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On its 25th year, WOFEX is launching an exciting brand new show that will give a new twist to trade shows. Watch out for —- WOFEX Drinks: Brew, Bar & Beverages on March 27-29, 2025 at the World Trade Center. It will be a show like no other. More details soon!

WOFEX Manila

JULY 31 – AUGUST 3, 2024

On our 24th year, we continue to be of service to the local F&B industry.

With the successful return of our face-to-face shows in 2022 and 2023, we undertake to bring you even better events thru our 2024 WOFEX Nationwide Campaign. Join us as we go around the Philippines to bring better business back, to offer learning opportunities thru WOFEX University, SensoryEx, live demos and talks and to provide trade prospects for sellers and buyers.

Together, let us help sustain and support the food and hospitality industry and get business back on track.

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When it comes to food trade shows, nothing comes close to WOFEX. On our 24th year, we continue to be the biggest and most awaited expo in the country. This year there will be so much more to see, experience and be a part of.

Come this July 31- August 3 to our customary 2 simultaneous venues, SMX and World Trade Center and be a part of the excitement that only WOFEX brings. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and announcements soon!

WOFEX Manila 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Thank you to everyone who came during the four days of WOFEX @ 23. To download the WOFEX Directory, please scan the QR code.

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

SMX Convention Center, MOA Philippines

Manila Seashell Lane, Mall Of Asia Complex Pasay City 


KITCHEN THEATER

BEVERAGE STAGE

World Trade Center Manila Philippines

 

Metro Manila Meazzanine level WTCMM Building, Sen. Gil Diosdado Puyat Avenue Macapagal Blvd Pasay City

TECHtalks

Learn what’s new in technology and innovation at TechTalks – free seminars on food, beverage, packaging, baking and more. Join us on August 2 and 5 from 11am to 5pm at the World Trade Center.

The sessions are free but seats are limited. First come, first served. Sign up bit.ly/wofex_Techtalks to save your seat. See you in WOFEX!

WOFEX B2B

Bukid to Bahay, a WOFEX initiative, is a unique opportunity for farmers, MSME’s, restaurant owners, chefs and agri stakeholders to dialogue and find ways to bridge the gap between producers and the market.
Learn more about the challenges they face today and the opportunities that await them. Join our panel discussions on August 3 from 1-5pm at the Joya Room of the World Trade Center. See you in WOFEX!

The 2023 Philippine Culinary Cup

On our 13th year, we are again bringing in chef-judges from different parts of the world. Watch and see how our competitors set out to impress these esteemed panel as they battle for PCC glory.

Will the competitors live up to the challenge? Will they pass the watchful eye of our celebrated panel of Worldchefs judges? Watch the Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Finals Asia unfold on August 2-5, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center. See our panel of judges select who will take the Semi-Finals here in Asia and book a berth in the Finals slated next year.

A toast to the country's First!

THE PHILIPPINE BAR SCENE

Finally, WOFEX is giving The Philippine Bar Scene the center stage. This is the country’s very first business-focused bar expo which will feature wines and spirits, supply solutions as well as seminars about the bar business.
As more Filipinos have taken to enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine when dining, WOFEX now offers a platform for people to source, learn and network. Come join us in a toast to the Philippine Bar Scene, August 2-5, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center.

AUGUST 3, 2023. Thursday

MOLECULAR

Mixology

10:00 am - 12:30pm

Take your mixology skills to the next level with our class on “Molecular Mixology.” Join Alyssa Mae Lorenzo, Diageo World Class Philippines Bartender of the Year for 2023 as she shows the latest in making innovative cocktails.

Class is on August 3 from 10am to 12:30pm at the SMX Convention Center.

Sign up now at www.wofexu.com

For inquiries please contact: +63 9175837413

AUGUST 3, 2023. Thursday

BARTENDING 101:

Classic Cocktails

1:00 pm - 3:30pm

HOW TO CREATE

Signature Cocktails

3:30 pm - 6:00pm

Join the fun and excitement in The Philippine Bar Scene’s first Cocktail Masterclass led by renowned trainer and mentor, Mr. Niño Cruz.

Novice and experienced bartenders are invited to take part and elevate their skills and artistry.

Fee is inclusive of class handouts and completion certificates. Limited seats available.

Sign up now at www.wofexu.com

For inquiries please contact: +63 9175837413

FREE SEMINAR

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bringing The Philippine Bar Scene
TO THE NEXT LEVEL

1:00 pm - 6:00pm

Join the fun and excitement in The Philippine Bar Scene’s first Cocktail Masterclass led by renowned trainer and mentor, Mr. Niño Cruz.

Novice and experienced bartenders are invited to take part and elevate their skills and artistry.

Fee is inclusive of class handouts and completion certificates. Limited seats available.

Sign up now at www.wofexu.com

For inquiries please contact: +63 9175837413

Will Your Favorite Be This Year's Choice

. . . AND WE’RE BACK!!!
After being interrupted by the
pandemic for three years,
our awards for favorite restos,
chefs, & hotels are back: bigger & better than ever.
 
Voting begins this weekend ~
the People’s Choice ~ and the grand
ceremony will take place on August 5 at
SMX MoA at the culmination of WOFEX!

BUSINESS MATCHING
THAI FRANCHISE
FOOD, HEALTH & WELLNESS

In the spirit of partnership and stronger trade relations, the Department of International Trade Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is bringing to Manila the representatives of Thai companies seeking business cooperation with Philippine companies. We invite you to join “Business Matching on Thai Franchise, Food, Health and Wellness” to be held at Dusit Thani Manila on August 1, 2023.
Come to learn new trends and to meet and network with top Thai suppliers in the food, health and wellness, and franchise industries, who can help you grow and expand your business. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
 
August 1, 2023 | Dusit Thani Manila, Philippines
Organizer: DITP: +63 2 889 40403 | thaicommnl@ymail.com
For Inquiries: PepTarsus : +63 9620790490 | info@peptarsus.com

Enrolled Seminars

For years, WOFEX has been offering advanced learning through its WOFEX University platform. With the advent of the webinars, the push to offer continuing education that uplifts the F&B professional continues. Through our Enrolled Seminars , we provide immersive learning from industry experts.

UPCOMING SCHEDULES

MS JANETTE TORAL AT WOFEX UNIVERSITY MANILA

Personal Leadership Development and Social Media Marketing & Live Streaming to Attract Customers

DAY 1: August 4, 2023

Personal Leadership Development

  • Speaking for Impact and Influence 
  • The 4 Communication Styles (DISC)
  • Leadership Competencies Getting Better as a Leader
  • Coaching for Transformational Leadership
  • 5 Keys to Increasing Your Sales Influence

DAY 2: August 5, 2023

Social Media Marketing & Live Streaming to Attract Customers  

  • Social Media Marketing Trends 
  • Social Media Audit 
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • Social Media Platforms Review 
  • Social Media Profile Improvement 
  • Social Media Content Plan 
  • Social Media Content Development 
  • Social Media Messaging & Relationship Building 
  • Live Streaming for Real-Time Engagement 
  • Customer Relationship Management

SENSORYEX MANILA

3D Jelly Art Cake Workshop

DAY 1 – AUGUST 3, 2023 (Thursday)

11:00AM-4:00PM

Learn how to make Insta-worthy 3D Jelly Flower art and turn your passion into a business! Join our exclusive workshop for a hands-on experience on making amazing cakes that look good as it tastes. 

Learn the following:

  • How to prepare the canvas and flower solution
  • How to create baby’s breath and fern leaf
  • How to make Dahlia flowers
  • How to make Chrysanthemums

SENSORYEX MANILA

SAVORY BREAD BAKING CLASS

by Chef Bubbles Cruz Lerias
11:00AM-2:00PM
 
Expand your baking repertoire by adding savory breads to the mix. In this hands-on class, Chef Bubbles Cruz-Lerias, award-winning chef, long-time chef instructor, cookbook author and owner of The Baking Company, will guide you in making unique and delicious breads in your own kitchen.
 
Join SensoryEx on August 4, 2023 at the World Trade Center.
 
Sign up now and start baking like a PRO!

SENSORYEX MANILA

CREATIVE MINI DESSERTS IN A GLASS

by Chef Lara Lopez-Dizon
3:00PM– 6:00PM
 
Get ready to whip up stunning, restaurant-worthy desserts that are assembled and served in glasses. Join this hands-on workshop and learn step-by-step from Chef Lara Lopez-Dizon, chef of Lara’s Kitchen of Casa La Guerta Boutique Hotel Pampanga, Lyceum of the Phil. University chef-instructor, RND and demo chef, how to make fabulous desserts that can be turned into a profitable business. Sign up now for SensoryEx “Creative Mini Desserts in a Glass.”
Join SensoryEx on August 4, 2023 at the World Trade Center.

WOFEX UNIVERSITY MANILA

Brand Building for F&B: Strategies to Grow Your Business

by Ms. Matec Villanueva
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

 
Attention marketers, entrepreneurs and business owners! We invite you to join us for an engaging and informative seminar, “Brand Building for F&B: Strategies to Grow Your Business.” In this seminar, we will dive deep into the world of branding, exploring strategies, techniques and best practices that can elevate your brand and drive business success.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the power of branding and take your business to new heights!
Register now at wofexu.com!
Contact (0998) 598 2837 for inquiries.

WOFEX UNIVERSITY MANILA

Sustainability Among Food Establishments: How to Manage Food Waste & Achieve Their Sustainable Development Goals

by Mr. James Leyson
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Join our seminar, “Sustainability In Food Establishments: How to Manage Food Waste & Achieve Sustainable Development Goals,” where we will explore the vital role that sustainability plays in the foodservice industry and how entrepreneurs can make a positive impact on the environment while enhancing your business!
 
Led by a sustainability expert, James Leyson of SOS Thailand, this seminar will provide you with actionable insights and best practices to transform your food establishment into a beacon of sustainability.
 
Register now at wofexu.com!
Contact (0998) 598 2837 for inquiries.

WOFEX UNIVERSITY MANILA

HOW TO KEEP COSTS DOWN: SIMPLE MEASURE TO KEEP WITHIN YOUR BUDGET

by Chef Vic Barangan
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

 
Due to popular demand, WOFEX University has created another food costing topic for you!
Chef Vic Barangan has compiled a set of simple yet effective measures to help foodpreneurs keep costs down and achieve their objectives without compromising on excellence. Join his seminar “How To Keep Costs Down: Simple Measures To Keep Within Your Budget” on August 3, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center.
As you navigate your food businesses, it is essential to maintain a keen focus on cost management to ensure success and sustainability!
Learn the importance of working efficiently and how to stay within your budget while delivering quality outcomes.
 
Pre-register now at wofexu.com
Contact (0998) 598 2837 for inquiries.

WOFEX UNIVERSITY MANILA

Quick Chocolate Desserts: Irresistible Treats to Add to Your Menu

by Chef Ely Salar
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WOFEX University brings to the stage award-winning pastry chef and chocolatier extraordinaire, Chef Ely Salar, for a special class on “Quick Chocolate Desserts: Irresistible Treats to Add to Your Menu.” Watch the master turn out decadent chocolate treats that will delight all dessert lovers.

Available on August 3, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City!

THE HOTEL SUMMIT & EXPO PHILIPPINES

The Hotel Summit Seminars

August 2, 2023
SMX Convention Center

  • Horizons of Hospitality: Navigating the Latest Hotel Trends & Best Practices
    10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Revolutionizing Revenue: Harnessing Technology for a Hotel’s Profitable Growth
    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Building Strong Alliances: Scale Up Your Hotel Business Through Marketing Partnerships
    3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
 
WOFEX University is excited to present a series of informative and engaging seminars focused on the latest trends, best practices, and strategies in the dynamic world of hotels. Whether you’re a seasoned hotelier or a newcomer to the industry, these seminars are designed for you.
 
Spearheaded by experts from the industry, our seminars offer a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field, network with like-minded professionals, and gain practical insights and techniques that you can implement immediately.
Join us and stay ahead of the curve in the competitive hotel industry!
 
Secure your spot now by visiting our website wofexu.com or contacting us at (0998) 598 2837.

FREE SEMINAR

A Guided Tasting of Artisan California Cheeses

AUGUST 3, 2023

2:00 pm - 3:30pm

Savor the flavors of the USA! We are delighted to invite you to a truly exquisite culinary journey featuring the finest artisan California cheeses. Join us for a FREE guided tasting experience that will tantalize your taste buds and introduce you to the diverse and exceptional flavors of artisan cheeses.

Whether you are a cheese connoisseur or simply enjoy the pleasures of fine food, this experience promises to delight your senses and expand your appreciation for artisan California cheeses.

Come for an afternoon of extraordinary flavors and textures and enjoy learning about some of the best cheeses from the USA.

Catch Our Biggest Edition ever!

Catch our biggest edition ever!
Visit WOFEX – the only food trade show set in 2 big venues simultaneously – SMX Convention Center and the World Trade Center.
 
Be part of the Ultimate Food Show Experience on August 2-5. Registered visitors can take the free shuttle to visit both venues. See you in WOFEX!

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