The Food Service Industry Expo London

The Food Service Industry Expo is one of the UK's leading trade exhibitions for the hospitality, catering and foodservice sectors. Exclusively open to industry professionals, the event provides a central meeting point for decision-makers, operators, buyers and innovators looking to help shape the future of foodservice and hospitality.

The exhibition takes place at the renowned ExCeL London, one of the largest and most modern exhibition and convention venues in the United Kingdom. The event is organised by Fortem International Ltd., a UK-based international exhibition organiser. The company specialises in the development and delivery of industry-specific trade shows, connecting businesses, professionals and investors in high-growth markets around the world.

At the heart of The Food Service Industry Expo are the key challenges and opportunities facing today's hospitality and foodservice industry. Major areas of focus include the digital transformation of foodservice operations, intelligent EPOS systems, online ordering and delivery platforms, kitchen automation, and data-driven solutions for operational efficiency. The exhibition also showcases innovative applications in artificial intelligence, process automation and digital customer engagement. These themes are complemented by emerging restaurant and catering concepts, the latest beverage and coffee trends, sustainable packaging solutions, and strategies for reducing food waste and improving resource efficiency.

Exhibitors present a comprehensive range of products and services, spanning professional kitchen equipment, software and EPOS solutions, beverage innovations, packaging technologies, catering equipment, delivery solutions and consultancy services. As a result, visitors gain valuable insight into the latest technologies and industry developments that can help improve efficiency, competitiveness and commercial performance.

As an international city with one of Europe's most diverse and dynamic hospitality scenes, London provides the ideal setting for the event. The capital is widely recognised as a leader in innovative restaurant concepts, street-food trends and modern hospitality solutions. The exhibition benefits from this vibrant environment while also serving as a showcase for developments across the UK and European foodservice markets.

Key highlights of The Food Service Industry Expo include live demonstrations, expert-led seminars, panel discussions and dedicated networking opportunities. Industry specialists, technology providers and hospitality professionals share their expertise, best practice and perspectives on future market developments. Particular emphasis is placed on innovative solutions that provide visitors with practical ideas and actionable insights for enhancing their own operations.

Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of the industry, including hospitality equipment and supplies, food and beverage production, catering, hotel services, digital technologies, software development, packaging technology, logistics and commercial kitchen equipment. The visitor profile includes restaurant owners and operators, caterers, hotel foodservice professionals, café and coffee shop operators, managers of institutional catering and large-scale foodservice operations, as well as buyers, investors and foodservice providers.

Combining innovation, technology, sustainability and business development, The Food Service Industry Expo has established itself as one of the sector's most important meeting places for industry professionals. ExCeL London provides the ideal venue for an event of this scale. Located in the Docklands area of East London, the exhibition centre benefits from excellent transport links. Visitors can reach the venue easily via the Elizabeth line, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), the London Underground network, and nearby airports including London City Airport, Heathrow and Gatwick. This ensures fast and convenient access for both domestic and international trade visitors.

The The Food Service Industry Expo will take place on 2 days from Tuesday, 29. September to Wednesday, 30. September 2026 in London.