RC SHOW 2018 WAS A SUCCESS!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: FEB 24-26, 2019

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CANADA'S LARGEST FOODSERVICE TRADE EVENT

RC Show 2018 showcased cutting-edge products, pioneering people and transformative ideas.

18,634

hospitality professionals, restaurateurs & buyers

1,000+

exhibits representing over 700 brands

155

presentations, sessions & demonstrations

47 Million+

media impressions and 188 media in attendance

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DOWNLOAD THE 2018 POST-SHOW REPORT

Check out a full recap of the 2018 highlights in our full post-show report. Get in touch to discuss exhibitor and partnership opportunities for 2019!

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OUR FAVOURITE MOMENTS

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2018 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

INDUSTRY EXPERT PANELS

Future of Cannabis

A blunt discussion on how legalization will impact the foodservice industry

Restaurant CEO & President Panel Discussion

Featuring Boston Pizza, A&W, Nando's & The Keg

Leading Ladies of the Bar

4 wonder women discuss how they lead and develop top bar programming

How Technology is Changing the Game

Featuring UberEverything, Ritual & Chef Hero.

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WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS

Jon Taffer

Executive Producer,
Bar Rescue

Ilham Kadri

President & CEO
Diversey

Dr. Irwin Adam

Creative Scientist & Food Futurist

Doug Hall

Founder & CEO
Eureka! Ranch

Aaron Allen

Global Restaurant Consultant

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RC HOSPITALITY WEEK EVENTS

Opening Night Reception

The ultimate networking event

RC Leadership Conference

Inspire & Educate You to Compete

Top-to-Top Reception

Exclusive Networking & Culinary Experiences for Industry Leaders

RC Show After-Party

The official after-party showcasing food, drink & live entertainment

Breakfast with Champions

A morning of prolific keynotes and panels

2018 COMPETITION WINNERS

Garland Canada Culinary Competition

Congratulations to Hayden Johnston (Chef de Cuisine, Richmond Station) for his first-place finish in the Garland Canada Culinary Competition. Honourable mention to runner-up Dustin Gallagher (Executive Chef, 416 Snack Bar & People's Eatery) and all of our fierce competitors!

Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition

Congratulations to Nick Incretolli (Bar Sazerac, Hamilton), our RC Show 2018 Innovative Bartender winner! Honourable mentions to Mike Birdsey (2nd place, The Broadview Hotel, Toronto) and Matt Conway (3rd plate, The Maverick, Toronto).

Speed Rack Cocktail Competition

Our formidable female bartenders shook up the stage at RC Show 2018, raising over $7,000 in Toronto for Rethink Breast Cancer. Congrats to Ana Wolkowski (Bar Raval), Jess Mili (Civil Liberties), Melanie Aumais (Bar Isabel), Katie Shewan (Royal Electric Bar & Public Eatery), Meg McCarthy (Annette Food & Market) and Morgan Beveridge (Belfast Love Public House), who will be moving onto the national finals!

2018 National Latte Art Winner: David Kim

David Kim of Phil & Sebastian came out with top honours in the 2018 National Latte Art competition. Congrats to Bruce Ly (2nd, De Mello Palheta) and Federico Duronio (3rd, The Big Cannoli) for their outstanding work as well.

Coffee in Good Spirits Competition

Graham Hayes of De Mello Palheta took home the grand prize in our coffee-themed cocktail competition. Congrats to David Kim of Phil & Sebastian and Stacey Lynden of Pallet Coffee Roasters for their strong showing as well.

THE BUZZ

With over 47 million media impressions, RC Show 2018 had the industry discussing the latest products and industry issues.

Breakfast Television

RC Show’s groundbreaking restaurant products & tech

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The Globe & Mail

Cost, risk aversion keep Canadian restaurants from adopting tech: experts

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National Post

Restaurants think they have a secret weapon in battle with Amazon, delivery startups

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 PARTNERS

SHOW PARTNERS

EVENT PARTNERS

Socan

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CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS

chefhero

silverware

elite

kavi

enbridge

brandt

burnbrae

dala decor

on turkey

seacore

technomic

touchbistro

fd dick

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MEDIA PARTNERS

BECOME A 2019 PARTNER IN SUCCESS

RC Show and Restaurants Canada provide a full suite of media and customized sponsorship opportunities to reach potential customers and activate your brand beyond the booth. Get in touch with Brenda Halkiw to learn more.

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