Regional food producers to make debut appearance at south’s largest hospitality event

To raise awareness of the importance of purchasing local produce, Dorset food producers are set to make a debut appearance at the south’s largest hospitality trade event, the Hotel and Catering Show.

Local producers including From Dorset with Love, Badger and Bumble, Lulubelles cakes, Filbert’s Fine Foods, The Dorset Charcuterie Company and Oxford’s Bakery will descend upon the Bournemouth International Centre on Tuesday March 13 and Wednesday March 14 to fill the show’s Market Place area.

With the aim to inspire people to learn about locally-produced food, the Market Place will have a street market ambience and give visiting caterers, chefs and hoteliers the opportunity to meet small local producers, taste and compare regional food and drink and get to know the true story behind the product, as well as learn about the benefits of buying local produce.