The event includes:

-Best UK Sommelier 2022 - Villa Sandi Award - from 3pm to 5pm

The show will feature a series of exciting and engaging challenges between the three sommeliers, who will show off their skills and impeccable style to the audience and the judges. The jury, made up of journalists, VIPs, wine buyers, sommeliers from well-known restaurants, former champions, Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, members of the Italian Sommelier Association and the UK Sommelier Association, will decide the winner, who will be announced on stage. Journalists and bloggers will be present to promote the event in their networks and magazines.

-Sommeliers Graduation Ceremony - from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

In the late afternoon, the sommelier students will receive their diplomas and tastevin.The ceremony is an important moment for us to celebrate the hard work, dedication and passion of our students in achieving their ultimate goal,in the presence of some of the biggest names in UK hospitality.

-Best Chef of Italian Cuisine - Parmigiano Reggiano Award - from 11:30am to 1:30pm

The Federation of Italian Chefs UK is pleased to announce the first edition of The Best Chef of Italian Cuisine. Six pre-selected chefs will have one hour to prepare a "main course" with at least 5 elements. At the end of the hour, a jury of Top Chefs will taste and vote on the dishes prepared by the competitors and decide the winner of the competition. The announcement will take place on the stage at the end of the competition.The Federation of Italian Chefs UK will liven up the lounge area of the event, involving its member chefs in cooking shows and tastings of products offered by the event sponsors.

-Walkaround Tasting - from 11am to 9pm

The walkaround tasting will take place throughout the day and into the evening to give all industry professionals the chance to take part. The event provides an opportunity for producers and sponsors to meet well-known wine personalities and promote their wine portfolio 'business to business'.

-The Italian Show - from 10am to 9pm

The 100per100 Italian Shows are international events entirely dedicated to Made in Italy supply chains and authentic Italian food and wine products. The main objective is to connect Consortia and Producers of 100% Italian supply chains with international professionals of the sector, thus creating new growth opportunities for our agri-food sector.

During the day we will offer wine masterclasses organised by the UK Sommelier Association and 100per100 Italian Show, Cooking classes organised by the Italian Chef Federation and Mixology classes organised by the UK Bartender Guild.

-UKBG Mixology Masterclasses

The UKBG is the world’s oldest trade guild for the bar industry and are delighted to be partners for this event. Membership to the UKBG is free and provides a number of great benefits for trade professionals, info: www.ukbartendersguild.co.uk