Trade show
lunch! 2026
lunch! is the UK's national food-to-go, retail, and coffee shop trade event, taking place on 16-17 September 2026 at ExCeL London. The event features 300+ suppliers, free keynotes, and co-locates with The London Food & Drink Festival, including sister shows The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, London Drinks Exchange, Natural & Organic Food Show, and Artisan Food & Drink Show. It attracts major industry visitors such as Pret A Manger, Costa Coffee, Greggs, and many more.
lunch! is the UK's national food-to-go, retail, and coffee shop trade event, taking place on 16-17 September 2026 at ExCeL London. The event features 300+ suppliers, free keynotes, and co-locates with The London Food & Drink Festival, including sister shows The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, London Drinks Exchange, Natural & Organic Food Show, and Artisan Food & Drink Show. It attracts major industry visitors such as Pret A Manger, Costa Coffee, Greggs, and many more.
Event details
- Dates: 16–17 Sep 2026
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Venue: ExCeL London
- Industry: Catering & Hospitality Industries
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 600+
- Attendees: 15,000+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at lunch! to do business with key decision makers from the café, coffee shop and food-to-go sector. Showcase your products to over 300 suppliers and thousands of industry professionals, including major retailers, foodservice operators, and coffee chains. Gain exposure, generate leads, and network with industry leaders in a focused event co-located with The London Food & Drink Festival.
Why visit
Visit lunch! to meet 300+ suppliers, discover the latest trends, and stay ahead of your competition. Attend free keynote sessions from leading operators like Pret A Manger, Burger King, and itsu. Source new products, packaging, and technology for your food-to-go business while networking with peers from across the retail, coffee, and hospitality sectors.
Exhibitor profile
- Food and beverage suppliers
- Packaging and technology providers
- Coffee and tea brands
- Sustainable product manufacturers
- Foodservice equipment companies
Visitor profile
- Café and coffee shop owners
- Food-to-go retailers
- Restaurant and pub operators
- Hospitality buyers
- Retail buyers
- Contract caterers
- Hotel and leisure operators
Industries
- Catering & Hospitality Industries
- Coffee, Tea & Chocolate
- Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting
- Marketing & Selling
- Public Relations & Advertising
- Food-to-go
- Retail
- Coffee Shop
- Food & Drink
- Hospitality