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 11 upcoming food and drink trade shows on the calendar. Next: The European Pizza Show at Excel London, 18–19 Nov 2026. Held at venues including NEC Birmingham, Excel London and Olympia London. By city: trade shows in London, trade shows in Birmingham, trade shows in Exeter, trade shows in Glasgow and trade shows in Harrogate. Exhibitor guide: Choosing your first UK trade show. Related sectors: Events and hospitality and Travel and tourism.
Show · 18–19 Nov 2026
The European Pizza Show
Free trade entry to The European Pizza Show at Excel London on 18 and 19 November 2026, with more than 300 exhibitors, a chef competition, seminar forum and buyers programme.
Show · 26–29 Nov 2026
Festive Good Food Show
Taste and buy from 350+ independent producers at NEC Birmingham, 26 to 29 November 2026, with live cooking stages, tastings and a free cookbook for the first 9,500 bookers.
Show · 26–29 Nov 2026
The Cake & Bake Show
Four-day baking and cake decorating show at Olympia London, 26 to 29 November 2026, with demonstrations, workshops and shopping.
Show · 2–3 Feb 2027
The Source Trade Show
Free two-day trade show at Westpoint, Exeter, for South West food, drink, hospitality, retail and catering buyers, run by Hale Events.
Show · 9–10 Feb 2027
The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show
Meet ice cream and artisan food suppliers in one hall at NEC Birmingham on 9 and 10 February 2027. Run by the Ice Cream Alliance, with free entry for its members.
Show · 24–25 Feb 2027
ScotHot
Biennial trade show for Scottish hospitality, food, drink, retail and tourism buyers at SEC Glasgow, next held on 24 and 25 February 2027.
Show · 5–7 Apr 2027
IFE
Trade-only food and drink exhibition at Excel London, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week; the 2027 edition runs 5 to 7 April.
Show · 12–14 Apr 2027
Farm Shop & Deli Show
Free trade-only speciality retail show for farm shops, delis and cafés in Halls 19 and 20 at NEC Birmingham, 12 to 14 April 2027.
Show · 12–14 Apr 2027
Food & Drink Expo
Free trade-only food and drink show for retail, wholesale, foodservice and hospitality buyers in Halls 6 and 20 at NEC Birmingham, 12 to 14 April 2027.
Show · 12–14 Apr 2027
National Convenience Show
Free trade-only convenience retail show in Halls 17 to 19 at NEC Birmingham, 12 to 14 April 2027, with one badge for all five UK Food and Drink Shows.
Show · 13–16 Jul 2027
Great Yorkshire Show
Four-day agricultural show at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 13 to 16 July 2027, with 8,500 animals and 150,000 visitors in 2026.
Show · Dates to be confirmed
Cake International and Bake International
Buy cake decorating and baking supplies, watch live demos on two stages and see competitions with more than 1,000 entries at NEC Birmingham, 6 to 8 November 2026.
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