Trade Events

New Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub launches at Expowest Cornwall

The Expowest Cornwall trade show, 2-3 March 2027, has launched the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub, a new feature designed to connect hospitality businesses with organisations supporting skills, training, apprenticeships, recruitment and workforce development.

How can Devon’s food and drink businesses thrive in a changing climate?

Join Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon on 29 September 2026 for a People Planet Profit event focused on practical solutions for resilience, adaptation and growth.

Bristol Bar Show returns with 130+ brands and a new chapter for BARBI

South West hospitality will come together in Bristol later this month as the Bristol Bar Show returns to Shredenhams in Broadmead on Monday 21 September.

Sponsored Content

Strong early momentum builds for Source Roadshow 2027

The Source Roadshow is already showing strong momentum for 2027, with a number of leading foodservice suppliers and Somerset-based businesses confirming their return to the one-day trade event at the Bath & West Showground.

The Source trade show sponsors Casual Dining category at Taste of the West Awards 2026

The Source trade show is proud to be an affiliate sponsor of the Taste of the West Awards 2026, supporting the Casual Dining category – an area that continues to play a vital role in reflecting how people eat, meet and experience food across the South West.

Canned Wine Group asks: “Does it pay to be a first mover?” at this year’s London Wine Fair

Canned Wine Group is back for its fourth year exhibiting at the London Wine Fair 2026.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 to take place at Aerospace Bristol

VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on Wednesday 3rd June.

Sponsored Content

Rise & Shine supports FUEL LIVE 2026

Rise & Shine is proud to be supporting FUEL LIVE 2026, KW Marketing’s flagship live event for ambitious food & drink brands ready to turn marketing into predictable sales, on Thursday 23rd April at The View, Sandy Park, Exeter.

Meet the Gin Maker: An exclusive hospitality networking event at Boringdon Hall

The Institute of Hospitality South West Region is delighted to invite hospitality professionals to an exclusive “Meet the Gin Maker” networking event, taking place on 22 April 2026, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Sponsored Content

Source Roadshow makes successful debut at Bath & West Showground

The first Source Roadshow brought together Somerset’s food, drink, retail, and hospitality sectors, attracting over 140 exhibitors and trade buyers representing hundreds of hospitality, catering, and retail businesses.

Gather, the South West food and drink summit, returns to Exeter

Gather is returning on Wednesday 10th June to The Forum at the University of Exeter bringing together the region’s producers, industry leaders and academics for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation.

Diary Date: Cornwall’s first sustainability event series for the hospitality sector

Roots: Planet is a brand‑new sustainability event designed for hospitality businesses of every size in Cornwall – from start‑ups and independents to large hotels and visitor attractions.

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW hosts inspiring Discovery Day

The South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, The Food Works^SW welcomed UK-based businesses on Thursday 5th March for its latest Discovery Day, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore its specialist facilities.

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall joins St Austell Brewery for St Piran’s Day celebration of Cornish food and drink

St Austell Brewery welcomed acclaimed chef, broadcaster and sustainability campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to its head office on 5th March as part of a special St Piran’s Day event celebrating Cornwall’s rich food and drink culture.

Sponsored Content

Beyond the plate: why The Source Roadshow is worth your day

When The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.

Marco Pierre White to headline Four Seasons Fruiterers stand at the new Source Roadshow

The new Source Roadshow is set to make a powerful impression, and one of its standout attractions promises to be Four Seasons Fruiterers – not least because they will be joined by one of the most influential chefs of our time, Marco Pierre White.

Trade Events

Footer