The UK hospitality and food sectors turn their attention to Glasgow in late February. Scothot 2027 takes place from 24 to 25 February at the SEC Centre and brings together suppliers, distributors and chefs focused on hotels, restaurants and institutional catering.
Practical information for Scothot 2027
The event is held at the SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW. Opening hours are 24 February from 10:00 to 18:00 and 25 February from 10:00 to 17:00. The venue is connected to city transport and pedestrian routes within the complex.
Exhibitor and visitor profile at this edition
Exhibitors include manufacturers of professional kitchen equipment, suppliers of food and beverages and service companies for hospitality operators. The visitor mix targets hotel purchasers, procurement managers for chains and commercial caterers, creating an environment for technical and commercial evaluation of products.
Program highlights
The schedule features the Scottish Culinary Championships, a key live competition that draws professional attention. Exhibition areas showcase new machinery and front of house solutions, supported by live demos that allow attendees to see equipment performance in realistic conditions.
Commercial prospecting and networking tactics
Approach Scothot 2027 with a focused plan. First, map exhibitors by product category and craft a concise value proposition tailored to hotels or operators. Second, request demo slots at stands to showcase use cases during live sessions. Third, collect structured contact data and set fixed follow up dates for calls or trials to avoid generic outreach.
Key numbers
The event lists 7,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors, providing a concentrated commercial environment for supplier and operator meetings.
Closing note and official link
For commercial teams prioritise stands offering live demonstrations and attend sessions linked to the Scottish Culinary Championships to detect product trends and professional preferences. Full registration and event details are available at the official site http://www.scothot.co.uk which includes the agenda and exhibitor list.
Scothot 2027 gives a practical snapshot of supply and demand in Scottish hospitality and foodservice, useful for adjusting product ranges and commercial plans for the year ahead.
