HRC, the UK's leading trade event for hospitality and foodservice, takes place from 5-7 April 2027 at Excel London as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. The event brings together 25,000 verified trade visitors from the food and drink, foodservice, catering, and hospitality sectors, offering a platform for brand owners to showcase their products to a quality audience. The exhibition provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking with suppliers, brand owners, and operators who are bringing the latest ideas to the table.

The event features 7 co-located events, including IFE Manufacturing, IFE, The Pub Show, Hospitality Tech360, Speciality & Fine Food Fair, and International Salon Culinaire. Over three days, attendees can connect with the people behind the products, exploring the latest advancements in food, drink, and kitchen technology.

The target audience for HRC includes professionals and buyers from the food and drink manufacturing, supply and distribution, foodservice, catering, and hospitality sectors. The event aims to provide a perfect opportunity for food and drink product discovery, with exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products and technologies.

The program includes a range of activities, with a focus on generating high-quality and effective business connections with quality buyers. Exhibitors can benefit from the event's combined attendee purchasing authority of over £1.06 billion.

Key topics addressed at the event include innovation in the hospitality industry, with a focus on improving working conditions, progression, and representation for women across the sector. The Women in Hospitality Pledge, launched at HRC 2026, sets out practical commitments that businesses of all sizes can adopt to drive meaningful change.

Attendees can expect to engage with top-tier vendors, rekindle relationships with former colleagues, and gain fresh insights from fantastic professionals. The event offers a unique platform for reaching out across both hospitality and retail markets, making it an ideal place for showcasing products and services.

Testimonials from past attendees highlight the value of the event in meeting multiple suppliers, looking at new products and developments, and taking the chance to catch up with current suppliers and colleagues. The event is well-organized and easy to navigate, providing a perfect opportunity for networking and business growth.