Over 100 SMEs for GTBank Food, Drink Fair

More than 100 small businesses in Nigeria’s Food Industry will be provided with free storefronts at the GTBank Food and Drink Fair which holds during the Worker’s Day holiday, on Sunday the 30th of April and Monday the 1st of May, 2017.

The 2-day event, which is organised by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), offers small businesses in the Nigerian Food Industry a free and vibrant platform to connect with a wider segment of their target markets as well as experts in their business fields.

The 2016 edition of the GTBank Food and Drink Fair had over 90 exhibitors from the food sector and attracted more than 25,000 guests. The 2017 edition will expand on the favourite features of the previous event, such as MasterClasses led by internationally renowned Chefs and Sales Exhibitions by small businesses.

It will also provide new and exciting features such as a Farmers’ Market, where SMEs involved in agriculture will showcase and sell fresh and organic farm products, and a Baking Masterclass for children kids.

There will also be a diverse range of restaurants offering mouth-watering dishes, outdoor grills and thrilling entertainment as well as savoury wine tastings to enable attendees experience an exciting and eclectic mix of undiscovered brands and household names alike.

The lender noted that the city of Lagos is abuzz with expectations for the biggest gastronomic event in Africa. “There is so much to look forward to at the 2-day event; from sales exhibitions by small businesses in the food industry to cooking MasterClasses chaperoned by some of the most renowned international and indigenous chefs.”

Here are just four of the many thrilling things to expect at the GTbank Food and Drink Fair scheduled for the Sunday the 30th of April and Monday the 1st of May, 2017.

There will be food and drinks, lots of it: The wide variety of cuisines at the fair will be such that you can munch your way around the world. If you are a food lover, get set to loosen your belt for the gastronomic delights that will be served by a diverse range of restaurants offering mouth-watering dishes. If you love drinks, then prep your taste buds for savoury wine tastings and finely mixed cocktails.