Hospitality 2007, which expects 14,000 visitors at the UK's largest exhibition for food service and hospitality, is gearing up for one of the most impressive Salon Culinaire line-ups yet.

The event at Birmingham's NEC from 22-24 January, will host a La Parade des Chefs featuring three competitors brought in by private invitation. Chefs from Gleneagles, Claridge's and the Michelin-starred Simpsons restaurant have been challenged to prepare, cook and present a three-course plated meal for 80 covers in a specially designed glass kitchen. Visitors can experience the competition atmosphere by eating at the fine-dining restaurant in the heart of the show for £30 a head.

The Live Theatre is putting on a new competition called Gram Master Class, sponsored by Gram UK. Chefs are given 30 minutes to prepare, cook and present two plated portions of a main course dish suitable for a modern gastropub.

The Skillery will show off culinary techniques from Chef of the Year finalist David Hunt and a team of chefs who will compete for a chance to represent England in the WorldSkills competition in February.

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