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IN SUPPORTING

EDUCATION AND GROWTH IN HOSPITALITY

FUNDRAISING

This annual fundraising event is the joint initiative of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, the Wine Guild of the UK and Young Chef Young Waiter. With the wonderful generosity and support from all our friends in the Industry, over the years, we have raised well in excess of £1.5million. The International Restaurateurs’ Dinner is built on the foundations of the last 30 years and Roy Ackerman’s legacy this year we aim to raise more than ever before. The vital funds raised will be invested in education and training initiatives developed by the partner organisations and put back into our beloved industry.

The associations involved In the International Restaurateurs’ Dinner share the same ideals for maintaining the profile and esteem of our industry as it bounces back, whilst working continuously towards setting higher standards both front and back of house; we share in the philosophy that education and training is key to securing the future. The proceeds from the International Restaurateurs’ Dinner will be shared between these organisations and invested in our various educational programmes.

HELP US REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS BY DONATING A PRIZE!

Each Table Prize sponsor will be featured in the commemorative brochure and Auction Prize sponsors will be featured with their logo plus photos on the interactive auction bidding system which is linked to display screens around the venue. There will also be a pre-event auction site, which will give even more opportunities to support the fundraising.

Prizes for the International Restaurateurs’ Dinner should be supplied on sponsors own letterhead which details the prize and includes a contact name and telephone number plus any limitations on availability.

TYPICAL PRIZES GENEROUSLY DONATED IN THE PAST INCLUDE:

A Rolls Royce / Bentley for a week
Seven night Silversea Ultra Luxury Mediterranean Cruise
Hotel weekend or midweek break for two including Champagne Dinner
Gourmet meal for four including Sommelier selected wines
Case of fine wine/whisky
VIP concert tickets or a day out at a special sports event
A chocolate making course for 4 by an award winning Chocolatier
Private dining experience for 8 at one of London’s iconic landmarks
Dinner for friends cooked by a leading celebrity Chef
Caviar & Champagne Hamper
All inclusive holiday for 2 including flights
Golf day
Works of Art

BUT IT’S ENTIRELY UP TO YOU!

Exclusive

SPONSORSHIP

We are able to offer you unique sponsorship opportunities for your brand/company. For the International Restaurateurs’ Dinner (IRD) in 2024, the Committee has agreed to seek an exclusive and limited number of sponsors for this prestigious event.

BECOME A SPONSOR FOR 2025

The dinner attracts key opinion formers, senior industry executives, decision makers, celebrities and top chefs from across the sector.

We believe that association with the International Restaurateurs’ Dinner (IRD) provides sponsors with the opportunity to achieve exceptional visibility both on the night itself and through planned pre-event activity. We estimate this combined activity will achieve ‘opportunities to view’ by this premium audience in excess of 5,000.

Come and support the hospitality profession whilst entertaining your clients, colleagues and friends for what promises to be a fabulous evening.

PARTNER PACKAGES

TITLE PARTNER

£50,000 + VAT

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Branding

  • Title branding on red carpet media wall
  • Title branding on main stage
  • Logo to be included on screen
  • Exclusive on-screen video advertising
  • Logo included on the website

Event Package

  • 36 VIP guest places at the event & Priority table position
  • Priority VIP invitations to all other major events
  • Opportunity to product place within the event
  • Recognition in the opening remarks by the President of the Restaurant Association
  • Opportunity to present on stage to the audience
  • Introduction to the CEO of the UKHospitality
  • Introduction to other partners
  • Offer an auction or winner’s prize at the event
  • Membership to Nth Degree Club
  • Two events organised by Nth Degree with bespoke invitations (costs to be agreed)
  • Two-page advert in event programme (digital)
  • Logo placed on front cover of event programme

PR & Marketing

  • Inclusion in all press releases with head shot and quote from company spokesperson (generally three)
  • Inclusion on blogs with the above and linked to the Title Sponsor
  • Invitation for one of your social media / PR team to be present at the event for behind-the-scenes
  • All assets created will be shared to use including social media tiles, headshots, food images, competition and award images. Vox pop videos and the final edit will be shared too

Social media

  • Pre and post event social media promotion (two posts before and two after) – one to be a reel / video if possible
  • Tagged in all stories on Instagram
  • Video interview opportunity for company spokesperson at the event
  • Instagram Live opportunity for the company with Chairman of YCYW Robert Walton MBE and friends
  • Title sponsor posts will be boosted to increase visibility

PLATINUM PARTNER

£25,000 + VAT

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Branding

  • Branding on red carpet media wall
  • Logo to be included on screen
  • Logo included on the website

Event Package

  • 20 VIP guest places at the event & Priority table position
  • Priority VIP invitations to all other major events
  • Opportunity to product place within the event
  • Introduction to the management team of UKHospitality
  • Introduction to other partners
  • Offer an auction or winner’s prize at the event
  • Membership to Nth Degree Club
  • One-page advert in event programme (digital)
  • One event organised by Nth Degree with bespoke invitations (costs to be agreed)

PR & Marketing

  • Name included in all press releases with quote from spokesperson
  • Inclusion on blogs with the above and linked to the Sponsor
  • All assets created will be shared to use including social media tiles, headshots, food images, competition and award images. Vox pop videos and the final edit will be shared too

Social media

  • Pre and post event social media promotion (1 post before and 1 after) One to be a reel / video if possible
  • Tagged in majority of stories on Instagram
  • Video interview opportunity for company spokesperson at the event

GOLD PARTNER

£10,000 + VAT

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Branding

  • Branding on red carpet media wall
  • Logo to be included on screen
  • Logo included on the website

Event Package

  • 10 VIP guest places at the event
  • Introduction to other partners
  • Offer an auction or winner’s prize at the event
  • One-page advert in event programme (digital))

PR & Marketing

  • Name included in all press releases with quote from spokesperson
  • Inclusion on blogs with the above and linked to the Sponsor
  • All assets created will be shared to use including social media tiles, headshots, food images, competition and award images. Vox pop videos and the final edit will be shared too

Social media

  • Pre and post event social media promotion (1 post)
  • Tagged in relevant stories on Instagram

SILVER PARTNER

£5,000 + VAT

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Branding

  • Branding on red carpet media wall
  • Logo included on the website

Event Package

  • 5 VIP guest places at the event
  • Offer an auction or winner’s prize at the event

PR & Marketing

  • All assets created will be shared to use including social media tiles, headshots, food images, competition and award images. Vox pop videos and the final edit will be shared too

Social media

  • Tagged in relevant stories on Instagram

OUR 2025 SPONSORS

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With its grade, non-GMO rye and triple copper pot distillation process, this additive-free, Austrian vodka provides a rich smooth profile matched by no other. Crafted with only two ingredients, pure Austrian spring water and rye, NEFT can hold its own against any other sipping spirit and is pioneering a growing culture of elite sipping vodkas for trendsetters and spirits connoisseurs alike. NEFT’s versatility makes it exceptional on its own and a unique enhancer to any mixology creation.

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At the Malta Tourism Authority, we are all about bringing people together, creating and fostering relationships, through the excitement of travel and adventure. Essentially, the Malta Tourism Authority is the main regulator and motivator for the tourism industry in Malta. The MTA Is also the industry’s motivator, its business partner, Malta’s brand promoter, and sees to it that meaningful partnerships with all the tourism stakeholders are formed, maintained, and managed.

At face value, this means being close to those who visit our Islands, but as an Authority, we also work closely alongside our private sector partners. More importantly, we help strengthen the industry’s human resources, as we seek to ensure the highest standards and quality of our tourism product and foster relations with local and international media.

The Authority was formally set up by the Malta Travel and Tourism Service Act (1999). This legislation clearly defines our role – extending it beyond that of international marketing to include a domestic, motivating, directional, coordinating, and regulatory role.

The Act strengthens the public and private partnership in tourism through greater and more direct participation by the private sector in national planning and development of the industry.

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King’s Fine Food is the largest importer of caviar in the UK. Since 2004, they have been a market leader in sourcing the world’s finest food including smoked salmon, Amedei chocolate and Boyajian infused oils for the catering trade.

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Rosewood London immerses guests in a luxurious yet eminently welcoming setting in the heart of the city, just minutes from Covent Garden and other cultural attractions. Delicately balancing indulgence and intention with unparalleled service, imaginative culinary journeys, and tranquil wellness experiences, the hotel offers 263 rooms along with 45 suites and houses—including The Grand Manor House Wing, a six-bedroom suite complete with its own postcode. Here, travellers will embark on a journey of exploration, discovery and reconnection.

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