The Mediterranean hospitality and food service sector meets in Nice from 1 to 3 February 2026. Agecotel 2026 gathers suppliers of equipment, ingredients and services for restaurants, hotels, bakeries and collective catering in a compact, professional setting.
Practical information for Agecotel 2026
Agecotel 2026 takes place at the Palais des Expositions Nice Nicexpo between 1 and 3 February 2026. The fair keeps a biennial rhythm and is organised with dedicated zones for demonstrations, contests and short-format workshops. Professional badges and the event schedule are available through the official site.
Sectors and exhibitor profile at Agecotel 2026
Exhibitors cover restaurant supplies, hotel equipment, bakery and pastry production, chocolate, deli products and solutions for collective catering. The floor mix includes kitchen equipment manufacturers, product distributors, furniture suppliers and machinery brands for artisan and industrial bakeries. Attending professionals typically include chefs, pastry chefs, hoteliers and buyers for catering services.
Programme highlights and competitions
The programme features short practical workshops, culinary demonstrations under the Show Devant banner, and a forum on collective catering. Competitions scheduled include the Challenge Jeunes Talents, the Wine Up Trophy and the Cacao Criollo Trophy. Sessions run across the three days and involve starred chefs and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France on juries.
Commercial prospecting at Agecotel 2026
For focused B2B work, map the 250 brands present and shortlist a manageable set of exhibitors to meet. Book 20 minute slots to review machines or product samples, prepare technical sheets and cost comparisons, and note delivery times and warranty terms. For food samples ensure labelling and traceability details are on hand to satisfy buyers for collective catering. Capture meeting outcomes in your CRM with clear next steps and deadlines for follow up.
Key figures for this edition
This edition lists 130 exhibitors and around 250 brands. Agecotel 2026 corresponds to the 32nd edition of the fair, which has a history extending over 35 years serving professionals in the South Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region.
If your plan is to refresh menus, source bakery equipment or evaluate new suppliers, Agecotel 2026 combines contests and live demos that let you see solutions in operation. Check the schedule and request a professional badge at https://www.agecotel.com to secure meetings and optimise your visit.
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