Inheriting a 30-year legacy from The Restaurant Show – which is set to remain a key sector of the revised event – the expo will champion the outstanding products, people, insight and innovation of the food and drink industry.

Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “It’s really important for operators to take time out of their business to come to the show, you get to see all the new products and a lot of innovation going on.”

The show will offer visitors an exclusive insight into the future of the hospitality industry with exhibitors such as Uber Eats, OrderPay and Mr Yum already signed up.

Julie Adlington, exhibitions marketing director, added: “Between staffing issues, inflation and the cost of the living crisis, our sector continues to face challenges But by building on the fantastic heritage of The Restaurant Show and combining the expertise of Big Hospitality, The Morning Advertiser, MCA, Lumina Intelligence and the World’s 50 Best, The Big Hospitality Expo is in a unique position to help the industry tackle these communal problems, share expertise and look to a prosperous future.”