Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO 2027 – Buyers
In 2027, two established industry events come together to create one must-attend trade exhibition.
The Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo, delivered by Business South for over 20 years, is joining forces with Elevate, the hospitality, catering and cleaning innovation show from Comax.
Together, they will create a dynamic showcase that connects regional producers, buyers, suppliers, innovators, and decision-makers across the food, drink, hospitality, catering, retail, and cleaning sectors.
Bringing everything under one roof, the Central South Food, Drink & Elevate Trade Expo 2027 offers unparalleled opportunities to discover new products from our incredible regional producers, source suppliers, and explore industry innovations.
For Trade Buyers
Discover. Taste. Connect.
The Food and Drink Expo is an unparalleled opportunity for trade buyers to meet dozens of food and drink producers from across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Dorset, alongside suppliers and service providers serving the wider hospitality industry.
You will discover exceptional regional food and drink, hear the stories behind the brands, and meet producers face-to-face while exploring the latest products, services and innovations shaping the industry.
Whether you’re sourcing new products, strengthening relationships with existing suppliers, or identifying future business partners, the EXPO offers everything you need in one place.
The Central South is one of the UK’s leading food and drink destinations, driven by passionate producers committed to quality, provenance, sustainability and ethical practices. These values are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions across hospitality, foodservice and retail.
Why Attend?
- Meet regional food and drink producers
- Sample products and explore innovations
- Discover new products and emerging trends
- Find new business opportunities
- Connect with hospitality, catering and cleaning suppliers
- Build valuable industry connections
This event is free for genuine trade buyers and industry professionals. To ensure maximum value for exhibitors and visitors, the event is strictly intended for professionals involved in buying, sourcing, procurement, hospitality, catering, retail and related sectors. Anyone attending for purposes outside of business buying or sourcing may be refused entry or asked to leave.
The first 100 registered buyers will receive a complimentary goody bag. featuring a selection of locally produced food and drink.
Elevate is the hospitality, catering and cleaning innovation show, brouht to you by Comax, specialists in smarter, more sustainable business solutions. Through this exciting partnership, Elevate will introduce visitors to the latest products, technology, services and ideas helping businesses across the hospitality, catering and cleaning sector operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Find out more about Elevate.
Speakers
Speakers TBC
Exhibitors
Cavendish Ship Stores
Formed in 1978, Cavendish has gained an enviable reputation for quality and reliability in the wholesale supply of food and drink products to most of the major cruise and ferry lines, merchant fleets, as well as to the military and overseas retail customers.
Comax UK
Established in 1992, Comax UK is one of the largest wholesalers in the South, specialising in commercial janitorial, catering and care products, we are committed to offering sustainable solutions.
Hampshire Fare
Celebrating our amazing food, drink and artisan talent. Our local larders are rich and diverse, featuring produce from coast and country, downland, moorland and forest.
Event Partners
