Gourmet Festival & B2B Summit
Food & Beverage Industry ◆ Restaurants ◆ Hotels ◆ Delicatessen ◆ Retail
Two business days where producers meet the buyers who decide what hotels, restaurants and retailers serve next, followed by a public gourmet weekend of tastings, chefs and country specialties.
All dates & cities: www.vivavitaexpos.com/calendar
Everything in one place
Four days, from buying table to festival table
Two business days for the people who decide what hotels, restaurants and retailers buy next, followed by a public weekend where guests taste, discover and shop.
Opening, keynotes, pre-arranged buyer meetings, producer presentations and tastings for trade.
Trade & Hosted BuyersWholesale negotiations, distributor and importer meetings, FoodTech and kitchen technology showcases.
Trade + Premium VIPTaste the World pavilion opens to the public with chef demonstrations, tastings and gourmet shopping.
PublicCountry specialties, masterclass tastings, live cooking and the closing celebration.
PublicWho takes part
Two clear groups meet here: the brands that sell and present, and the buyers who source for menus, shelves, hotels and fleets.
Exhibitors & Brands
- Food & beverage brandsGourmet food, beverages, coffee, tea, confectionery, premium products
- Producers & manufacturersCountry specialties, artisan foods, organic, functional and healthy food
- Wine & premium beveragesWineries, spirits, craft drinks, coffee and bakery companies
- Alternative & future foodPlant-based, fermented and next-generation protein brands
- FoodTech & HospitalityTechAI, robotics, smart kitchens, booking, POS and payment technology
- Kitchen, tableware & suppliesProfessional kitchen equipment, glassware, hotel and catering supplies
- Guest experience & designHotel amenities, interiors, furniture, cleaning and hygiene solutions
- Concepts & servicesFranchise concepts, hospitality consultants, travel and tourism companies
Buyers & Decision-Makers
- Hotels & resortsGeneral Managers, F&B Directors, Executive Chefs, Purchasing Directors, Owners
- Restaurants & gastronomyOwners, restaurant groups, Executive Chefs, F&B and Purchasing Managers, franchise operators
- Delicatessen & gourmet retailDelicatessen houses, department store food halls, gourmet retailers, supermarket buyers
- DistributionFood distributors, importers, wholesalers and buying groups
- Catering & institutionalCatering groups, event caterers, airlines, cruise lines, hospitals, universities, corporate catering
- Travel & hospitality groupsResort groups, tour operators, destination companies, luxury travel groups
- Investment & developmentHotel developers, restaurant investors, private equity, family offices, franchise investors
Meet the buyers who decide what hotels, restaurants, retailers and hospitality groups buy next.
Hosted Buyer Programme
Come to discover what your restaurant, hotel or delicatessen could serve, buy and use next.
Restaurant owners, executive chefs, F&B directors, delicatessen buyers and purchasing decision-makers receive real sourcing value across the two business days.
- Complimentary VIP and B2B Summit admission
- Pre-arranged B2B meetings with relevant exhibitors
- Taste new products before they reach your menu
- Meet local and international producers
- Gourmet, premium, healthy and functional foods
- Beverages, coffee, bakery and specialty products
- FoodTech, kitchen technology and AI solutions
- Equipment, tableware and hospitality suppliers
- Special wholesale and partnership offers
- Direct access to distributors and importers
- New restaurant and franchise concepts
- Chef demonstrations, tastings and presentations
- Networking with hotel groups, chefs and investors
Hosted Buyer participation runs through an official APEX invitation, an approved partner voucher or a qualifying booking. Each benefit applies once confirmed in writing by APEX, subject to verification, programme relevance and capacity.
Taste the World™ — International Gourmet & Delicatessen Pavilion
Delicatessen comes from every corner of the world. Each edition presents up to 10 country and regional pavilions, each with its own producers; participation varies by edition. A buyer walks the route, tastes, meets the producer and finds the distributor in one afternoon.
Jamón Serrano, Jamón Ibérico, Manchego, olives, olive oil, saffron, tapas products
Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, truffles, pasta, balsamic vinegar, espresso, gelato
Cheese, pâtisserie, chocolate, bakery, fine gourmet products
Bakery, pretzels, sausages, artisan foods, confectionery
Premium dates, Arabic coffee, saffron, spices, pistachios, halva, baklava
Fine teas, Sichuan sauces, soy and oyster sauces, dim sum products, dried specialties
Matcha, wagyu products, ramen ingredients, sauces, premium tea
Curry pastes, sauces, jasmine rice, coconut products, tropical fruits
Vietnamese coffee, fish sauce, pho ingredients, rice paper, cashews, Phu Quoc pepper
BBQ specialties, premium meats, salsas, chili, chocolate, functional foods
For visitors
Authentic products from around the globe, chef demonstrations and gourmet shopping across the weekend.
For buyers
Wholesale pricing, distributor introductions and menu-ready products across every country pavilion.
Top 10 shown here. Further countries join edition by edition, from Greece, Switzerland and Korea to India and beyond.
The buyer route: taste the product, meet the producer, discuss wholesale pricing, find the distributor, put it on the menu.
Delicatessen & fine food
Delicatessen houses join as Hosted Buyers and as exhibitors, presenting their own ranges while sourcing new producers for their counters and food halls.
Charcuterie & cheese
Cured hams, salumi, sausages and regional cheeses with producer tastings at the counter.
Oils, pantry & specialties
Extra-virgin olive oils, vinegars, truffles, saffron, spices, preserves and sauces.
Sweet, coffee & tea
Chocolate, pâtisserie, confectionery, specialty coffee, premium teas and matcha.
The business programme
Eight business worlds give restaurant owners, hotel purchasing teams and importers concrete reasons to come: better margins, new suppliers, practical solutions and products they can order.
Restaurant & Hotel Business Forum
Food costing, menu pricing, purchasing, staffing, revenue management and profitability.
Packaging, Delivery & Takeaway
Packaging suppliers, reusable systems, delivery technology and takeaway concepts.
Fresh, Frozen & Convenience Food
Seafood, meat, produce, frozen ranges and ready-to-serve products for professional kitchens.
Private Label & Contract Manufacturing
Own-brand food and beverages, co-packing and exclusive hotel or retail ranges.
Bar & Beverage Experience
Wine, craft beer, cocktails, alcohol-free drinks, pairings, dispensing and ice equipment.
Sustainable Kitchens
Food waste, refrigeration, energy, water and responsible sourcing that lower costs.
Food Startups, Franchises & Investment
Founder pitches, franchise introductions, expansion plans and investor meetings.
Chef & Hospitality Academy
Live cooking, practical demonstrations and bookable masterclasses every morning.
For exhibitors
- Booth with tasting space for trade buyers and visitors
- Refrigeration and cooking arrangements on request
- Direct retail sales on the public weekend
- Pre-arranged meetings with Hosted Buyers
- Daily stage presentation slot, scaled to booth size
- Lead collection and exhibitor directory listing
Admission & what's included
Admission follows the standard VIVAVITA ticket prices for each edition. Your pass gives access to the Gourmet Festival, the exhibition and the programme listed for its valid days.
Gourmet Tasting Experience — included with your ticket
Every eligible ticket includes one petite three-course tasting meal and one beverage, across all VIVAVITA Gourmet Festival editions.
One meal experience per eligible ticket, redeemed once during its validity, including multi-day passes. Menus vary by city and participating restaurant partner. Additional food and beverages are available to purchase.
Public Festival Pass
Gourmet exhibition, Taste the World pavilions, live cooking, open-stage talks, gourmet shopping, exhibitor samples where offered, plus the petite tasting meal and one beverage.
B2B Summit Pass
Exhibition on the booked business days, sourcing and business sessions, supplier presentations, networking, meeting requests, plus the petite tasting meal and one beverage.
Premium VIP Pass
All B2B benefits plus the listed premium masterclasses, guided tastings and VIP networking programme, plus the petite tasting meal and one beverage.
Approved Hosted Buyer
Complimentary approved B2B and VIP admission with relevant pre-arranged supplier meetings, as confirmed in writing by APEX, plus the petite tasting meal and one beverage.
Premium masterclasses, guided tastings and special experiences are included where stated in the ticket description. Further meals, purchased drinks, shopping, travel and accommodation are charged separately unless expressly included.
Dates & cities
The Gourmet Festival & B2B Summit runs inside selected VIVAVITA editions worldwide, Thursday to Sunday.
Good to know
Who is the Gourmet Festival & B2B Summit for?
Food and beverage producers, delicatessen houses and hospitality suppliers on the exhibitor side; restaurant, hotel, retail, distribution and catering decision-makers on the buyer side; and gourmet-loving visitors on the weekend.
How do I become a Hosted Buyer?
Send the Hosted Buyer application above. Participation runs through an official APEX invitation, an approved partner voucher or a qualifying booking, and each confirmed benefit is stated in writing.
How do I exhibit or join a country pavilion?
Apply through the exhibitor portal at abc-worldwide.com/exhibitor. Producers from the same country can exhibit together inside their Taste the World country pavilion.
Where are the dates?
All editions, cities and dates are listed at vivavitaexpos.com/calendar.
Where do I buy tickets?
Visitor and business tickets follow the standard VIVAVITA prices for each edition and are available at ApexTicketWorld.com.
Is food included in my ticket?
Yes. Every eligible ticket includes one petite three-course tasting meal (appetiser, petite main course, dessert) and one beverage, redeemed once during the ticket's validity. Menus vary by city and restaurant partner.
Contact the event team
Questions about exhibiting, country pavilions, sponsorship or Hosted Buyer invitations reach the team through this form.