Nick Powell
Portfolio Director
+44(0)20 7886 3062
Nick.Powell@montgomerygroup.co.uk
Meet the team behind Speciality & Fine Food Fair...
Event Manager
Nicola Woods
Event Manager
+44(0)20 7886 3062
nicola.woods@montgomerygroup.com
Nicola has worked across many of our food, drink and hospitality events but has always had a soft spot for Speciality & Fine Food Fair, and she is delighted to be working as Event Manager! She is a passionate foodie and really excited about discovering the array of quality food and drink on offer and hearing from so many passionate producers. Nicola is really looking forward to working with the speciality and fine food community to help shape an amazing Fair for 2027 alongside Food, Drink & Hospitality Week
You can contact the Speciality & Fine Food Fair team using the contact details below. If you're not sure who to speak to then just email sfffteam@montgomerygroup.com and we'll make sure the right person gets back to you.
Commercial
James Rees
Commercial Manager
+44 (0)20 7886 3075
james.rees@montgomerygroup.com
James is delighted to be working on Speciality & Fine Food Fair, having previously working the 2021 edition along with several editions of Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering where he managed the Food and Drink area's of the Show. He's passionate about all things food & drink, building relationships with suppliers and helping to support their businesses.
Finlay Fuller
Commercial Manager
+44 (0)20 7886 30719
finlay.fuller@montgomerygroup.com
This will be Finlays' first Speciality & Fine Food Fair, working closely with brands and partners to support the commercial success of the show. She enjoys the fast-paced, vibrant nature of live events and the opportunity to bring the industry together. Outside of work, Finlay has a genuine love for food and is always looking for recommendations of delicious foodie spots on London's restaurant scene.
Ewan Moore
Commercial Executive
+44 (0)20 7886 3020
ewan.moore@montgomerygroup.com
Ewan is really excited to be the new Commercial Executive on the Fair moving over from a successful Surface Design Show 2026. Growing up in a farming household in central Scotland he's really keen to be involved in the speciality food & drink industry, and building towards a new Speciality & Fine Food Fair for 2027 alongside FDHW.
International Sales
James Murray
International Sales Director
+44 (0)20 7886 3094
james.murray@montgomerygroup.com
James is responsible for international participation at the Fair and loves discovering new and exciting products to get involved. He was with Montgomery when we launched Speciality & Fine Food Fair over two decades ago and is really proud to be involved in such a fabulous showcase of gourmet and artisanal products.
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Marina Stewart
International Sales Manager
+44 (0)20 7886 3096
Marina.Stewart@montgomerygroup.com
Originally from Malaysia and was working with EMI Music (M) for 7 years promoting EMI artists such as Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Kylie and the Gorillaz. Love brought Marina to the good ol' blightly. Her favourite F word is FOOD! Thus, she's excited and honoured to be part of Speciality & Fine Food Fair team. On top of that, Marina is a feeder and loves cooking and baking, so being in this industry is a dream come true for her!
Juan Michelena
International Sales Executive
+44 (0)20 7886 3096
Juan.Michelena@montgomerygroup.com
Juan is an International Sales Executive with a true passion for food and global flavours. A self-proclaimed foodie, he loves discovering and tasting new products from around the world, especially those hidden gems you don’t come across every day. For Juan, trade shows are so much more than business; they’re a celebration of culture, creativity and connection, and a great way to “taste the world in one place”.
Marketing and Content
Amy Spargo
Marketing Manager
+44 (0)20 7886 3009
amy.spargo@montgomerygroup.com
Amy is the Marketing Manager for Speciality & Fine Food Fair. Her favourite thing about working on Speciality & Fine Food Fair is finding out about all of the amazing small producers in the industry and the latest trends that are emerging. She is originally from Cornwall so grew up surrounded by amazing produce and loves nothing more than exploring all the new restaurants when she goes back to visit. Amy also really enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes.
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Isabelle Norris
Marketing Executive
+44 (0)20 7886 3009
isabelle.norris@montgomerygroup.com
Isabelle is the Marketing Executive behind the Speciality & Fine Food Fair, as well as several other food events. With two years in the food & drink industry under her belt, she’s developed a real passion for uncovering the trends and innovations that make this sector so vibrant. Always hungry to learn more, Isabelle is especially excited to explore the latest breakthroughs and delicious discoveries shaping the future of food & drink — all right here in the heart of London!
Jessica Noakes
Marketing Assistant
+44 (0)20 7886 3009
jessica.noakes@montgomerygroup.com
Jessica is the Marketing Assistant behind the Speciality & Fine Food Fair as well as other food events. A true foodie at heart, she’s passionate about all things delicious and spends her weekends whipping up mouth-watering bakes and experimenting in the kitchen. With a background in food and drink events, Jessica has recently joined the Speciality team and is buzzing to dive into everything the show has to offer — from artisan producers to cutting-edge culinary trends!
Phoebe Dunn
Head of Content
+44 (0)20 7886 3025
Phoebe.Dunn@montgomerygroup.com
Phoebe is our Head of Content which means she is responsible for curating our cutting-edge content programmes. She loves being a part of the Speciality & Fine Food Fair team and immersing herself in the food and beverages industry.
Sam Morris
Content Executive
+44 (0)20 7886 3137
Samuel.Morris@montgomerygroup.com
Megan is the Content Executive for Speciality & Fine Food Fair, but also works across all our hospitality, food, and drink events. She loves discovering new food and drink products as well as the most exciting upcoming trends and Speciality & Fine Food Fair is the best place to do this!
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Andrew Pantelli
Project Director - Pitch Live and Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards
+44 (0) 20 7886 3074
Andrew.Pantelli@montgomerygroup.com
Andrew has worked with the Montgomery Group for nearly 20 years, having spent much of his time in commercial roles across the Montgomery Events portfolio. After a short time away from the business, Andrew couldn’t keep away and returned to the Montgomery family to look after special projects, partnerships, and visitor attractions across the different food a drink shows. The Speciality & Fine Food Fair holds a very special place in Andrew’s heart, as he loves working with the unique community of exhibitors and visitors and of course the newest and most unique food products in the market.
Nicola Macdonald
PR Director
+44 (0)20 7886 3002
nicola.macdonald@montgomerygroup.com
Nicola is always on the hunt for the latest trends and debates shaking up the food, drink and hospitality sectors, and loves coming across genuinely different and inspiring ideas. Her background in both journalism and PR means she prioritises writing informative and relevant content for our shows and partners. If you've got some news to shout about then get in touch!
Operations
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Kate Bridle
Senior Operations Manager
+44 (0)20 7886 3088
Kate.Bridle@montgomerygroup.com
Kate is the operations manager for Speciality & Fine Food Fair and is passionate about building beautiful shows as well as ensuring exhibitors have a smooth & enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Away from the exhibition, you will find her in the kitchen or running after her two daughters.
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