The Drinks Retailing Awards are set to take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London.

The event includes a champagne reception, three course meal, post awards entertainment and sponsored bars.

Award categories include Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year, Independent Wine Retailer of the Year, Supermarket of the Year, Multiple Beer Retailer of the Year and Convenience Chain of the Year.

For more information please visit https://drinksretailingawards.

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The Specialist Importers Trade Testing (SITT) event is set to take place on Monday 23rd February 2026 at etc Venues, Manchester.

The event brings together the best specialist importers, independent buyers, hand-crafted wines from around the world and masterclasses, workshops and wine tasting.

For more information please visit https://www.sittastings.com/sittspring2026/en/page/home

The World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE ) returns to Hamburg Messe, Germany between 14th and 16th April 2026.

The event showcases the latest onboard products and services from over 250 suppliers and
attracts over 800 airline and rail buyers looking to source new products, stay up to date with industry trends and build their business network.

For further information please visit https://www.worldtravelcateringexpo.com/en-gb.

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The London Summer Event Show is set to take place between 10th and 11th February 2026 at 60 Great Queen Street, London.

The event exhibits a mixture of event venues and suppliers and hundreds of top event buyers and seminars and workshops featuring industry experts presenting ideas and opinions on the latest trends.

Please note that the event is exclusively for event buyers to meet with event venues and suppliers.

For further information please visit https://www.

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The London Coffee Festival is returning to The Truman Brewery between 14th and 17th May 2026 to celebrate London’s bustling and vibrant coffee scene.

The London Coffee Festival promises to be an unmissable event for discerning coffee lovers and those working in the coffee scene.

The festival will feature over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food and coffee-based cocktails.

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The Forecourt Show is the UK’s biggest trade-only event dedicated to the forecourt and fuel market, targeted at those who work within the commercial, manufacturing, environmental and retail sectors within the forecourt industry.

Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham between 13th and 15th April 2026, the show will host hundreds of suppliers showcasing their latest equipment and will provide the perfect opportunity to discover new business opportunities.

The Forecourt Show will run alongside Food & Drink Expo.

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The International Franchise Show is the UK's leading exhibition for the most exciting franchise opportunities from around the world.

The event will take place at ExCeL London between 17th and 18th April 2026 and is set to host over 250 exhibitors and over 50 international brands.

The event includes expert guidance, industry speakers and interactive features.

For further information please visit https://www.

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The Farm Shop & Deli Show is set to take place between 13th and 15th April 2026 alongside the Food & Drink Expo, the Forecourt Show and the National Convenience Show.

The show brings together around 450 speciality suppliers for you to meet, and exciting new local and regional produce including chocolate, hot drinks, olives, condiments, meat and preserves to touch and taste.

The show will also feature live seminar and debates from industry leaders offering advice and information.

For further information.

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The National Convenience Show (NCS), is set to take place at Birmingham's NEC between 13th and 15th April 2026 alongside Food and Drink Expo, Forecourt Show and Farm Shop Deli Show.

The event will give you all the tools you need to drive your business forward, generate additional footfall, and cash in on increased basket spend.

Meet with around 600 suppliers and inspirational experts from across the country, source innovative new and niche products and learn about the latest consumer trends.

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The Northcote Obsession Food Festival is set to return to Northcote in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire between Friday 23rd January and Sunday 8th February 2026.

The festival is known as one of the most prestigious, important and internationally-recognised gourmet festivals.

Obsession is Northcote’s annual celebration of the finest food and wine, first established in 2001 as one of Europe’s premier gastronomic events, with guest chefs traveling from all over the world.

A truly unique experience.

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The Eat and Drink Festival is set to take place at London Olympia between 10th and 19th April 2026.

The event hosts an Artisan Producers Market, the Eat & Drink Stage with live demonstrations and top tips from your favourite chefs and the Great Eat where you can sample the most exciting expression of street food culture.

The event will also provide you with the opportunity to learn new culinary skills and gain ideas and meet drinks experts who will be able to give advice on food pairings.

For further information please visit https://www.

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The Food and Drink Expo (Part of the UK Food & Drink Shows) is set to take place at Birmingham's NEC between 13th and 15th April 2026.

The show offers buyers from the retail, wholesale, foodservice, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors a wealth of information and product sourcing opportunities, all conveniently under one roof.

The event will uncover the hottest trends, latest product launches and provide the opportunity to sample and source from over 1200 diverse suppliers. This is also a fantastic networking opportunity.

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Pub, launched in 2015, created as the only dedicated show for the UK Pub Industry – to bang the drum for British business and raise a glass to our most iconic industry.

The Pub Show is set to take place at London Excel between 30th March and 1st April 2026 and is set to feature a line up of incredible suppliers and talks by expert industry speakers.

The Pub Show be co-located with IFE Manufacturing, IFE, HRC, Hospitality Tech360 and International Salon Culinaire.

For further information.

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Scotlands Trade Fair Spring is set to return for a three day event between 18th and 20th January 2026 at Glasgow's SEC.

As Scotland's largest gift trade show, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore and source a wide range of high-quality products. The fair is a vibrant mix of emerging businesses and established brands, providing a prime opportunity to meet suppliers in person.

The event will showcase companies exhibiting speciality food including gift food, bakery, cheese, cooked and cured meats.

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Expowest Cornwall is a crucial event on the business and social calendar – if you want to get straight to the heart of the Cornish business community then this is one show you cannot afford to miss.

The event takes place between 3rd and 4th March 2026 at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge.

Meet exhibitors showcasing everything from fresh produce to foodservice, bakery to business services, drinks to catering equipment, and speciality foods to sundry supplies and learn about current trends in food and drink and innovations in catering.

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Lunch! NORTH is the North’s premier event for food-to-go, cafés, and coffee shops. It’s jam-packed with everything you need to elevate your food-to-go business to the next level.

This exciting event will be held at Manchester Central, alongside Northern Restaurant & Bar, between 10th and 11th March 2026.

Discover mouth-watering new food and drink, explore the latest technology, and find innovative sustainable packaging. Gain insights from top and emerging operators through the free seminar program—and enjoy unmatched networking opportunities.

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The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show is a two day event being held from 3rd February to the 4th February 2026 at Birmingham NEC.

As the only exhibition in the UK dedicated to the ice cream industry, the event will feature suppliers, caterers and manufacturers of ice cream and showcase a huge selection of ice cream varieties, equipment and supplies.

For further information please visit https://ice-cream.org/ice-cream-and-artisan-food-show/

Packaging Innovations & Empack is set to take place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham between 11th and 12th February 2026.

The event will showcase the whole packaging supply chain, the latest innovative solutions being offered by the industry’s leading suppliers, new products & services, and the opportunity to discover the latest industry trends & developments.

For further information please visit https://www.packagingbirmingham.com/

The Northern Restaurant and Bar Show is the North’s leading hospitality trade event.

The event unites operators and suppliers, fosters ideas and inspiration, and serves as a voice for hospitality in the North.

The event, which is co-located with Lunch North, takes place between 10th and 11th March 2026 at Manchester Central.

For further information please https://northernrestaurantandbar.

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The Waitrose Food & Drink Festival is a three day event which takes place between 21st and 23rd November 2025 at Tobacco Dock, London.

The event features festival food tastings, live cooking demonstrations, wine sampling, masterclasses, a cheese cellar, and live music.

For further information please visit https://waitrosefestivals.com/