Why exhibitat Food & Drink Expo?

Ready to grow your brand in the UK's retail and hospitality markets? Food & Drink Expo, from 13-15 April 2026, is your gateway to high-impact connections with the buyers and decision-makers who matter most.

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Benefit from being part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows comprising Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and Forecourt Show. Bringing together the very best of the foodservice, hospitality, manufacturing, grocery, speciality, forecourt & convenience retail sectors all under one roof.

As the UK's eating out market continues to grow and sector lines blur, The UK Food & Drink Shows have evolved to reflect this shift. With an enhanced focus on foodservice and hospitality, The Restaurant Show is now fully integrated into Food & Drink Expo - streamlining the experience for both visitors and exhibitors and creating a more powerful platform for the entire industry.

Why Exhibit With Us?

Why exhibit with us?

1. Connect directly with tens of thousands of major buyers and wholesalers under one roof, over three days.
2. The show covers the whole food market, from retail, grocery, foodservice, hospitality to manufacturing.
3. Make deals face to face on a buzzing show floor.
4. Create brand awareness and showcase your products alongside the latest trends in food and drink.
5. Source fresh leads from an industry guest-list packed full of the leading professionals from across the UK.

Why Exhibit in the UK?

Why exhibit in the UK?

1. The UK is the most innovative grocery retail market in Europe. Even in tough economic times British consumers are keen to experiment, seek out convenient solutions and authentic specialities, and are prepared to pay for quality.
2. The total worth of UK consumer expenditure on food, drink and catering is over £200 BILLION*.
3. The UK Food & Drink industry is the biggest manufacturing sector in the country... larger than automotive & aerospace combined.*
4. The UK eating out market is set to grow +2.6% in 2025F, with polarisation between service-led and quick-service channels**.
5. The UK eating out market is forecast to value £101 billion in 2025F. Growth will primarily be driven by retail, travel and leisure and contract catering segments**.
   
   *Source: Department for Environmental Food & Rural Affairs and Food & Drink Federation
   **Lumina Intelligence Eating Out Market Report 2025