Somerset Food and Drink Forum - June 2026

Somerset Chamber of Commerce is running a Somerset food and drink forum specifically for business owner and senior leaders who work in the food and drink sector.
 
Our forum will be held at Thatchers' Cider and aims to connect senior decision-makers to discuss common challenges, discuss best practice and shared growing pains. All discussions will be held in full confidence.

There will also be an opportunity to network with like-minded business professionals from the food and drink sector and the chance to chat openly about the things that matter to your business.

We are delighted that we will be joined by Eleanor Thatcher. Eleanor is a fifth-generation cider maker who embodies the values and traditions of the 120 year old company, while also bringing a fresh perspective to cider making, sustainability and innovation. 

The forum will be chaired by Chris Milton of Chris Milton Executive Coaching. Chris has over 35 years in the food and drink industry and has recently stepped down after 15 years as a director of Thatchers Cider. Chris now works primarily as a business and leadership coach and mentor and has Thatchers Cider, Stephens Scown and Müller among his clients. He has recently been part of the team that has purchased Taste of the West from the administrator with a view to rebuilding the brand.

 *Please make sure you qualify before booking (eligibility criteria is listed below)
 Attendance criteria:

• Attendees must be an owner or director, such as a MD, CEO, senior level executive or non-executive director, of a Somerset food or drink business and/or organisation
• Attendees must employ at least 2-5 members of staff in Somerset
• Criteria for attendance eligibility rests with the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, whose decision is final
• Somerset Chamber reserves the right to cancel and refund your booking should you not meet the criteria for this event

These are in addition to the Somerset Chamber of Commerce event terms and conditions. For further details please click here

Refreshments will be provided. Please inform us when booking if you have any dietary requirements or allergies. 

Bookings for this event will close on Thursday 4 June 2026. Please note refunds cannot be made in the event of cancellation after bookings have closed.

Somerset Chamber of Commerce is operating a cancellation policy in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here: https://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/terms-conditions/