The must-attend for the UK's food and beverage sector
IFE (International Food & Drink Event) is one of the most anticipated and comprehensive beverage and food exhibitions in the UK. The exhibition is held for four days in March. Montgomery International Ltd organises it.
IFE 2026
The next live event for IFE will be held in 2026 between March 30th and April 1st 2026 at ExCeL London. These latest updates come from organisers. They have expressed their gratitude to all the participants who attended the 2025 live edition of the event.
Affordable Hotel Offers Near ExCeL, London
Business travel does not need to be time-intensive. Trade Fair Trips Ltd assure that your travels will be time-saving by offering hotels near ExCeL London. They include excellent public transport options to reduce your commuting. We are also here to assist with additional services. The examples incorporate providing meeting rooms or securing airport transport. Trade Fair Trips makes work trips easy!
On foot:
20 minutes when travelling from London City Airport
Not advisable when travelling from London Central Station
By car:
7 minutes when travelling from London City Airport
41 minutes when travelling from London Central Station
By public transport:
9 minutes when travelling from London City Airport
51 minutes when travelling from London Central Station
Hotels near IFE
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Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport | 1.2 | London | from € 627.75 EUR | Book Now | |
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Oxford Hotel | 17.54 | London | on request | Request | |
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Fraser Place Canary Wharf | 4.5 | London | on request | Request | |
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Best Western Boltons Hotel | 15 | London | on request | Request | |
| Grange City Hotel | 8 | London | on request | Request | ||
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The Westbridge Hotel | 5.2 | London | on request | Request | |
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The Tower Hotel | 9.2 | London | on request | Request | |
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Seraphine - Kensington Olympia | 12 | London | on request | Request | |
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Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bond Street | 14.22 | London | on request | Request | |
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ibis London Excel-Docklands | 0.3 | London | on request | Request |
- The audience that runs over 27,000 trade visitors;
- More than 100 countries have sent representation;
- Specific Show Sections like Gourmet Drinker, Artisan Market, Grocery, Frozen Food and International Gourmet, Baked Goods and Ingredients;
- Anima Insight, Planet Organic, Tesco, and Think Hospitality are among the leaders of the support program;
- Become a witness to the entire production chain in action.
You have top exhibitors showcase innovations in every produce category. These include dairy products, bakery, confectionery products and drinks. They also feature health foods, meat products and even British food. It is a benchmark event that allows you to tap into the UK market. IFE has remained relevant for diverse reasons. One of them is that the event provides buyers with access to the entire product spectrum. They can also network with related professionals such as scientists and chefs. The supporting program combines high-value information with adrenaline-fuelled excitement. There are live chef demonstrations and a gala. There are also thematic discussions of industry trends and diverse high-stakes cooking competitions. Examples include the pizza championships. Costco, Sainsbury’s, Тesco, and Coca-Cola exhibit here. So do Kellogg, Lidl,Mars Food and McVities.
Where in London is the best place to host such a massive event? It is held in ExCeL London. Professional visitors will have access to a variety of products and events daily from around 10:00 until 17:00. Yet, visitors should note that the specific work hours for the day might change.
IFE 2022
The 2022 edition of IFE signified the successful restart of the trade fair after an enforced break due to Covid-19. The rendition occurred at ExCeL London as a face-to-face trade show between the dates 21.03.2022 - 23.03.2022. It received approximately 760 exhibitors.
IFE 2023
IFE's 2023 rendition featured over 27,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from 91 countries. Over 10,000 products were presented and examined during the live trade fair held at ExCeL London. The event took place between 20.03.2023 and 22.03.2023.
IFE 2024
IFE's 2024 edition was a live trade fair that took place in ExCeL London. It was hosted between 25.03.2024 and 27.03.2024. It was attended by over 30 000 participants, including 900 exhibitors.
IFE 2025
The 2025 edition of IFE London took place as a live trade fair in ExCeL London. It was held between the dates of 17.03.2025 and 19.03.2025. It presented the wares of 1,250 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors.
