Bill Toner of Host Contract Management takes centre stage at The Arena Christmas Lunch 2011

The event, taking place on Monday 5 December 2011 at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, will see over 200 senior hospitality professionals gather to hear from Toner who has enjoyed 30 years in the industry. Toner has held senior and influential roles within the contract catering sector's largest companies, including managing director of Sodexo UK and chief executive of Aramark UK. Attendees will discover the impact Toner has had on the UK contract catering scene over the years; hear from the man himself as to why he took the decision to retire from the industry in 2005, and more importantly what lured him back five years later, and specifically to Host. He will also talk about how the sector has changed, for better or worse, while he has been away and what, in his view, now needs to be done. Tickets cost £135 plus VAT for Arena members and £175 plus VAT for non members. A three course lunch is included. The event starts at 12pm. Contact Lorraine Wood on lorraine@arena.org.uk / 0203 087 2378 for further information on The Arena Christmas Lunch and tickets.