The Business of Food and Wine

The Business of Food and Wine Summit brings together food and wine practitioners in Kenya and the East African region at large, to discuss the business related issues in the industry.

Are you a owner of a wine business or supplier to the wine industry? Are you running a food and wine business? Are you a student or academic in hospitality and tourism? Are you an aspiring sommelier? This event is for you 

Food and Wine culture has grown exponentially in Kenya and the East African region over the past decade. Join us on Friday 27th June from 9am to 2pm at Olive Tree Garden, Argwings Kodhek Road.

Industry Specialists will share knowledge and insights on various business aspects of the industry. 

Session 1: The Overview of the Wine Market in Kenya 

Victoria Mulu-Munywoki (Wine Consultant/Team Wine Kenya) and 

Eric Githua (KWAL/Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya)

Session 2: The Legends: How we built Legacy

Paul Chemng'orem (Domaine Kenya) and Alphan Njeru (Catherine Marshall Wines) moderated by Wendy Njoroge (Books and Wine/SomaNami Books)

Session 3: How to Run a profitable Food and Wine Business 

Kalika Ruparelia (MIA Wines), Judy Ngene (The Wine Fair/Galina Kenya) and Richard Mwangi (Suva Brands/Leleshwa Getaway) moderated by Aloys Onchuru (BIHC)

Session 4: Elevating the Customer Experience

Victoria Ngigi (CharChoma), Soraiya Ladak (The Wine Shop), Anthony Muturi (Liv Vin) moderated by Yvonne Machira (Research Consultant)

Session 5: Sommelier in Kenya Context 

Nixon Munga (Wine Architect); Kelvin Wanjira (Yalagha Solutions); Janet Kangethe (Social House) moderated by Diane Chimboza (Under the Influence)

Following the Business section of the event, join us for a networking cocktail showcasing different wines from 3pm to 5pm