Trade shows by sector
Food and drink trade shows
Trade exhibitions for food and drink buyers, producers and caterers, together with consumer shows for home cooks, bakers and food lovers.
There are 6 upcoming food and drink trade shows on the calendar. Next: Cake International and Bake International at NEC Birmingham, 6–8 Nov 2026. Held at venues including NEC Birmingham, Westpoint Exeter and SEC Glasgow. By city: trade shows in Birmingham, trade shows in Exeter, trade shows in Glasgow and trade shows in London. Exhibitor guide: Choosing your first UK trade show.
Show · 6–8 Nov 2026
Cake International and Bake International
A baking and cake-decorating exhibition with tools, ingredients, displays and live stages. The venue also describes a competition, so exhibitor participation and competition entry are different routes.
Show · 26–29 Nov 2026
Festive Good Food Show
A seasonal food and drink exhibition with producer stalls, tastings and chef presentations. It offers consumer-facing sales and product discovery rather than a trade-only buying environment.
Show · 2–3 Feb 2027
The Source Trade Show
A two-day food, drink, hospitality and catering trade show at Westpoint, Exeter, run by Hale Events. Free trade entry.
Show · 9–10 Feb 2027
The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show
A trade exhibition for ice-cream businesses covering equipment, ingredients, packaging and retail operations. It also serves people planning to enter the industry.
Show · 24–25 Feb 2027
ScotHot
Scotland's food, drink, hospitality and tourism trade show at the SEC in Glasgow. The 2027 edition runs on 24 and 25 February.
Show · 5–7 Apr 2027
IFE
The International Food & Drink Event at Excel London, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. Suppliers meet retail, wholesale and foodservice buyers; the 2027 edition runs 5 to 7 April.