The UK specialty coffee scene gathers in late September in London to assess new products and equipment. Caffè Culture Show 2026 brings together coffee shop owners, roasters, buyers and hospitality professionals for two days at the Business Design Centre.
Dates venue and opening hours
Caffè Culture Show 2026 runs on 29 and 30 September 2026 at the Business Design Centre in Islington. Opening hours are Tuesday 29 September 10:00 to 17:00 and Wednesday 30 September 10:00 to 16:00. Trade admission is free with registration.
Key figures for 2026
The show lists 3,500 trade visitors and more than 120 exhibitors. Attendees will encounter hundreds of products and pieces of equipment aimed at the café and beverage market.
Who exhibits and who visits
Exhibitors include roasters, equipment manufacturers, milk and extraction system suppliers, packaged product distributors and point of sale service providers. Visitors are mainly coffee shop operators, chain buyers, independent owners and hospitality professionals seeking new suppliers and product updates.
Program highlights and feature zones
The official program features a Feature Programme, a Roasters Zone and Caffè Insights. These areas serve as testing grounds for cup tasting and focused industry insight. The exhibitor list and session details are published on the event website.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at the show
- Set clear targets for each day and prioritize meetings with the top suppliers that match your purchasing agenda.
- Visit the Roasters Zone to cup coffees and collect technical sheets on origin and roast profiles to speed purchasing decisions.
- For equipment sourcing, prepare dimensions and technical requirements so conversations focus on compatibility and operating cost.
- Bring a menu brief or product samples so suppliers can propose tailored solutions for your outlet.
- Combine time on the show floor with selected Caffè Insights sessions to balance demos and sector knowledge.
A focused plan will make the two days at Caffè Culture Show 2026 productive for sourcing and evaluation. Full exhibitor information and registration are available at http://www.caffecultureshow.com
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