Foodservice giant Aramark UK will be on the lookout for the next wave of exciting suppliers of Food, Drink & Hospitality week, when it returns to Excel London from 30 March to 01 April 2026.
The Producer & New Supplier Showcase will give exhibitors from Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, which comprises IFE, HRC, IFE Manufacturing, Hospitality Tech360 and The Pub Show, the chance to pitch their products and services to a panel of Aramark’s foodservice experts for potential supply opportunities across the company’s UK and Ireland network.
Speaking about the event, Stephen Brennan, VP Supply Chain & Procurement, Aramark UK & IRL, said: “Aramark UK are delighted to be once more bringing our New Supplier & Producer Showcase to Food, Drink & Hospitality Week in 2026. This will be the third occasion the ‘Dragons’ Den-style’ showcase has featured as part of a busy three days at Excel London.
“We are looking forward to holding our new supplier search programme next year. This initiative has proved hugely valuable for Aramark UK, helping us make connections with dynamic British and international businesses, socially driven start-ups and passionate, diverse companies.
“Many of these businesses have gone on to be mentored by the Aramark team and have become an integral part of our supply chain. The Sausage Man, Freddie’s Farm and Truffle Hunter are just some of the companies we continue to work with today after meeting through this event. We would welcome anyone exhibiting in 2026 to apply to be part of this showcase and stand a chance of developing business with the UK’s fastest-growing contract caterer.”
Federico Dellafiore, Event Director for IFE, added: “The Aramark Producer & New Supplier Showcase will be a highlight of the show and a real opportunity for exhibitors to connect directly with one of the most respected names in foodservice. It’s a chance for suppliers to present their products to senior decision-makers at Aramark and potentially take the first step towards a significant commercial partnership. We’re thrilled to see this initiative return for 2026 as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week.”
Following an initial review of applications, shortlisted suppliers will be invited to pitch live to the Aramark UK panel of directors, buyers, operations and culinary leaders at the Producer & New Supplier Showcase in March 2026. Successful suppliers will then begin the process of onboarding their products into the Aramark Foodservice business.
To find out more and apply to enter, visit ife.co.uk/producer-new-supplier-showcase-aramark. Applications are open to exhibiting companies only.
