From Campus to City: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Scottish University Catering, visiting Strathclyde, Glasgow and Edinburgh University, highlighting innovative approaches, successful collaborations, and the importance of adapting to the changing needs of students and the wider food service industry.

Overview

Who is this for? 

Food service directors, Head Chefs, Retail Managers and Event Teams, and anyone interested in the intersection of higher education and the food industry.

Why should I take part?

This tour will explore how Scottish university catering services are navigating the competitive landscape of the modern food industry, including but not limited to; How Universities north of the border compete with the High Street and also collaborate with bodies like the Glasgow Convention Bureau for global business and investment in events.

How will it help me?

During the event, you will review how the universities are...

Competing with the High Street:

  • Visit a variety of on-campus dining options, including student cafes, restaurants, and grab-and-go outlets in Glasgow and Edinburgh
  • Meet with university catering managers and chefs to discuss their strategies for competing with the high street and attracting students.
  • Engage with some of the innovative refurbishment of food outlets that are student and public facing.
  • Review market trends in student dining preferences, including demand for healthy options, ethical sourcing, Menus of Change and unique culinary experiences.

Collaborating with the Glasgow Convention Bureau:

  • Explore successful collaborations between universities and the Glasgow Convention Bureau to attract and host conferences and events.
  • Visit university venues used for conferences and events, observing their catering services and how they contribute to the overall conference experience.
  • Meet with Aileen Crawford from the Glasgow Convention Bureau to understand their strategies for attracting and supporting conference business and the successful partnership they have with HE

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the challenges and opportunities facing university catering services in Scotland.
  • Learn how university caterers are adapting to changing student preferences and competing with the high street.
  • Explore successful collaborations between universities and convention bureaus.
  • Gain insights into the role of food and beverage in attracting and hosting successful conferences.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the Scottish food service industry.

What’s included?

  • All food and drink during the tour with the TUCO representative
  • Travel during the tour
  • Overnight stay for 2 nights in Glasgow

What’s not included?

  • Travel to and from the study tour

Provisional Itinerary:

18th March

12:30 Group to arrive at Technology & Innovation Centre (Main entrance), 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD

13:00 Strathclyde University Campus Tour (Including a presentation from Aileen Crawford from the Glasgow Convention Bureau.)

Dinner in Glasgow

Overnight in Glasgow

09:30 Travel to Edinburgh

11:00 The University of Edinburgh Campus Tour

Dinner in Edinburgh

Travel back to and overnight in Glasgow

09:30 Glasgow University Campus Tour

13:00 End of Tour

 

 

 

Pricing

Full Member
£199.00
Associate/Affiliate Member
£299.00
Other/Non-Member
£399.00

Location

Various in Glasgow and Edinburgh with stay at ABode Glasgow, 129 Bath St, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G2 2SZ,

FAQs

Sorry, there are currently no FAQs to display.