Food, Drink & Hospitality Week will return to Excel London from 30 March to 1 April 2026, bringing together five major trade events and the historic International Salon Culinaire chef competition, for three days of supplier discovery, industry debate and professional connection.
Designed to reflect the breadth and pace of change across hospitality, the portfolio combines established flagship shows with new launches, offering hotel operators a joined-up view of the products, people and technologies shaping the sector.
At the heart of the week sits HRC, long recognised as the UK’s leading trade event for hospitality operators. For hoteliers, HRC remains the most comprehensive place to explore food, drink, equipment, interiors and operational solutions under one roof. The show attracts thousands of decision-makers from hotels, restaurants, catering businesses and contract foodservice, all actively sourcing new suppliers and ideas.
HRC’s 2026 edition will feature five core sections: Food, Bar, Hot Drinks, Furniture, Interiors & Tableware, and Equipment. Within the Food section, dedicated areas for Street Food, Pastry, and Pizza & Pasta reflect both enduring consumer demand and the continuing diversification of hospitality F&B offers.
From breakfast and grab-and-go concepts to destination dining and events catering, the breadth of exhibitors is designed to support every part of a hotel’s foodservice operation.
Alongside supplier discovery, HRC’s content programme continues to be a major draw. The Vision Stage and the Future of Drinks Stage will once again host discussions on leadership, workforce challenges, menu development and changing guest expectations, while Chef HQ and Pastry HQ, delivered in collaboration with Chef Publishing, place culinary skill and craft firmly in the spotlight.
New for 2026, the Street Food section acknowledges the influence of informal dining formats on hotel restaurants, bars and events spaces, as well as the growing importance of flexible, scalable food concepts.
Running alongside HRC for the first time is Hospitality Tech360, a new event dedicated entirely to hospitality technology. Launching in 2026, Hospitality Tech360 builds on the success of HRC’s Hospitality Tech section, providing invaluable insights and case studies for hoteliers and hospitality operators to keep on top of the latest innovations and technologies. Speakers in 2025 included senior leaders from Bill’s Restaurants, Pizza Pilgrims, Wagamama and Gail’s, reflecting the appetite among operators for practical insight into how technology can support performance and growth.
Hospitality Tech360 has been created to give technology its own focused platform within the wider portfolio. The event will bring together hotel operators, restaurateurs, technology providers and industry experts to explore how digital tools are reshaping hospitality businesses across front and back of house. From property and revenue management to workforce scheduling, data, loyalty, automation and AI, the programme is designed to address the realities facing operators working with tight margins and rising guest expectations.
The content programme will feature panel discussions, live demonstrations and expert-led sessions examining digital transformation, operational efficiency, sustainability and the role of emerging technologies in improving both guest experience and staff engagement. Importantly for hotel teams, Hospitality Tech360 aims to move beyond theory, focusing on real-world applications and practical solutions that can be implemented across single sites and multi-site operations.
Nick Powell, Portfolio Director for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, says technology now underpins almost every aspect of hospitality operations: “Technology is playing an increasingly critical role across the entire hospitality sector, and we wanted to create a dedicated space where hospitality industry professionals interested in the latest technologies can learn about new innovations, exchange insights, and find practical solutions to drive their businesses forward.”
Beyond HRC and Hospitality Tech360, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week brings together a further four events. IFE and IFE Manufacturing, provide a window into the food and drink supply chain, from finished products to ingredients, packaging and production solutions. For hotel groups reviewing supplier strategies or exploring own-label opportunities, these shows offer valuable context and connections.
The Pub Show, runs alongside HRC in the South Hall of Excel London, reflecting the continued crossover between pubs, hotels and casual dining businesses. Meanwhile, International Salon Culinaire delivers one of the UK’s most prestigious programmes of live culinary competitions, celebrating skill, ambition and excellence across all levels of the profession.
Taken together, the events taking place as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week offer hotel operators a rare opportunity to step back and view the sector in the round. Whether the priority is refreshing an F&B offer, investing in equipment, rethinking interiors, or understanding how technology can unlock efficiencies and improve guest journeys, the 2026 programme is designed to support informed decision-making.
For hoteliers navigating a complex trading environment, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026 promises three days of insight, inspiration and practical solutions – all in one place.
Find out more about everything taking place this year at hrc.co.uk.