THE FINAL PITCH

JOIN US FOR
A TASTE
OF THE FUTURE

27th November 2025

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JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING DAY FILLED WITH INNOVATION, NETWORKING AND THE UNVEILING OF THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY.

See last years finalists

THE KEY DETAILS

EVENT DETAILS

We are thrilled to host the Final Event at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in the heart of London.

📍 ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
📆 Thurs 27th NOV, 2025 12.00 - 5:00pm [doors close at 12.45]
🎟️ FREE TO ENTER & ATTEND!

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THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

ABOUT THE VENUE

Founded in 1830, the RGS has been the hub for explorers and pioneers such as Livingstone, Stanley, Scott, Shackleton, Hunt, and Hillary.

The 12 finalists will set up stalls in the Map Room and the Education Centre. We’ll then convene in the stunning Ondaatje Lecture Theatre that can seat up to 700 people and is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities. All this to set the scene, offering a grand stage for our finalists to present their innovative ideas.

Plan Your Visit

2025 SCHEDULE

Pre-view for VIPs

11:00

Attendees Arrive & Networking in the Ondaatje Theatre

12:00

Klaxon Rings Everyone to the Theatre

12:45

Welcome by Barney & Meet the Judges

13:00

Henry Dimbleby – Exited Co-founder of Leon Restaurants, Co-founder of Bramble Partners, Co-author of the UK Food Strategy, Author of Ravenous

13:15

Andy Cato – Groove Armada DJ, Clarkson Farm extra, Co-founder Wildfarmed - Regenerative farmer

13:35

Meet the Finalists - 1 min pitches

14.00

Attendees Circulate Pitch Tables

14:30

Popular Vote open on Slido

14:30

Klaxon Rings Everyone Back to the Theatre; Popular Vote Delivered to Judges

15:30

Miranda Ballard – Leads Small & Medium-Sized Business Teams Europe and Global at NielsenIQ

15:45

Judges’ Summation

16:00

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Announced; Prizes Awarded

16:45

It’s a Wrap! - We must leave the building by 5.30pm

17:00

WHAT TO EXPECT

AT THE FINAL EVENT

Here’s what you can look forward to:

ENGAGING PITCHES

Hear from 16 inspiring finalists - all of whom believe they represent the Future of Food. What makes them stand out?

Join the popular vote and have your voice heard!

EXPERT JUDGING PANEL

Our esteemed panel of judges from across the food industry will provide insightful feedback and stoke debate during the Q&A sessions.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Hear from industry leaders and visionaries who will share their perspectives on the future of food. Henry Dimbleby, Andy Cato, Miranda Ballard and Mensun Bound will be speaking to help set the scene for the event.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITES

Engage in meaningful conversations that could spark new collaborations and ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and media.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

RGS Website

  • Entries to the competition closed on the 26th Sept 2025. 16 finalists will then be invited to the main event on the 27th November 2025

    Register to attend for FREE and join this important event. https://www.futureoffood.org.uk/home/#register

    Please doors will shut at 12.45 on the day as speakers will begin at 1pm sharp.

  • There is no available parking at the venue - on street parking is of course available.

    Underground stations

    • South Kensington (Piccadilly, District and Circle Lines): 11 minutes*, 0.7km

    • Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line): 15 minutes*, 1.0km

    • Gloucester Road (Piccadilly, District and Circle Lines): 17 minutes*, 1.2km

    • Green Park - nearest step free access from street to train (Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria Lines): 35 minutes or take bus 9 to get to the Society, 2.4km

    *Approximate walking times

    Mainline stations

    • Paddington Railway Station (Hammersmith & City, District, Circle and Bakerloo Lines): 28 minutes*, 1.8km

    • Victoria Railway Station (Victoria, District and Circle Lines): 37 minutes*, 2.5km

    • Marylebone Railway Station (Bakerloo Line): 42 minutes*, 2.8km

    *Approximate walking times

    Bus routes

    • 9: Exhibition Road/Royal Albert Hall (from Aldwych/Hammersmith)

    • 23: Exhibition Road/Royal Albert Hall (from Great Western Road/Hammersmith)

    • 52: Exhibition Road/Royal Albert Hall (from Willesden/Victoria)

    • 452: Royal Albert Hall (from Kensal Rise/Vauxhall)

    Cycling: There are a number of public bicycle racks in the area, including one (capacity: 14) on the north side of the Society's building.

    Santander Cycles: Several docking stations are within walking distance, the closest one on Kensington Gore outside the Royal College of Art.

    Walking: There are many appealing and accessible streets and paths leading to the Society, including through Hyde Park.

    • Wheelchair spaces and an induction loop are available in the Ondaatje Theatre.

    • Personal assistants or carers can usually be accommodated at events (please let the event organiser know in advance).

    • Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

    • An accessible toilet is available.

    Please contact the RGS in advance of visiting if you have any queries about the venue’s facilities.

THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

1 KENSINGTON GORE
LONDON, UK
SW7 2AR