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Jo Caulfield is IoR dinner speaker

UK: Comedian and actress Jo Caulfield has been announced as the after-dinner speaker at this year’s Institute of Refrigeration Annual Dinner at the end of this month.

Caulfield, who is renowned for her contributions to Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzocks, will be one of the highlights of the dinner which is back after a two-year pause as a summer event.

Tickets are still available for the event, which takes place on 30 June at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls in London. Individual members can book for the dinner with prices at £147.00 + VAT that include a welcome drinks reception, three-course meal including ½ bottle of wine per person.

Further information and tickets here.

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