ScotHot

ScotHot gives you two days at SEC Glasgow to meet suppliers to Scotland’s hospitality, foodservice, retail and tourism trade, on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 February 2027. The organiser, 365 Events, reports 250 exhibitors and 8,000 attendees. The show runs every other year, so after 2025 this is your next chance to taste, test and compare Scottish produce, national food and drink brands, tableware, furniture, equipment and services in one visit.

Plan your visit on 24 and 25 February 2027

• Opening times: Wednesday 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday 10:00 to 17:00.
• Who can attend: trade only. You need a business interest in hospitality, retail, foodservice or a related industry, and you may be asked for proof such as a business card or invoice.
• Age rule: under 16s are not admitted, but if you have a valid reason to bring a child you can ask the organiser to review your request. A limited number of student tickets are released first come, first served, with student access in the afternoons.
• Badges: every attendee must register and wear their own badge, and you should carry photo ID. Pushchairs are not allowed in the halls.
• VIP Lounge: if you hold a VIP code, enter it when you register to get access to a quiet lounge for work and meetings.

Source new products for front and back of house

Two areas are new for 2027: a Front of House and Design area with a walk-through showcase of furniture, tableware, guest amenities and lighting, and a Packaging and Manufacturing area for packaging and production technology. The ScotHot Innovation Awards pick out exhibitor products in two categories, Food and Drink, and Equipment, Design and Technology, and you can see the finalists on their stands and in a dedicated showcase.

For buyers in food and drink, the Regional Food Market lets you meet artisan producers from across Scotland and sample their products, while the Great Taste Market, brought to ScotHot by the Guild of Fine Food, lets you sample the latest Great Taste Award winners. Independent hotel owners can visit the Buell Hospitality Pavilion, where Buell says 11 of its business partners will exhibit products aimed at cutting costs and improving performance.

Hear the sector’s leaders and watch live competitions

The talks give you a view of the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry. The Scottish Tourism Alliance curates the Spotlight Stage, with interviews, panels and debates. On Liquid Academy Live you can hear sommeliers and drinks experts sample and share insights, Scott Gemmell hosts a programme of interviews, debates and tastings across both days, and the Caledonian Bartenders Cup returns with Scottish bartenders competing.

The Scottish Culinary Championships bring more than 250 competitors to the Live Theatre and Skills Arena, with the Scottish Chef of the Year 2027 title to be decided. If you train staff, the Skills Arena takes entries from students, apprentices and trainees with no age limit, and classes cover sugarcraft, pastry, kitchen larder, restaurant plates and food photography.

ScotHot again partners the STA Signature Conference, which runs from 23 to 25 February and adds an extra stream of sessions. The conference has its own tickets, with early bird tickets on sale since late September, so it is worth checking what each ticket covers before you book.

Reach Scottish buyers as an exhibitor

If you sell to hospitality businesses, the organiser describes ScotHot as Scotland’s only trade event for buyers in hospitality, foodservice, the public sector, retail, leisure and tourism. Its exhibiting page quotes an audience of more than 8,000 decision makers and says 59% of visitors do not attend any other UK trade event.

Partners include Scottish Chefs, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, the Scottish Wholesale Association, VisitScotland, TUCO and Sysco. Contact the sales team for stand availability, sponsorship and the latest floorplan, and view the exhibitor brochure on the exhibiting page. Deciding early between shell scheme or space only helps you plan costs.

Compare other shows in Glasgow and beyond

Other events at the SEC listed on our Glasgow trade show calendar include All-Energy from 12 May 2027 and The Creative Craft Show Glasgow from 4 March 2027. For national hospitality buying, IFE and HRC open at Excel London on 5 April 2027, and The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show is at NEC Birmingham from 9 February 2027.

Source: scothot.co.uk, scothot.co.uk/whats-on, scothot.co.uk/exhibiting, scothot.co.uk/admissions-policy-ql