Trade show
Plaza Culinaria 2026
Plaza Culinaria is Germany's premier gourmet and culinary experience fair, held annually at Messe Freiburg from November 6-8, 2026. The event features around 280 selected exhibitors showcasing fine foods, beverages, and culinary products to approximately 30,000 visitors. It combines exhibition halls with evening events, workshops, and special areas like Genuss Asien and Genussreich Schwarzwald. The event is organized by FWTM GmbH & Co.KG and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.
Plaza Culinaria is Germany's premier gourmet and culinary experience fair, held annually at Messe Freiburg from November 6-8, 2026. The event features around 280 selected exhibitors showcasing fine foods, beverages, and culinary products to approximately 30,000 visitors. It combines exhibition halls with evening events, workshops, and special areas like Genuss Asien and Genussreich Schwarzwald. The event is organized by FWTM GmbH & Co.KG and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.
Event details
- Dates: 6–8 Nov 2026
- Location: Freiburg, Germany
- Venue: Messe Freiburg
- Industry: Food
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 280+
- Attendees: 30,000+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at Plaza Culinaria to reach approximately 30,000 affluent and discerning visitors from the tri-border region of Germany, France, and Switzerland. Benefit from the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany, present your products alongside 280 carefully selected exhibitors, and enjoy a unique atmosphere combining a trade fair with an evening event. The event offers strong media coverage and high visitor satisfaction, with 87% of exhibitors recommending participation.
Why visit
Visit Plaza Culinaria to discover a wide variety of exquisite products and handpicked exhibitors, from gourmet foods and fine wines to artisan crafts. Experience a unique blend of trade fair and evening event with cooking shows, workshops, and a Genuss Festival. Enjoy the warm atmosphere and indulge in culinary delights from the Black Forest region and beyond.
Exhibitor profile
- Food producers
- Beverage makers
- Gourmet specialties
- Craft beer breweries
- Wine, sparkling wine & spirits producers
- Coffee, tea & chocolate artisans
- Catering & gastronomy
- Kitchen culture & lifestyle brands
Visitor profile
- Gourmet enthusiasts
- Foodies
- Wine connoisseurs
- Home cooks
- Culinary professionals
- Conscious consumers
- Event seekers
Industries
- Food
- Gourmet
- Culinary
- Gastronomy
Organisers
- FWTM GmbH & Co.KG, Messe Freiburg