Workshops

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Learn from experienced hospitality experts and turn your food idea into a successful business at our London workshops.

How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar, or Food Business

Official BIPC Delivery Partner

Delivered at the British Library’s Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) in King’s Cross, London, this intensive food business workshop gives ambitious food founders practical strategies to avoid costly mistakes.

Aspiring food entrepreneurs across the UK and internationally have taken their first confident steps into the industry through this workshop.

You will learn how to: Test and refine your food business idea, understand the key financial metrics behind restaurant profitability, manage suppliers and stock, build a strong team, and lay the legal groundwork required to open a venue. The day closes with a live Q&A and a complimentary one-to-one follow-up meeting.

Time & Location

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Full-day intensive session including working lunch breaks and collaborative working periods.

The British Library Business & IP Centre, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB, United Kingdom.

British Library BIPC

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a place?

What does the course cost?

Registration is handled online through the British Library BIPC event portal or via direct booking here. Places are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis

Pricing is published alongside confirmed dates on the official booking portal.

What should I bring on the day?

Is the venue accessible?

Bring a laptop or tablet, a notebook, and any existing concept notes, sample menus, or financial assumptions you wish to stress-test.

The British Library building offers full step-free wheelchair access, and accessible restrooms throughout all workshop suites.

Ready to Start Your Food Business?

Reserve your seat at our next London workshop, or get in touch to discuss one-to-one support for your business.

Contact Us

Contacts

Phone: 020 8123 8450

Email: contact@foodication.co.uk

Ready to take the next step? Let’s talk!

Registered Address

Unit A391, 4-6 Greatorex Street

London E1 5NF, United Kingdom

Office Hours

Monday to Saturday

9:00 to 18:00