What’s on at the UK Food & Drink Shows 2025

Food & Drink Expo, incorporating The Restaurant Show, takes place 7^th – 9^th April at the NEC, Birmingham and runs alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and Foodex Manufacturing solutions. One free ticket will provide visitors with access to all four shows.

From content stages packed with expert speakers and live demonstrations to exciting zones dedicated to packaging, plant-based and future food innovations, this year’s show promises something for everyone. As an in-house caterer, this unmissable event offers fresh insights, and networking opportunities that will drive your business to the next level.

Want to know what to expect? Read below…

• The UK Food & Drink Shows will feature five bustling content stages; each designed to inspire and inform with expert talks. Explore the key stages here to get a taste of what’s in store for 2025.
• Curated in partnership with Restaurant, the Restaurant Stage has something for everyone, with 2025 speakers including:
  • Joké Bakare, Founder, of Chishuru. From supper clubs, to winning Brixton Kitchen competition, to opening Chishuru in Brixton, to being awarded a Michelin Star - all within four years, Joké Bakare will discuss her passion for cooking, her career journey and her skills in the kitchen (with tastings!)
  • Kate Nicolls, OBE and CEO of UKHospitality 
  • Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester
  • Juliane Caillouette-Noble. Managing Director, The Sustainable Restaurant Association
  • Sat Bains, Chef Proprietor, Restaurant Sat Bains
• On The Grocer Stage, expect hard-hitting interviews with industry leaders, lively debates tackling the challenges and opportunities in the sector, and valuable data-driven insights to keep your business ahead of the curve. Plus, don’t miss the excitement of Britain’s Best Cake competition - a showcase of creativity and innovation that’s sure to inspire. 
• Explore a range of leading exhibitors tailored to the hospitality sector including Lavazza Professional, Maynard House – Fruit Juices, Meadowvale Food Ltd, Pan Euro Foods, Smeg Professional, Tevalis and more!
• New to Food & Drink Expo this year, the Coffee Zone, in partnership with The London Coffee Festival, is a dedicated space to get your caffeine fix and meet some of the most innovative and forward-thinking manufacturers and roasters.
• The Future Food Zone, an expansion of the successful Healthy & Natural zone from previous years, will focus on the latest cutting-edge technologies and innovations shaping the future of food. It will offer a broader and more diverse range of innovative food and drink products from on-trend categories across keto, kombucha, fermented foods, whole foods, CBD, Functional Foods.
• With plant-based diets continuing to grow in popularity, the Plant-Based Zone offers you the chance to discover the latest innovations within the vegan and plant-based markets, including meat alternatives, snacks, drinks, ingredients and everything plant!
• New for 2025, the Business Advice Hub at Food & Drink Expo is a dedicated area providing both exhibitors and visitors to the shows with free business advice and solutions. A one-stop shop for industry expertise, exhibitors within the Hub will cover a diverse range of advice such as: Associations; Certifications; Compliance; Ex-Buyers/Consultants; Export; Financial; Health & Safety; Insurance; International Markets; Investment and Venture Capital; Legal and Tax.
• They’ll be two street food areas at the UK Food & Drink Shows, where you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat. Also, don’t forget to head to the bar for a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks – both of which are a great opportunity to escape the bustling aisles and network with industry professionals.
• Visit the all-new associations lounge where you’ll get to meet the associations supporting the UK Food & Drink Shows.
• The Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards showcase is a must-see, highlighting the best products across the specialist retail market. This feature showcases the bronze, silver and gold winning products from the awards in 2025.

Interested in visiting Food & Drink Expo between the 7-9^th April 2025? Registration is now open. Click here to register for your FREE ticket.