The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show and lunch! Deliver “Best Shows Yet”New London super-show confirmed for 2026 with addition of Natural & Organic Food Show and Artisan Food & Drink Show
London, September 2025 — A buzzing show floor, legendary speakers and hundreds of game-changing innovations made this year’s National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show and lunch! their most successful yet. The co-located events, held on 24–25 September, attracted 8,664 attendees — an 8% increase on 2024 — cementing their reputation as the UK’s leading trade shows shaping the future of hospitality and food retail.
Senior buyers and operators from brands including 200 Degrees, Aramark, Azzurri Group, Bill’s, British Airways, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Compass, Costa, GAIL’s, Greggs, Greene King, Harrods, Holland & Barrett, itsu, LEON, Nando’s, PizzaExpress, Punch Pubs & Co, The Restaurant Group, Sainsbury’s, Starbucks, Stonegate Group, Tesco, Whitbread, wagamama and more were in attendance.
Industry leaders praised the shows as “invaluable” networking and learning opportunities:
- “It’s really important to be at lunch! It’s a great place to meet new partners that can help you innovate and hear from industry leaders about what’s going on in their businesses,” said Thomas Campbell-Rawlinson, Head of Development, M&S Food.
- “Lunch! is the best event to catch up with suppliers, colleagues, peers and friends from the hospitality industry. Invaluable insight from leaders sharing their perspectives on life running the UK’s leading hospitality brands,” said Will Kenney, Commercial Director, 200 Degrees.
- “The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show is the foremost event within UK Hospitality for sharing ideas, networking and identifying exciting new brands, businesses and ideas,” said Gavin Smith, CEO, Pizza Pilgrims.
Group Event Director Chris Brazier commented: “This year’s shows exceeded all expectations – the energy on the floor was incredible. Our exhibitors and speakers truly raised the bar, delivering the very best in innovation, ideas and inspiration. It was fantastic to see so many passionate professionals come together to celebrate the future of hospitality and food retail.”
Natural & Organic Food Show joins in 2026
Building on this success, organisers Diversified UK & Europe have announced that the Natural & Organic Food Show (previously Natural & Organic Products Expo) will join lunch! and The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show from 2026, creating a new umbrella event: The London Food & Drink Shows.
The expanded line-up will also include the Artisan Food & Drink Show, ensuring that the full spectrum of natural, organic, artisan and mainstream innovation is showcased to a broader audience of national and international buyers.
Georgina Baker, Event Director of Natural & Organic Food Show, said: “By co-locating with the food sector’s leading trade shows, we’re providing exhibitors with access to a wider audience of serious buyers while preserving the sense of community and shared values that define our event. This move ensures the brands we champion continue to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”
David Morrin, Commercial Director at Wholefoods Ireland, added: “Natural and Organic Food Show will bring an eclectic mix of brands — industry stalwarts, new entrants, and even returning names. The merging of events creates a laser focus on food across all categories, ensuring real impact.”
Save the Date
The London Food & Drink Shows — comprising The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, lunch!, Natural & Organic Food Show and Artisan Food & Drink Show — will take place at ExCeL London, 16–17 September 2026.
For more information, visit: www.thelondonfoodanddrinkshows.co.uk.
