Mediterranean foodservice trends shape purchasing decisions for restaurants and suppliers each year. Gastrónoma 2026 runs at Feria Valencia from 26 to 28 October and brings together themed stages, tasting areas and an extensive exhibitor floor for professional buyers.
Dates and venue for Gastrónoma 2026 in Valencia
Gastrónoma 2026 takes place from 26 to 28 October at Feria Valencia. The venue hosts both the trade exhibition and the practical demonstration and tasting areas.
Thematic areas that structure the fair
The event programme organises activity by dedicated zones. Cocina Central–L’Exquisit Mediterrani focuses on live cooking; Wine Experience groups wine and cava tastings and training; Be Sweet concentrates on professional pastry; Entreolivos and Aula Tescoma highlight olive oil and rice. Tasting spaces such as Barras Gourmet, Túnel del Queso and the Restaurante Gastronómico link products directly with the restaurateur audience.
Exhibitor profile and commercial formats
The organisers list more than 290 exhibitors for the edition. Exhibitors include food producers, beverage distributors, hospitality equipment suppliers and ingredient companies. The exhibition layout also reserves spaces for artisan producers and small-scale suppliers to connect with buyers.
Key figures reported for the event
- Exhibitors: +290
- Speakers and stage participants: +234
- Thematic areas: 18
- Professional visitors: 91 %
- Visitors from other regions: 29 %
- International visitors: 4 %
These figures provide a snapshot of the professional composition and reach of the show.
Practical B2B prospecting at Gastrónoma 2026
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Prioritise target leads. Identify a shortlist of 15 priority companies among exhibitors and participants in product zones before you enter the venue.
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Plan visits by area. Allocate time to the zones most relevant to your offer. For beverages and sommellerie focus on Wine Experience and the spirits area; for ingredients head to producers and Plaça de l’Artesania.
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Bring succinct samples and technical sheets. Quick visual demonstrations work well in spaces like Be Sweet and Cooking.
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Activate the stand with micro-demos timed to show schedules. Synchronise with live cooking or tasting sessions to increase qualified footfall.
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Execute fast follow-up. Capture contacts digitally and send a tailored email within 48 hours including a short video or photo from the meeting and a concrete commercial proposal.
What the programme delivers to buyers and technical staff
The fair combines live demonstrations, national competitions and tasting areas that allow buyers and technical staff to evaluate products under realistic hospitality conditions. Competitions such as MMACE and pastry contests serve as technical benchmarks for preparation and presentation.
Gastrónoma 2026 keeps the event model of dedicated thematic zones and hands-on demonstrations. If your aim is to secure regional distribution or showcase products to sommeliers and chefs, structuring your visit by zones and tightening post-show follow-up will improve commercial outcomes.
Find exhibitor lists, schedules and ticketing on the official site http://gastronoma.feriavalencia.com and build a visit plan aligned with your commercial priorities.
Registration and tickets on the official website: gastronoma.es
