The 4th edition of Restaurant & Catering Show (RE CA) welcomed over 5000 trade visitors from all across India at World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai from 25th – 27th September, 2013, organised by Hospitality First. The 4th edition saw a strong line up of exhibitors, products and services. The show provided a uniquely targeted forum in which exhibitors showcased their brands, knowledge and services to the highest quality visitor base from across India’s foodservice sector.
From Beverage & Beverage equipments, Food & Drink, Ready gravies to Processing and Packaging, the trade leaders from all over India and overseas had convened at RE CA showcasing their expertise.
With 100 plus exhibitors and over 300 brands, RE CA 2013 was indeed a vibrant market place with great opportunities abound for game changing interactions. Leading companies and brands participating at RE CA 2013 included Apple Bakery Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Anoushka Gourmet Pvt. Ltd., Bajaj Equipments Ltd, Dharampal Satyapal Ltd., Eurotech Corporation, FNS International Pvt. Ltd., Griffith Laboratories, ITW India Ltd, MM Poonjiaji Spices Limited, Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialities Ltd., Tea Nirvana Pvt. Ltd., VKL Seasonings Pvt. Ltd, Venus Industries, WEP Solutions Ltd., Farsan Food Pvt. Ltd, UK, Victor Jones, UK and many more.
Commenting on the sidelines of the show, Razi Haider, National Sales Manager at ITW Food Equipment Group, Parent company of Hobart “We have been participating in many shows, but we were amazed with the response, much more than expected; we were targeting restaurants and industrial foodservice institutions and the show has delivered a focused audience.
Chefs and Kitchen Artists demonstrated their creativity and skills at 2nd Edition of RE CA Cuisine Challenge and winning numerous accolades. The Leela Hotel walked away with winning prize money of Rs. 25000, followed by Meluha The Fern with Rs.15000/- and Waterstone Club with Rs.10000/-. Other awards went to Renaissance Hotel, Hyatt Regency, The Punjab Grill, The Lalit and Larsen & Toubro.
Besides business sourcing RE CA2013 offered many an opportunity for brand alignment. Satyen Dasondi, Director S&M – Griffith Laboratories & Custom Culinary , Associate Sponsor to the RE CA Cuisine Challenge says ‘ RE CA2013 was an extremely focused event and we are delighted to be associated with the show. We have seen significant visitor footfalls from tier 2 and 3 cities and this is where we believe the market of the future lies. We look forward to a long term association with RE CA and the allied culinary programmes”.
