HORECA Kuwait 2020 review

The ninth edition of HORECA Kuwait, the country’s premier hospitality and food event, was hailed a huge success as it closed its doors on January 22. We take a look at some of the highlights

HORECA Kuwait celebrated its biggest and brightest edition to date at Kuwait International Fair, where it gathered more than 120 local and international exhibitors as well as over 8,000 professionals. Organized by Leader’s Group for Consulting and Development, the exhibition showcased the latest in food and drink, kitchen equipment, packaging and labeling, hospitality solutions, and a whole host of other products and services.

In addition to the exhibition area, numerous events and competitions took place during the three-day show. The Hospitality Salon Culinaire tested the skills of over 300 chefs during live and display competitions, judged by a jury of international chefs. Jadadeesan Alagarsamy and Alaa Kobeissi won the Kuwait National Selection of the World Pastry Cup, securing spots in the Middle East round to be held in Lebanon later this year, while the Sheraton Kuwait received the Golden Award for achieving the highest number of gold medals at HORECA.

The Bed Making Competition, the Illy

Barista Competition and the Annual Hospitality Forum were action packed, attracting large audiences every day.

“HORECA Kuwait just keeps getting bigger, which proves how rapidly the hospitality and foodservice industries are expanding in the country,” said Mohamed Najia, executive director of Leader’s Group for Consulting and Development. “Next year will be our 10th anniversary, and we look forward to marking the occasion in a very special way.”