The trade-only show is expected to attract around 6,000 visitors over two days including restaurateurs, chefs, deli owners, hoteliers, publicans and bartenders from across the north of England. This year the Live Theatre will be hosting big name chefs including: Simon Rogan of l'Enclume and Roganic; Aldo Zilli of San Carlo Cicchetti; Aiden Byrne of Manchester House; Steven Doherty of Lakeland Café and Dave Mooney of the Lord Binning and the Old Sessions House. Organisers of this year's event will also be announcing the second annual NRB top 50 line up. The list, which will be chosen by a panel of judges from Holden Media and the Russell Partnership, will honour 50 individuals from influential operators in the north of England. New for 2013 will be the announcement on day one of the show of three special achievement winners. Those selected will be chosen based on their successes, achievements and their impact on the northern hospitality industry. "We're delighted that this year's NRB is able to host an additional 50 exhibitor stands bringing the total number of food, drink and catering suppliers at this, the 12th NRB, to 200," said NRB managing director Thom Hetherington. "Our stellar line-up of chefs and drinks experts will provide visitors with an inspiring programme of events which will marry perfectly with our brilliant suppliers and producers, creating what we hope will be our best show yet. "The north has impressive industry credentials to support such a show with 42% of all hospitality establishments based here and a £14bn turnover meaning NRB is, for thousands in the business, a must-see event for networking, sourcing and inspiration."