Shanghai International Hospitality and Catering Industry Expo (HOTELEX Shanghai) 2026

Exhibition Introduction

Shanghai International Hospitality and Catering Industry Expo (HOTELEX Shanghai) 2026 will be held from March 30 to April 2, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Spanning 300,000 square meters and welcoming over 3,000 core exhibitors and 300,000 professional visitors worldwide, this event serves as Asia’s premier B2B platform for the hospitality, F&B, and commercial dining industries.

HOTELEX 2026 will showcase cutting-edge innovations and solutions across sectors including catering equipment, tabletop supplies, premium food ingredients, beverage supply chains, coffee and tea, dairy and ice cream, baking equipment, food processing, and franchise opportunities. It offers one-stop sourcing and cross-industry matchmaking to meet peak spring procurement demand.

The event will host 50+ international forums, competitions, and themed events covering barista skills, mixology, baking, cooking, table setting, and F&B innovation, while gathering top-tier buyers from domestic and international hotel groups, Michelin restaurants, retail chains, and beverage distributors. It also features the HOTELEX Buyer Matchmaking Program and consumer-facing food festivals to connect B2B and B2C markets.

Co-located with the Shanghai Tourism Expo, Hotel & Shop Plus, and 13 related sectors covering 48 vertical segments—from yacht lifestyle to outdoor leisure—the expo drives synergies across tourism, hospitality, commercial space, retail, and catering, creating unmatched business value.

Range of Exhibition

• Catering Equipment: Commercial kitchen systems, smart cooking appliances, and foodservice machinery.
• Tabletop Supplies: Cutlery, dishware, bar accessories, table linens, and presentation tools.
• Premium Ingredient Supply Chain: Seafood, meat, organic produce, frozen food, and high-end imports.
• Beverage Supply Chain: Wine, spirits, beer, juice, water, and beverage logistics.
• Coffee and Tea Supply Chain: Coffee beans, tea leaves, brewing equipment, barista tools, and accessories.
• Ice Cream & Dairy: Ice cream machines, milk products, yogurt, and refrigerated desserts.
• Baking Equipment & Ingredients: Ovens, mixers, baking molds, flours, and baking decorations.
• Food Processing Equipment: Cutting, mixing, freezing, packaging, and preservation machinery.
• Franchise & Chain Resources: Catering franchises, chain brand recruitment, and investment services.

Target Audience