Food, Drink & Hospitality Week opens 2025 show registration

Visitor registration has opened for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025, an event that brings together professionals from across the food, drink and hospitality sectors. 

 

Taking place on 17-19 March 2025 at ExCeL London, the gathering offers an opportunity to network, discover innovation and gain industry insights.

 

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week comprises five events: 

 

HRC 

HRC, an event focused on hospitality and foodservice, returns in 2025 with an expanded offering, including a new pizza and pasta section and a focus on the latest in design, hospitality technology and professional kitchens. The Vision Stage and TechX stage will host discussions on trends, best practices and technological innovations, as well as sessions by industry partners such as Tech on Toast and Peach. 

 

Robert Richardson, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality, said: “HRC’s importance cannot be overstated. It is a gathering of the best and brightest in the hospitality industry, a chance to celebrate our shared successes, address our common challenges and shape the future of our field.”

 

The Pub Show 

The Pub Show is dedicated exclusively to pubs and bars. Highlights include the Beer Garden and the Pub Stage, which will play host to seminars and case studies from leading pub operators.

 

This year the Pub Show has confirmed two key association partnerships in the form of the British Institute of Innkeeping and the British Beer & Pub Association.

 

Steve Alton, chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping, said: “For anyone in the industry, taking time out of your business to network, attend panel discussions and source new suppliers is a must. The Pub Show provides the perfect opportunity to access all of this and more in one place.”

 

International Salon Culinaire 

International Salon Culinaire will host more than 100 live competitions showcasing talent from chefs across the UK. Highlights include live theatre challenges and displays of creativity.

 

Nick Vadis, culinary director at Compass Group UK & Ireland and chef ambassador to the NHS Supply Chain, said: “International Salon Culinaire is an incredibly valuable chance for chefs to expand their skillset, demonstrate their creativity and resourcefulness, and connect with industry peers.

 

“The competition has been fantastic for chefs across Compass Group who have been able to stand out from the crowd and embrace new opportunities within the business. I can’t wait to see what this year’s competitors bring to the table.”

 

IFE 

IFE is an event for food and drink professionals, connecting buyers from retail hospitality and wholesale with innovative suppliers. From the Startup Market – a showcase of entrepreneurial brands – to the New Products Tasting Theatre, the show highlights the future of food through interactive content and live pitches.

 

IFE ambassador Kerri Fidler, head of portfolio – Food for Later at Greencore, said: “IFE is one of the key events in the food industry calendar – not only to bring together conversations but share learning and new innovation. It’s great to be part of this and make a difference across the food industry.”

 

With exhibitors representing over 50 countries, IFE provides opportunities to discover the best UK brands and global suppliers, alongside insights on the Future Food Stage.

 

IFE Manufacturing

IFE Manufacturing is a hub for innovation, catering to the specific needs of manufacturers, co-packers, and food and drink developers. Attendees can engage with the latest sustainable packaging solutions, ethical ingredient brands and state-of-the-art processing technologies.