Horeca Expo is Belgium's largest and most prestigious international trade fair for the hotel, restaurant, café, and catering industry, held annually at Flanders Expo in Ghent. For over 30 years, it has served as the essential meeting point for professionals across the gastronomy and commercial kitchen sectors. Attending Horeca Expo offers unparalleled value, bringing together 650 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors to explore the latest trends, innovative products, and cutting-edge equipment. Visitors, including hoteliers, restaurateurs, chefs, and suppliers, can discover everything from food and beverages to kitchen technology, hospitality design, and specialized equipment. The event also features an extensive supporting program with workshops, culinary competitions, and the exclusive "Chef's Place," providing unique learning and networking opportunities. It's an indispensable platform for industry growth and professional development.
Highlights
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Comprehensive Horeca Hub
The largest total fair for the Belgian horeca sector, covering all aspects from food and drink to kitchen equipment and hospitality design across 54,000m².
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Diverse Exhibit Zones
Explore specialized halls like FoodSERVICE, Coffee/Sweets & Bakery, Kitchen EQUIPMENT, and Brew, Bar & Spirits, offering targeted insights and products.
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Chef's Place & Innovation Awards
Experience an exclusive zone for premium delicacies and participate in master classes. Discover new developments recognized by the prestigious Innovation Awards.
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Extensive Professional Program
Benefit from workshops, culinary competitions, seminars, and cooking demonstrations, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Previous Edition
50,000
Attendees
650
Exhibitors
27,000
Net Area · ㎡
FAQ
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Visitor registration is mandatory and will be possible from September 2026. A visit is only possible with a free registration code. Without an invitation, a ticket costs €70.00 at the cash desk on-site with a business card.
Trade visitors without an invitation can purchase a ticket for €70.00 at the cash desk on-site, upon presentation of a business card proving their employment in the horeca sector.
The event targets professionals from the hotel, restaurant, café, and catering sectors, including hoteliers, restaurateurs, chefs, suppliers, and final year hotel school students.
Horeca Expo takes place at Flanders Expo, located at Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Gent, Belgium.
