- Some of the UK’s most unmissable events join forces at Excel London 16th-17th September as part of the London Food & Drink Festival, including lunch!.
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lunch! is the UK’s leading trade event for the food-to-go, café and coffee shop sector, bringing together innovative brands, industry experts, buyers and operators to discover the latest products, trends and ideas shaping the market.
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Multiple pillars of the food and drink industry will collide at Excel London 16th-17th September, as a number of must-visit events come together to form an iconic date for your diary. The free-to-attend event is an exciting new format which allows food and drink professionals across many sectors to gather under one roof, offering unparalleled insights and opportunities.
The new format will host thousands of buyers, retailers and operators from across the food and drink industry, giving them access to over 600 exhibitors from within the sector as well as over 200 speakers located across eight stages of free-to-enjoy content - making it the season’s most comprehensive trade event.
“We have always been incredibly proud of our unique, high-quality events serving key sectors within hospitality and the food retail industry,” said Chris Brazier, group event director, London Food & Drink Festival. “We have a strong track record of delivering the most innovative exhibitors, the most forward-thinking buyers and industry leaders talking across our keynote stages,” Chris said.
At a glance
London Food & Drink Shows
Wednesday 16th September to Thursday 17th September
Excel London
www.thefoodshows.co.uk/
The 5 events at this year’s London Food & Drink Festival
lunch! An unmissable resource for businesses which offer on-the-go drinks and snacks solutions
The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show An exclusive event showcasing the best of hospitality
London Drinks Exchange Filled to the brim with the latest drinks trends and products
Natural & Organic Food Show An in-depth exploration of sustainable and clean-label products and brands
Artisan Food & Drink Show A valuable source of inspiration for fine food and drink operators
New for 2026: Chef Live!
The stars will be aligned at this year’s event as multiple renowned and Michelin-starred chefs will be in attendance, being interviewed and conducting not-to-be-missed demonstrations, providing an invaluable glimpse behind the curtain of one of the most exciting and innovative segments of the food and drink industry.
The chefs set to attend are:
Tom Aikens, Muse
Atul Kochhar, Atul Kochhar Restaurants
Nikita Pathakji, MAAI
Maria Bradford, Shwen Shwen
Cyrus Todiwala OBE, Café Spice Namasté
James Knappet, Kitchen Table
James Golding, The Larder House
Abbie Hendren, Teal
Ayesha Kalaji, Queen of Cups,
Steve Mangleshot, wagamama
Plus, Three Michelin starred Mark Birchall from The Barn at Moor Hall will be taking part in an exclusive interview on the Restaurateurs Stage.
lunch! is a fantastic event showcasing world-class innovation that will help take our industry forward, “ said Pano Christou, CEO of Pret A Manger in anticipation of this year’s event.
The co-located events will collectively feature thousands of new food, drink, tech, and equipment products from over 600 exhibitors, as well as 200+ world-class industry speakers across 8 stages
Brands showcasing their products at lunch! 2026
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
Stand number: NF231
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta brings award-winning Italian pasta to the modern pantry. Crafted in Gragnano using 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, this premium range is bronze-die extruded and slowly dried for exceptional texture and flavour. Discover three distinctive shapes – Casarecce, Rigatoni and Bucatini, made for elevating everyday meals with authentic Italian quality.
Cambrook
Stand number: L271
Cambrook has grown its retail brand from the company’s origins supplying famous hotels and cocktail bars. Working with leading chefs it has developed a unique collection of nut mixes which form the core of its range of baked (not fried), salted, seasoned and caramelised nuts. Three seasoned Peruvian giant corn products were recently launched – Hickory Smoked, Truffle & Pecorino, and Sriracha Chilli & Lime.
Eddys
Stand number: L1450
Eddys is here to positively disrupt the disposable cutlery market with something deliciously sustainable; a spoon with benefits! Made from five seeds and grains – amaranth, quinoa, golden linseeds, chia and poppy – and only 76 calories, eddys is the tastiest, crunchiest, munchiest alternative to using disposable cutlery.
Crafty Cook
Stand number: NF272
Crafty Cook creates luxury handcrafted meal and pudding kits using quality natural ingredients, beautifully layered in compostable tubes. Many are vegan and just require water and a heat source. Proudly SALSA approved, their award-winning range is stocked in independent food halls, garden centres, delis and Booths stores nationwide.
Sauce Shop
Stand number: N621
Sauce Shop is an independent, flavour-first manufacturer creating delicious, versatile sauces that work harder across menus. With 40+ Great Taste Awards and BRC accreditation, discover a range spanning hot sauces, BBQs, mayos, and ketchups at lunch! 2026.
To find out more, visit www.thefoodshows.co.uk/
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