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Horeca Expo day 1: read, watch and (re)experience.

Hospitality Expo day 1: read, watch and (re)experience.

AND THE AWARDS GO TO...

Day one of Horeca Expo brought innovation as well as excitement with the announcement of the coveted Innovation Awards. These lucky ones were able to receive an Award: 

  • Food: Codium Blue by Koppert Cress
  • Beverages: Fruji Sparkling Lemonades from Pajottenlander
  • Technology: AI Revenue Forecast for Hospitality by Superhost from OrderBilly
  • Kitchen equipment & supplies: 100% recyclable sous-vide bags from Cnudde
  • Furniture & Decoration: Self stabilising table base from Astranova
  • Hotel Equipment & Supplies: Passenergy by Screen Services
  • Sustainability: Irrigation basin from Ardo
  • Start-up: Rum, whisky or cognac infused coffee beans from Black Infused Coffee

Black Infused Coffee won two prizes. They won the most public votes and thus also got to win the Visitor's Choice take home.

FIRST CHEF OF BELGIUM 2025

Today organised Club Prosper Montagné for the 72nd time their prestigious competition. Numerous iconic names already adorn the palmares, so it was just a question of which up-and-coming talent could join this impressive list.  

After the five candidates presented their three dishes, redemption came:

  • First Chef of Belgium 2025: Laurence De Smet
  • First commis of Belgium 2025: Willemijn Veldeman 

With this title, Laurence makes history as Belgium's very first female First Chef!

Want to (re)experience the announcement yourself or are you curious about the other highlights of the day? Then take a quick look at the compilation below!

TO LOOK FORWARD TO

Some of the many activities that tomorrow on the programme:

  • Young Talent Trophée Auguste Escoffier Benelux
  • Fish chef of the year 2025
  • Brussels Beer Challenge presentation ceremony
  • Belgium Pizza League
  • Matcha Latte Art Battle
  • Roundtable discussion Guest Journey in the hotel industry
  • Masterclasses with Ladychef of the Year, Hannah Van Ongevalle and Natalie Schrauwen.

And so much more. Check out the full online tool.

PRACTICAL

If you are still planning to visit Horeca Expo yourself, don't forget to register in advance!

Plan your visit well and take advantage of the numerous sustainable transport options to come carefree to Horeca Expo.

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