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Central South Food & Drink EXPO

Name: Central South Food & Drink EXPO
Address: Solent Business Centre, Southampton, SO150HW, GB
Telephone: 0844 225 3130
Price range: £
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Welcome to The Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO
Showcasing our region’s amazing producers to food, drink, hospitality and retail buyers and influencers.
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Join us on Tuesday, 9th February, 2027 at
Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl. Business South unites business leaders to drive economic prosperity, with the aim of making the South Central region THE place to work, invest, study, live and enjoy.

16/09/2026

🍪 From a Hampshire home kitchen to the Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO!

Meet Jack’s BackHaus , one of the exhibitors joining us for the 2027 EXPO.

What started as founder Jack experimenting with cookies for friends and family has grown into a business creating handcrafted, small-batch cookies packed with flavour.

With signature creations alongside rotating monthly specials, Jack’s BackHaus has gone from local markets to sending cookies to customers across the UK.

You’ll be able to meet the team, discover their products and see what they’re bringing to this year’s EXPO.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl

Could your business be exhibiting alongside them?

👉 Book your exhibitor stand: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

🎟️ Buyers can also register for a complimentary ticket: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

14/09/2026

It’s all about connections!

As Natasha Dochniak from explains, our Food & Drink EXPO brings local producers together with buyers to create new connections, collaborations and opportunities for local procurement.

In 2027, we’re taking it even further, joining forces with Hampshire Fare and Comax UK for the Central South Food, Drink & Elevate Trade EXPO.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl

Exhibitors, please book your stand today > https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers, your complimentary place is ready to reserve > https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

10/09/2026

Bon & Rose are back for 2027 – and we can’t wait!

We’re delighted to welcome .and.rose back to the Central South Food, Drink & Elevate Trade EXPO, where we’ll once again get to sample their delicious artisan gelato, made in the beautiful Candover Valley in Hampshire.

Crafted on the family farm, Bon & Rose is all about a passion for creating the finest authentic gelato and sorbet — a story of family, flavour and simple pleasures.

We’re proud to bring together some of the very best food and drink producers from across the Central South, to showcase their exceptional products directly to buyers from across the hospitality industry.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 -southampton-utilia-bowl

Want to showcase your products to hospitality buyers? Join Bon & Rose and our fantastic line-up of exhibitors and book your stand for 2027.

Exhibitors > https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers > https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

08/09/2026

Every year, our team produces the Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO with one simple ambition: to champion local producers, encourage local procurement and showcase the amazing food and drink being created right here in our region.

And this year, we’re making it even bigger and better. We’ve joined forces with the fabulous Hampshire Fare and Comax UK to create the Central South Food, Drink & Elevate Trade EXPO — bringing together food, drink, hospitality, catering and cleaning to deliver a complete showcase of hospitality excellence.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl

Join us for this unique showcase of the incredible food and drink being produced across the Central South

Exhibitors – book here: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers – register for your complimentary ticket: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

See you at the Trade EXPO!

07/09/2026

A big thank you to the Daily Echo for covering the Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo 2027! 🙌

We’re excited to bring the region’s food, drink and hospitality community together in Southampton for a day focused on showcasing local businesses, building connections and creating new opportunities.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 Hilton Southampton, Utilita Bowl

Read more in the Daily Echo: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26475122.food-drink-trade-expo-launch-southampton-2027/

👉 Be part of the 2027 EXPO:

Exhibitors: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

06/09/2026

Exhibitor bookings are now underway for the 2027 Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO!

Make sure you secure your stand soon and put your business in front of buyers, chefs, hospitality professionals and industry decision-makers from across the region.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
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We’re delighted to welcome back The Book And Bucket Cheese Company, one of our longstanding exhibitors. Based in the heart of Dorset, the team will once again be showcasing their award-winning, handmade cheeses.

With Gold awards at both the World Cheese Awards and International Cheese Awards, Book and Bucket’s cheeses are synonymous with quality and great taste — and are loved by executive chefs around the world.

Whether you’re a producer looking to reach new buyers or a food, drink or hospitality business looking to make new connections, the 2027 EXPO is the place to be.

👉 Exhibitors: Find out more and book your stand: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

🎟️ Buyers: Register for your complimentary ticket: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-buyers-2027/

04/09/2026

Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo 2027 🍴

In 2027, two established industry events come together as the Central South Food, Drink & Elevate Trade Expo, bringing food, drink, hospitality and industry innovation under one roof.

Discover regional food and drink producers alongside suppliers, services and innovations from across hospitality, catering, retail and the wider industry.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 Hilton Southampton, Utilita Bowl

Exhibitor stands and buyer registration are now available:

Exhibitors: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

02/09/2026

Celebrating Local Food & Drink Producers 🫒

In 2026, Two&One Olive Oil joined us as an exhibitor at the Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo.

Based in Hampshire, Two&One Olive Oil brings together generations of olive-growing experience with a passion for great food. Their premium extra virgin olive oils are crafted with a strong focus on quality, tradition and flavour.

The Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo 2027 will once again give producers the opportunity to showcase their products, meet buyers and build new connections across the food, drink and hospitality sector.

Could your brand be part of the next EXPO?

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
📍 Hilton Southampton, Utilita Bowl

Exhibitor stands are available now.

Exhibitors: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

31/08/2026

Bringing the whole food, drink and hospitality supply chain together under one roof 🙌

The Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo 2027, in partnership with Elevate, will give buyers the chance to discover outstanding local producers alongside the latest products and innovations for the hospitality industry.

A bigger event, more opportunities to connect and plenty to discover across the day.

Find out more and join us in 2027:

Exhibitors: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Buyers: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-expo-buyers-2027/

28/08/2026

Hampshire Fare Members Save 20% on Exhibitor Stands 🎉

Showcase your products at the Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo 2027 and connect with buyers from across food, drink, hospitality, catering and retail.

⭐ Hampshire Fare members receive a 20% discount on exhibitor stands until 1 December 2026.

📅 Tuesday 9 February 2027
⏰ 9:00am–3:00pm
📍 Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl

Book your stand and be part of the region’s leading food and drink trade event.

Exhibitors: https://businesssouth.org/events/central-south-food-drink-trade-expo-exhibitors-2027/

Address

Solent Business Centre
Southampton
SO150HW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

0844 225 3130

Website

http://www.businesssouth.org/

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