Utility Show 2026
The Utility Show is a hospitality-focused trade show and event taking place on May 17-18, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. It features exhibitors from categories like Cookware, Food & Beverage, Tabletop, Tech, and Footwear, industry panels, a restaurant pitch competition with a $20,000 grand prize, micro flash tattoos, cookoffs, a pastry showcase, and a hospitality community lounge. The event aims to connect and support the restaurant community.
Dates
May 17 – 18, 2026
City / country
Chicago, IL, United States
Venue
McCormick Place
Type
B2B
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Notable exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Utility Show 2026 include Backofhouse, Breville, Cellars at Jasper Hill, LLC, Counter Culture Coffee and Feltandfat.
- Backofhouse
- Breville
- Cellars at Jasper Hill, LLC
- Counter Culture Coffee
- Feltandfat
- Showcase your products to a highly curated audience of chefs, key industry players, and food media brands at UTILITY.
- Connect with motivated hospitality professionals seeking innovative solutions for their restaurants and cafes.
Audience at a Glance
Who Exhibits
Exhibitor Profile
5 categories represented
- Cookware
- Food & Beverage
- Tabletop
- Technology
- Footwear
Who Attends
Visitor Profile
4 audience types
- Chefs
- Restaurateurs
- Food Media
- Hospitality Industry Professionals
Industries & Sectors
Coverage & Spotlights
No exhibitor spotlights published yet for this event.
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