Borough Talks - How to join the drinks revolution

London has recently undergone a drinks revolution, with the opening of dozens of small breweries and distilleries and the flowering of a vibrant, innovative cocktail scene. So, what does it take to become a success in this rapidly shifting environment? Our panel will reflect on the dynamic world of British drinks and provide invaluable advice to anyone interested in the exciting opportunities it presents.

Panel Dave Broom: Glaswegian writer, broadcaster, lecturer and all-round expert on spirits and the art of distilling. Author of a dozen books, two of which have won the Glenfiddich Drinks Book of The Year award.

Tony Conigliaro: Internationally renowned drinks creator, founder of the Drink Factory consultancy and three acclaimed, mould-breaking London bars: 69 Colebrooke Row, Bar Termini and Untitled.

Catriona Felstead: A senior buyer at England’s oldest wine and spirit merchant Berry Bros & Rudd, and the company’s first ever female Master of Wine.

Dan Tapper: Food and drink writer and self-taught brewer who three years ago launched The Beak nano-brewery in his native Yorkshire, creating small batches of unfiltered, unpasteurised beers.

Moderator Sybil Kapoor: Food writer and broadcaster whose influential cookbooks include Simply British and Taste: A New Way to Cook. Her latest book is Simply Veg:  A Modern Guide to Everyday Eating.

Directions

The event takes place in the main trading space of Three Crown Square. Come to the art deco entrance on Borough High Street. 
Format

Each debate lasts for around an hour, including plenty of time set aside at the end for questions and comments from the audience.  The debate will continue on Twitter #BoroughTalks.

After the Talks, ticketholders are invited to enjoy a superb spread of food and drink from Borough Market’s traders, all included in the price of a ticket, mingle with panellists and purchase a selection of relevant books and merchandise.

Gates open at 6.45pm.