Step inside the world of a local family business with Meet the Owner. These exclusive events offer a rare behind-the-scenes tour and the chance to hear directly from the family behind the business. Learn their story, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded family business peers in an inspiring, relaxed setting.
Meet the Owner invites you to experience the inner workings of a family business. From touring diverse premises—be it a factory, winery, or warehouse—to engaging in an open Q&A session, this event offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of a family business. Discover the rich history, challenges, and triumphs of the host family as they share insights tailored to help other family businesses succeed. After the tour, enjoy networking with peers in the family business sector. These events foster a supportive, collaborative community, filled with learning, storytelling, and the camaraderie that defines FBA events.
Why Attend?
- Gain exclusive insights into the operations of a successful family business.
- Learn first-hand from the family behind the business about their opportunities and challenges.
- Expand your network within the FBA community and enjoy a relaxed environment for learning, sharing, and connecting.
- Find inspiration and practical ideas for your own business.
NZ Auckland - Meet the Owner Networking Event - Service Foods
The opportunity to gain exclusive insights into one of New Zealand’s premier family-run businesses.
Gain behind-the-scenes access to one of New Zealand’s largest privately family owned and operated food service distribution businesses. With items imported from over 20 countries as well as their locally produced offerings, they have close to 14,000 products for you to discover.
Join us on Thursday, 8 May 2025, as the team at Service Foods open their doors for a behind the scenes look at their family business.
About Service Foods
Service Foods is a broad-based Food Distributor specialising in supply to the hospitality trade. 100% New Zealand owned and operated, employing in excess of 800 team members, they have multi-temperature branches nationwide with some sites including meat, produce, seafood processing and import/value add divisions. Since 1980, they have been meeting the time critical and quality demands of leading hotel and restaurant chefs, international fast food operators, catering businesses and institutions throughout the country.
This event is your chance to connect with fellow family business members, explore how a strong family ethos can drive success, and enjoy an evening of networking and drinks.
Book early, limited spaces available
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