Celebrating culture In this cooking show, you will discover how Italian products could be used in different cuisines and for specific dietary requirements, Chef Vincenzo Raschella and “The Great British Halal Chef” Hamza Harrak will cook together preparing two dishes, one traditional Italian and one internationally inspired using 100% ...13:30 - 14:30
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Cooking Show with Danilo Cortellini
Chef Danilo Cortellini will cook his excellent “Agnolotti Cacio e Pepe”14:45 - 15:30
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Cooking Show with Emilia Strazzanti
Indulge in this mouthwatering masterclass, Emilia will cook using the amazing Sicilian preserved fish from Drago Conserve Emilia will showcase “Salame di Tonno con Pistachio with an Aperitivo style dish” and “the Spada in a pasta dish”16:00 - 16:45
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17:15 - 18:00
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19.30 -
Closing
Welcome Italia Exhibition will close at 7.30 PM. Thank you all!10:30 -
Opening
Exhibition doors will open at 10.30 AM. Welcome to everyone!11:30 - 12:15
Cookery Theatre
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Italian Cuisine in Arabia with Vincenzo Raschella
Discover how Vincenzo bring italian cuisine in Arabia!12.30 - 13.15
Cookery Theatre
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13:30 - 14:15
Cookery Theatre
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14:30 - 15:15
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Cooking Show: Danny Martin and Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti
First course cooked by Chef Danny Martin is the most representative dish of Satyrio Restaurant, the second one is made with Acetaia Giusti.15:15 - 16:00
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Italian Cocktail Masterclass
Join the bartenders of the Mezzanine Bar at The Stratford in a dedicated masterclass!17.30 -
Closing
Welcome Italia Exhibition will close at 5.30 PM. Thank you all!Location
Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PEMAIN SPONSOR
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