EIGHT STAGES

The London Food & Drink Festival has opened visitor registration for its inaugural edition, uniting four leading events under one roof. Taking place on 16-17 September 2026 at Excel London, it brings together lunch!, The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, Natural & Organic Food Show and Artisan Food & Drink Show. 

This new format will connect thousands of trade buyers, retailers and operators with over 600 exhibitors, featuring a comprehensive programme of 200-plus speakers across eight stages of free content. 

Past attendees (across all shows) have included senior representatives from Pret, wagamama, Greggs, Burger King UK, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, GAIL’s, Hawksmoor, Wahaca, Dishoom, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Whole Foods Market UK, M&S Food, Jamie Oliver Restaurants, Pizza Pilgrims and many more.

Alongside thousands of new products and an unmissable speaker line-up, The London Food & Drink Festival will introduce a dedicated ‘Chef Live’ Stage, the launch of a dedicated drinks zone, two Launchpad Zones, two Innovation Challenge Galleries, live DJ sets and interactive festival features.

BIGGEST BRANDS

The exhibitor list also features exciting start-ups at the forefront of the latest trends. From cutting-edge technology to sustainable packaging, finished products to artisan specialties, ingredients and more. 

The Natural & Organic Food Show and Artisan Food & Drink Show showcase the best of the best. Brands already confirmed include Suma, English Tea Shop, Windmill Organics, Infinity Foods, Wedderspoon, Fungi Folks and Doves Farm. 

lunch! – the national food-to-go, retail and coffee-shop event, has some of impressive names already on the menu. You can enjoy Oatly, TRIP, Popcorn Kitchen, Deliciously Ella, Organix, MOJU, Capri Sun UK, Minor Figures, Twinings, Love Corn, Yeo Valley Organic, Vegware and Kellogg’s, to name a few.

The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show will display food & drink, plus alcohol, tech, tabletop, design and commercial kitchen equipment from a range of brands, including Nestle, PepsiCo, Peppadew, La Vie, Ocean Spray, 3SPOS, Food Fellas, Dutch Cocktail Club, Pizza Si, MOTH Drinks, Bose Professional + Marquee AV and more. 

The London Food & Drink Festival is on 16-17 September 2026 at Excel London. Relevant visiting buyers and operators can register in advance for free to attend all four events (registration is subject to verification ahead of the event). For more info, visit thefoodshows.co.uk.