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EAT! NewcastleGateshead Food Festival

Our people

The “Geordie Welcome”

Famous for their vitality, energy, friendliness and their appealing accent, the people of NewcastleGateshead always offer a warm welcome and embrace anyone new like they are part of the family, making your delegates feel right at home from the moment they arrive.

The region makes an impression on the people it touches that is warm and long lasting. Almost everyone you meet has a story about NewcastleGateshead or someone from NewcastleGateshead because it makes a heartfelt impact on their memory.

Spirited personalities get the job done

Family comes first but not at the expense of others, and this brings a feeling of togetherness and great self-belief with a “can do” attitude.

Geordies are very approachable and hard working; their spirited way means they will give anything a go and will be friendly to all. And best of all, their characteristics tend to rub off on others – meaning a diverse mix of “adopted Geordies" share this approach to life.

Our passionate professionals have it in their nature to achieve and help others do the same.