Here is what you need to know: The event is happening in two venues. The World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center.Where to go? If you are looking for ingredients to buy, then head to the WOFEX Marketplace at SMX. This is what I intend to do.
However, if you are a serious trader i.e. kitchen equipment then head to the WOFEX trade at WTC.
Unlike its trade counterpart, the WOFEX Marketplace is open to the public from July 31- August 3. Ticket price is Php 150. This is a serious venue to explore food trends, source ingredients for personal or small business use, and learn from the free on-stage cooking demos.
Important reminder: You cannot bring children to the venue. The crowd is thick and is not condusive for children's comfort. As much as possible, attendees are requested to leave as soon as they are finished with shopping to make room for other visitors. Yes, this is how packed WOFEX can be!
However, it's still a must-visit especially for people like me who are the designated "marketer" and "chef" at home. Apart from food shopping, I am keeping my eyes peeled for new recipes and business ideas. The organizers and partners are very generous in teaching. In fact, here's the line up of free stage shows for the WOFEX Marketplace attendees:
DAY 1 July 31, 2013 (Wednesday)
12nn-1pm No Compromise Cooking with Borges
1pm – 2pm Savor The Long Life Happiness
2pm – 3pm Yummy Dishes Made Easy!
3pm – 4pm Food Creativity by World Class Concepts
4pm – 5pm Gourmet-to-Go, A ScanAsia Cooking Demo
5pm – 6pm Difficult is Easy: Hassle-free Food Preppin’ with Breville
DAY 2 August 1, 2013 (Thursday)
12nn – 1pm Taste the Difference with Divella
1pm - 2pm Menu: The Magic of Cooking featuring Chef Ric Loteria
2pm – 3pm Everyday Food Made Better With Eden
3pm – 4pm Classic Touch by Chef Heny Sison
4pm – 6pm HRCAP-CATFABS Chefs Culinary Showdown
Day 3, August 2, 2013 (Friday)
10am-11am Sarap Super Q
11am – 12nn Cooking with Marca Chef
12nn – 1pm Yummy Dishes Made Easy!
1pm – 2pm Idol sa Kusina
2pm – 3pm Barista Choi Coffee Demo
3pm – 4pm Good Food Deserves Lurpak
5pm – 6pm Chute & Squeeze: Healthy Juicing Made Easier with Breville
Day 4, August 3, 2013 (Saturday)
11am – 12nn Everyday Creations by Chef Nino Logarta
12nn – 1pm Crumbled Goodness that Crisp to the Taste
1pm – 2pm Paella Arroz Caldo Toppings
2pm – 3pm Menu: The Magic of Cooking featuring Chef Ric Loteria
3pm – 4pm McCormick Foodservice Brings Passion to Flavor
4pm – 6pm Quick and Easy Cooking with Oster and KitchenAid
This is a lot of free knowledge not just for small business owners but for homemakers as well. Make sure you come prepared, and make sure you attend this year's ultimate food show! :)
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