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# lunch! 2026 · London, United Kingdom · Catering & Hospitality Industri | TradeShowIntel

> 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+ suppl

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# 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
