Events / UKHospitality Event

Food Matters Live 2026

Jun 03

clock icon Wednesday 3rd June - Thursday 4th June 9:30 - 17:00

clock icon Olympia, London

Why attend:

  • 100+ expert speakers across two main stages, including chefs, culinary leaders, and food innovators such as Neil Rankin, Frank Lantz and Jozef Youssef, alongside organisations including Unilever, Kraft Heinz, The Coca-Cola Company, Yakult, Magnum, Tesco and Sainsbury’s
  • Insight into the biggest menu drivers in hospitality,  from flavour trends and premiumisation to plant-based innovation, wellness, and reduced sugar
  • New 2026 features: NPD Zone, Colour & Flavour Lab, and Sensory Lab,  built around real-world menu creation and product development
  • Direct access to chefs, operators, ingredient specialists, and brands shaping the future of eating out

UKHospitality members receive 15% off tickets. Apply today and once approved use code UKHOS15 when booking.

Whether you’re building menus for pubs, restaurants, hotels, or casual dining, this is where the next wave of ideas is being tested.

When

Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026

Where

Olympia, London

About

The Event Preview for Food Matters Live 2026 is now live,  and this year’s return to London brings together the ideas, ingredients, and innovation shaping what’s next for food, flavour, and the out-of-home experience.

For those focused on creating standout menus, managing margins, and responding to fast-changing guest expectations, this is a chance to see where foodservice innovation, flavour development, and consumer trends are heading next.

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