Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO 2027 – Exhibitors
Your personal introduction to dozens of food, drink, hospitality and retail buyers and influencers
In 2027, two established hospitality industry EXPOs come together to create one must-attend event.
The Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo, delivered by Business South for 20 years, joins forces with Elevate, the hospitality, catering and cleaning innovation show from Comax.
This exciting, combined event will connect regional producers with buyers, innovators and decision-makers from across the food, drink, hospitality, catering, retail and cleaning sectors.
By bringing the events together, the 2027 EXPO will attract a wider audience, extend its geographical reach, and create new opportunities for exhibitors to connect with buyers. Exhibitors will benefit from increased visibility, valuable new partnerships and access to a broader supply chain.
A Unique Opportunity for Exhibitors
The Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo offers producers a personal introduction to hundreds of influential buyers and industry professionals in one location.
As a regional producer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet influential food, drink and retail buyers face-to-face
- Share your story and unique brand values
- Showcase, demonstrate, and offer tastings of your products
- Build valuable relationships with other producers and industry professionals
- Secure commercial contracts tailored to your business
The Central South is one of the UK’s leading foodie destinations, driven by passionate producers committed to quality, provenance, sustainability, and ethical practices – values that increasingly influence purchasing decisions across supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, farm shops, and delis.
Exhibitor Benefits
Exhibitors will have a dedicated space to showcase their products, including room for displays and tastings, alongside:
- Listing on the Business South website (including logo and link)
- Bespoke EXPO social media graphics for promotion
- Inclusion in pre-event marketing campaigns
- Opportunity to submit promotional video content and testimonials
- Exposure across a wider, more diverse audience base
Taste of the Central South Awards
Celebrate excellence with our prestigious awards, recognising the very best in regional food and drink. Categories include:
- Best brand and packaging
- Passion behind the product
- Taste of the region
About Elevate & Comax
Comax, your all-in-one partner for smarter, sustainable business solutions, brings together Elevate. Find out more about Elevate.
Don’t Miss Out
The 2027 combined EXPO is set to be the most exciting yet – bringing together the very best of food, drink, hospitality, and industry innovation under one roof.
Hampshire Fare members receive a 20% discount on stands until 1st December 2026.
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
