Our Team

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 2024!   

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.

Amy Spargo
Marketing Manager
+44 (0)20 7886 3036
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.

 Isabelle Norris
Marketing Executive
+44 (0)20 3696 4854 3033
isabelle.norris@montgomerygroup.com

Isabelle is the Marketing Executive for Speciality & Fine Food Fair and also across other food events. She has come over from Australia and is excited to discover what the Fair has to offer and all the new innovations being brought to the food & drink sector here in London.

Emma Vandore
Head of Content
+44 (0)20 7886 3025
Emma.Vandore@montgomerygroup.com

Emma 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. Eating and drinking are also Emma's favourite past times so she can’t wait to sample the finest produce on offer at the event!

Megan Skene
Content Executive
+44 (0)20 7886 3137
megan.skene@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! 

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!

Kate Bridle
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. 

Ophelia Fortescue
Operations Assistant
+44 (0)20 7886 3003
ophelia.fortescue@montgomerygroup.com

Ophelia has previously worked at food and drinks fairs and is really excited to be the Operations Assistant for the Speciality Fine Food Fair 2024 team. She is passionate about all things food so can’t wait to be able to explore everything that the event has to offer!