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Calling all businesses in the food and drink sector in Gloucestershire!

20 May 2025 general

Exciting opportunity to develop bookable visitor experiences with industry expert Chris Brant.

Join us for an interactive and inspiring workshop designed to help local food, drink, farming, and hospitality businesses create experiences that visitors can discover, book and share. Led by Chris Brant of Unmissable England and Chair of the Cotswold Plus Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), this workshop is your chance to tap into expert knowledge. Chris has worked with major tourism bodies including Visit Worcestershire, Kent Downs National Landscape and Norfolk County Council. As Project Manager for VisitEngland’s Discover England Fund, he helped bring over 70 new visitor experiences to life in nine National Parks.

What you’ll gain: How to develop a bookable experience from what you already do Understand commission rates and online booking platforms Insights into new and international markets Latest VisitBritain market data to inform your product development Impartial advice on marketing and distributing your experience

Tickets just £10 (subsidised thanks to support from our partners)

Location: Brickhampton Court, Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, GL2 9QF

Date: Tuesday 24 June Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm

This event is proudly supported by Made in Gloucestershire, the Growth Hub Network, and Gloucestershire County Council, making it affordable and accessible for all eligible businesses. Organised by Food For Thought CIC, a passionate community of local business owners and experts championing sustainable trade and a thriving circular economy in Gloucestershire’s food and drink sector.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is only open to food and drink producers and suppliers, farmers, and hospitality businesses, including food and drink trucks and vans.

Book here.

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