The Source is a trade show for the South West’s food, drink, hospitality and catering trade, organised by Hale Events at Westpoint near Exeter. Producers of speciality food and drink exhibit alongside catering, foodservice and hospitality suppliers, and the show is aimed at buyers from shops, delis, farm shops, pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafés, attractions and catering businesses. The West Country Tourism Conference runs as a show feature.
The 2027 edition
- Dates: Tuesday 2 – Wednesday 3 February 2027
- Opening hours: 9:30–17:00 Tuesday, 9:30–16:00 Wednesday
- Venue: Westpoint, Exeter
- Admission: free for trade visitors, registering through the official site
Edition record
- 2027: 2–3 February, Westpoint, Exeter. Confirmed on the Source trade show site and the Westpoint event listing, 25 October 2026.
Source: thesourcetradeshow.co.uk