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22nd January 2026

London Food & Drink Festival to unite four trade shows

Written by: Edward Waddell
The London Food & Drink Festival, a new umbrella brand uniting four trade shows into one comprehensive mega-event, is set to take place on 16-17th September 2026 at ExCeL London.

Bringing together the lunch! show, The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, The Natural & Organic Food Show and The Artisan Food & Drink Show, the festival will create a one-stop destination for trade professionals to see the latest innovations and new products across the hospitality and retail sectors. 

The London Food & Drink Show is expected to welcome 15,000 attendees, over 600 exhibitors and seven stages of ‘unmissable content’. Visitors can expect a curated programme of exhibitors, industry speakers, trend-setting features, and high-impact networking, each designed to spark new ideas and shape future growth.

Carsten Holm, managing director of Diversified UK & Europe, said: “We have always been incredibly proud of our unique, high-quality events serving key verticals within the hospitality and food retail sectors, each of which have a track-record of delivering the most innovative exhibitors, the most forward-thinking buyers and the best content programme. 

“But the lines between sectors are becoming more blurred, with many companies operating across sectors, so this is an incredibly exciting time, offering even more value for both exhibitors and visitors.”