International Trade Fair of Kitchen Equipment, October 21-24, 2026, Warsaw, Poland.
Dates
21–24 Oct 2026
City / country
Warsaw, Poland
Venue
PTAK WARSAW EXPO
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event overview
Warsaw Home Kitchen is a professional industry event held at Ptak Warsaw Expo, the largest trade fair and congress center in Central Europe.
It aims to bring together all sectors of the industry and create ideal conditions for professional business networking.
The event will help you find potential business partners for your company.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest kitchen trends, network with industry leaders, and discover innovative products. Dates: 21 to 24 October 2026 in Warsaw, Poland, with exhibition halls open 10:00 to 17:00 each show day. Location: PTAK Warsaw Expo at ul. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn near Warsaw, with free on-site parking for visitors. Entry: Free visitor pass for anyone who registers online or at the fair office before arriving.
Exhibiting at Warsaw Home Kitchen provides access to a large audience of industry professionals, opportunities for direct sales, and the chance to showcase innovative products. Exhibitors showcasing the latest kitchen equipment. The Warsaw Home Kitchen fair is a key event for the kitchen equipment industry, providing a platform for innovation and networking. It attracts a diverse audience, including designers, architects, and manufacturers, making it essential for industry.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn, Poland
Entrances & gates
Main Entrance
Floor plans & maps
Parking at PTAK Warsaw Expo is free of charge for visitors, as stated in the organiser visitor FAQ.
15,000 spaces ·
Food options
Food outlets available
On-site diningParking: Free parking available.
Attend
Who runs the show
Ptak Warsaw Expo Sp. z o.o.
How the last edition performed
Current edition
2026
Impact
Warsaw Home Kitchen is a professional industry event held at Ptak Warsaw Expo, the largest trade fair and congress center in Central Europe. It aims to bring together all sectors of the industry and create ideal conditions for professional business networking. The event will help you find potential business partners for your company. The Warsaw Home Kitchen fair is a key event for the kitchen equipment industry, providing a platform for innovation.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Interior designers, Architects, Kitchen equipment manufacturers, Retailers of kitchen supplies. Sector focus: International trade fair for kitchen equipment, appliances and kitchen design staged at PTAK Warsaw Expo. Dates: 21 to 24 October 2026 in Warsaw, Poland, with exhibition halls open 10:00 to 17:00 each show day. Location: PTAK Warsaw Expo at ul. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn near Warsaw, with free on-site parking for visitors. Entry: Free visitor pass for anyone who registers.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibiting at Warsaw Home Kitchen provides access to a large audience of industry professionals, opportunities for direct sales, and the chance to showcase innovative products. Exhibitors showcasing the latest kitchen equipment. The Warsaw Home Kitchen fair is a key event for the kitchen equipment industry, providing a platform for innovation and networking. It attracts a diverse audience, including designers, architects, and manufacturers, making it essential for industry.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Poland is the largest furniture and home-furnishings producer in Central and Eastern Europe and a major European exporter of kitchen furniture and appliances, with Warsaw as its commercial capital. PTAK Warsaw Expo, the country's largest exhibition campus in Nadarzyn just outside the city, hosts the Warsaw Home cluster that groups home, contract and kitchen/equipment events — giving buyers one trip to reach Polish manufacturers, CEE distributors and design-led suppliers, while giving exporters a concentrated route into CEE retail and contract channels.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.
Sustainability in procurement
Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.
Automation and labour efficiency
Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Gateway airport for Warsaw.
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
25–40 min off-peak; agree a fixed fare or use the official taxi rank at arrivals.
ride_hail
Uber and Bolt are widely used in Warsaw; demand surges on show mornings — pre-book or allow 15 min extra.
rail_plus_transfer
Cheapest route into the city; Nadarzyn is not on the metro, so the last leg is bus/taxi.
public_bus
Commuter and local lines serve Nadarzyn; check timetables against the 09:00 show opening.
car_parking
Large on-site parking; free-flow entry on quieter days but fills on the first morning and public weekend day.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Poland is a full Schengen member: visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Poland is an ATA Convention member — an ATA carnet can be used for temporary admission of exhibition goods and professional equipment; confirm procedure with Polish customs before shipping.
Official visa pageWeather
Late October in Warsaw is cool, grey and changeable: typical daytime highs of 11–13°C falling to 4–6°C overnight, with roughly 35–40 mm of rain spread over about 9–11 wet days. Mornings are often foggy and sunset arrives around 17:30, so pack a warm jacket and a compact umbrella.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Poland has dense 4G/5G coverage from Orange, Play and T-Mobile; EU SIM cards roam at domestic rates, while other visitors can buy a prepaid data SIM at the airport or in Warsaw for roughly PLN 20–50. PTAK Warsaw Expo halls, hotels and most cafés offer free Wi-Fi — but mobile data is more reliable for badge scanning and QR check-in in crowded halls.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
Greet with a firm handshake and 'Dzień dobry'; use academic or professional titles until invited otherwise. Poles are punctual and appreciate direct, well-prepared meetings — send an agenda in advance and expect decisions to be made by a named manager rather than collectively.
Tipping and payments
Tip 10–15% in restaurants if service is not already included, and round up taxi fares. Poland is a near-cashless economy — contactless cards and phone payments in PLN are accepted almost everywhere at the venue and in Warsaw.
Dress and show behaviour
Smart-casual business dress (jacket, no tie needed) suits the halls in October; comfortable shoes matter as PTAK Warsaw Expo is a large walking campus. Exchanging business cards is still common, and Polish-language product literature is valued by local retail buyers.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: WAW
Book flights to WAW (Nadarzyn) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.
Poland is in the Schengen area: EU/EEA, UK, US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese and most other visa-exempt nationals can attend Warsaw Home Kitchen as business visitors without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-exemption agreement need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa (EUR 90 adult fee, children 6–12 EUR 45) applied for at a Polish consulate/visa centre, normally processed in about 15 calendar days — apply 6–8 weeks before travel and carry accommodation and travel-insurance proof.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply at the Polish consulate/visa centre for your place of residence; lodging, invitation and travel-medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000 cover) are required. Children 6–12 pay EUR 45. Business visitors may attend the fair without a work permit; carry proof of accommodation and onward travel. ETIAS registration is not required until the system goes live — check before departure.
OfficialFind a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Allow road or rail time to PTAK WARSAW EXPO; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near PTAK WARSAW EXPO: Warsaw city centre / Ochota (25–35 min to the venue): ibis budget Warszawa Centrum, B&B Hotel Warszawa Centrum; Ożarów Mazowiecki / western Warsaw — the closest hotel cluster to Nadarzyn: Mazurkas Hotel Conference & SPA (Ożarów Mazowiecki), Novotel Warszawa Centrum, Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel; Central Warsaw (Śródmieście) — 25–35 min drive to PTAK Warsaw Expo: Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw, Sofitel Victoria Warsaw.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Nadarzyn; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to PTAK WARSAW EXPO.
Parking: On-site parking is available at PTAK WARSAW EXPO; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: 4–13°C (daytime highs 11–13°C, overnight lows 4–6°C)
Seasonality: Autumn in Warsaw: roughly 35–40 mm of rain across 9–11 wet days, frequent overcast skies, morning fog and early dusk (sunset around 17:30).
Packing: Late October in Warsaw is cool, grey and changeable: typical daytime highs of 11–13°C falling to 4–6°C overnight, with roughly 35–40 mm of rain spread over about 9–11 wet days. Mornings are often foggy and sunset arrives around 17:30, so pack a warm jacket and a compact umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2026-10-22
Warsaw Home Kitchen runs Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October 2026. Day 1 is dominated by opening formalities and press traffic, and the Saturday carries a strong public/consumer presence, so Thursday 22 October gives the fullest exhibitor line-up, the calmest floor for serious buyer meetings and the best chance of getting senior sales staff for pricing and distribution talks.
Confirm passport validity and Poland entry rules for your nationality — Check the official Polish government visa and entry portal and confirm coverage for the Warsaw Home Kitchen dates of 21 to 24 October 2026.
Book flights to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) — WAW is the primary gateway listed for the event; allow road time from the airport to PTAK Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn.
Reserve a hotel room for the show week — Book early for the 21 to 24 October 2026 dates; the venue sits at ul. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn.
Register online for a free visitor pass — Free passes are issued to visitors who register online at warsawhomekitchen.com or at the fair office.
Download the hall plan and exhibitor list — Map a route through kitchen equipment, appliance and kitchen design exhibitors before you travel.
Request B2B meetings with priority exhibitors — Email target kitchen equipment, fittings and accessory suppliers with your buying brief and meeting slot.
Shortlist conference sessions and live product demos — Halls run 10:00 to 17:00 on show days, so sequence sessions around hall visits.
Plan airport-to-venue and hotel-to-venue transport — Confirm taxi, rideshare or shuttle options to PTAK Warsaw Expo; on-site parking at the venue is free.
Prepare business cards, catalogue and meeting documents — Bring printed specifications for any kitchen fit-out or equipment requirement you want quoted on site.
Pack for late-October Warsaw weather — Expect cool autumn conditions in Poland; bring layers and a waterproof outer layer.
Confirm badge, hall entry and any guest tickets — Children under 7 enter free, and animals are not allowed in the exhibition halls.
Arrive early on Day 1 and collect your badge — Doors open at 10:00 on 21 October 2026 at PTAK Warsaw Expo.
Warsaw Old Town and Royal Route (UNESCO)
Wilanów Palace and Gardens
B2B matchmaking and buyer lounge
On-Site Networking Zone
Exhibitor stands of appliance and kitchen-furniture brands
Hall-Floor Networking
Hotel bars and conference hotels in Ożarów Mazowiecki / central Warsaw
Evening Networking
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · general_admission
Not yet confirmed
visa_fee
visitor · schengen_type_c
EUR 90 / per applicant
hotel_night
visitor · mid_range
USD 90–150 / per night
per_diem
visitor · standard
USD 50–90 / per day
airport_transfer
visitor · taxi
USD 25–38 / one way
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | general_admission | Not yet confirmed | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | schengen_type_c | EUR 90 / per applicant | official | |
| hotel_night | visitor | mid_range | USD 90–150 / per night | estimate | |
| per_diem | visitor | standard | USD 50–90 / per day | estimate | |
| airport_transfer | visitor | taxi | USD 25–38 / one way | estimate |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You source kitchen furniture, appliances or tableware and want to meet multiple manufacturers and Polish distributors without committing stand budget.
Best for
Kitchen, built-in appliance and home-goods buyers, interior specifiers and distributors benchmarking Polish and CEE suppliers in a single trip
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks (free online registration, flights, hotel)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
PTAK Warsaw Expo sits in Nadarzyn, 25–40 min from central Warsaw — budget transfer time and cost.
Late-October weather and Friday-evening traffic can slow road transfers.
exhibit
You have an established product range for the CEE home and kitchen market and can staff a stand for all four show days, including the public weekend day.
Best for
Brands, importers and distributors targeting Polish and CEE kitchen retail, contract/HoReCa and e-commerce channels
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months (space booking, stand design, freight, staff travel)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Stand/shell-scheme pricing is not published on the official site — request the current exhibitor price list.
Buyer base is largely Polish-speaking — plan bilingual materials and Polish-speaking stand staff.
Space, freight and electricity surcharges are typically invoiced separately from the base stand fee.
skip
Your 2026 sourcing priorities lie outside Poland/CEE kitchen and home products and budget is better spent on larger EU fairs such as EuroCucina, imm cologne or KBIS.
Best for
Buyers whose sourcing is focused outside Central Europe, or companies with no kitchen/home category to place
Min. budget
Not yet confirmed
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
No major risks listed.
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