The hospitality and foodservice industry sets its professional calendar for early November in Barcelona. The 2026 edition concentrates product showcases, machinery and live cooking in Hall 1 at the Recinto Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona.
Dates and venue for Gastronomic Forum 2026
Gastronomic Forum 2026 runs from 2 to 4 November 2026 in Barcelona. The scheduled venue is Hall 1 at the Recinto Gran Via, part of Fira de Barcelona, selected for its infrastructure and event flow.
Sectors and exhibitors present at the show
The event covers a broad range of categories from culinary products to professional equipment. Listed sectors include gastronomic products, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, coffee and tea, frozen products, pastry and bakery, meat, seafood and dairy. Suppliers of cooking equipment, refrigeration, industrial cleaning, tableware and hospitality technology also feature.
Program highlights for this edition
The program blends showcookings and presentations across dedicated stages. Internal spaces include an adaptable Auditorium, hands on Workshops with live cooking and the Forum Lab focused on bakery, pastry and pizza. Partner areas such as El Rebost de Catalunya, the sustainable food classroom and Aula Makro host demonstrations and debates with chefs and producers. Previous editions recorded over 190 showcookings and around 180 speakers, reflecting the level of onsite activity.
Key figures
Recent figures provide scale for the event. In 2025 the fair recorded 426 exhibitors and welcomed 21,800 professional visitors. The content lineup included 75 chefs combining 52 Michelin stars and an extensive calendar of live sessions with tastings.
Commercial prospecting tactics for exhibitors
To convert visits into leads, align demos with peak Auditorium and workshop schedules. Practical steps:
- Coordinate live demonstrations to coincide with high traffic sessions to increase sampling impact.
- Preselect target buyers using the exhibitor catalogue and set meeting slots in advance.
- Bring calibrated tasting portions and technical datasheets to facilitate purchase decisions.
- Position product launches within Forum Lab or Aula Makro to gain visibility among specialized buyers.
What buyers and distributors find useful
Beyond products and equipment, the show surfaces sourcing trends and local suppliers. The sustainable food area and the regional producers space highlight proximity sourcing and eco focused suppliers, relevant for purchasing teams updating menus and supplier lists.
Closing note
For teams focused on horeca channels, prepare an agenda anchored on thematic classrooms and live demos and use the event tools to schedule meetings. Full details and ticketing are available at the official site https://www.gastronomicforumbarcelona.com
