Horeca Expo Ghent

The Horeca Expo is a prestigious international trade fair specializing in the hotel, restaurant, café, and catering industry (Horeca), held annually at the Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium. The name of the expo is derived from the initials of the main sectors: HOtel, REstaurant, and CAfé.

Organized by Easyfairs – Flanders Expo, the trade fair serves as a central meeting point for professionals from various segments of the gastronomy and commercial kitchen industry. Both established brands and innovative start-ups present their latest products and services here. The diverse range of offerings includes food ingredients, cooking techniques, ready-made products, equipment, and packaging, as well as decoration and solutions for the hotel and hospitality sector. Additionally, café furniture, cocktails, energy drinks, alcoholic pops, and decoration and accessories for lobbies, bars, and restaurants are showcased.

The Horeca Expo provides a platform for a variety of segments such as Food and Non-Food, coffee and tea, sweets, breakfast, fast-casual dining, kitchen appliances, snacks, and fast food, to name just a few. The exhibition is complemented by an extensive supporting program, which includes workshops, cooking competitions, seminars, and cooking demonstrations.

A special highlight of the expo is the "Chef's Place", an exclusive experience zone where selected exhibitors present a premium assortment of delicacies, wines, spirits, and decorative items. Furthermore, visitors have the opportunity to participate in master classes to discover the latest trends and techniques from top chefs.

The exhibitors represent various sectors of the gastronomy and commercial kitchen industry, while the main visitors are professionals from the hotel, restaurant, café, and catering sectors.

In conclusion, it should be mentioned that the venue, Flanders Expo, is easily accessible and is located in a city known for its hospitality and culinary diversity. Ghent itself, with its rich culture and history, enhances the trade fair visit, making it a holistic experience.

The Horeca Expo will take place on 4 days from Sunday, 16. November to Wednesday, 19. November 2025 in Ghent.