INTERNORGA - Trade Show for Catering & Food Service

Check passport validity and confirm whether you need a Schengen visa for Germany — German missions process Schengen visas in around 15 working days, so apply immediately if a visa is required; see the Federal Foreign Office visa service.

Book flights to Hamburg for the 12-16 March 2027 show dates — Compare fares to Hamburg and allow buffer before the 12 March opening day; keep the booking confirmation for your visa file if needed.

Reserve a hotel in Hamburg for the show week — Hotels close to the Hamburg Messe site fill up around INTERNORGA; book a cancellable rate and check the organiser travel page for partner hotels.

Register online for INTERNORGA and download your badge — Use the visitor registration pages on internorga.de and print or save your ticket to your phone.

Download the hall plan and the full programme — Mark the halls covering catering equipment, food and beverages, and bakery so you can route the floor efficiently.

Shortlist exhibitors and request B2B meetings — Build a target list from the internorga.de exhibitor directory and send meeting requests before the show week.

Select conference sessions and stage talks to attend — Block the session slots in your calendar and note the hall and stand locations.

Plan your route to the venue and local transport tickets — Confirm rail and bus connections to the Hamburg Messe site on the organiser travel page and check Hamburg public transport tickets in advance.

Prepare packing list for March in Hamburg — Expect roughly 5-15C with possible rain; bring layered business attire, a waterproof jacket and an umbrella.

Print meeting documents, order forms and business cards — Bring digital and printed copies of your company profile, buying brief and contract templates.

Confirm appointments and save off-line copies of the hall plan — Re-confirm all stand meetings and download maps in case of poor connectivity in the halls.

Arrive in Hamburg, collect your badge and walk the key halls — Collect your badge at the entrance, orient yourself on the floor plan and complete your first scheduled meetings on the opening day.