We couldn't be more thrilled to announce the next speaker in thefoodpeople's 13th Annual Food & Beverage Trend Summit, taking place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 17th November 2026.
Joining us for this year's Summit is Ben Tish, chef, restaurateur and cookbook author, known for his soulful, ingredient-led cooking that champions flavour above all else.
With a long-standing love affair with the food and culture of the Mediterranean, Ben's passion culminated in Mediterra, a celebrated cookbook that explores the sun-soaked simplicity and depth of this vibrant cuisine.
Now, as Chef Director at Cubitt House, Ben brings his signature warmth and precision to all eight London pubs. His menus blend a respect for British seasonality with Mediterranean flair, resulting in refined yet generous dishes that feel right at home in our neighbourhood pubs.
Whether developing a dish, writing a recipe or sourcing produce from British artisans, Ben's focus remains the same: to create food people truly want to eat, full of flavour, rooted in place and always best shared.
What will Ben's session be about?
Ben will be joining us to explore how the dining pub is evolving, and what it takes to keep the things we love about it while changing with the way people want to eat.
We'll get under the skin of some big questions: What do diners actually want from the modern pub? How can familiar dishes evolve without losing what makes them comforting, generous and recognisable? And how do you turn a great idea into a menu that works in the real world, balancing creativity, commerciality and the expectations of the people coming through the door?
Ben will also share lessons from his experience leading food at Cubitt House, exploring the influence of Mediterranean cooking, the changing role of the chef, and what the future might look like for a new generation of dining pubs.
20 years of thefoodpeople
This year, we're celebrating 20 years of thefoodpeople, bringing together more than 3,300 industry leaders, innovators and Champions of Change to be inspired, informed and ready to help shape the future of food & drink through the power of trends and foresight.
Don't miss out. Register your spot today by clicking HERE.
We can't wait to see you there!