| Event | Date | Description | Location | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deeper Research with FREDA Workshop | 18/09/2025 | Meet FREDA Our Trend-Spotting Software That’s Sausage-Obsessed (And Proud of It) Join Us for an Exclusive Workshop Your flavour forecasting game is about to level up. We’re inviting you to get hands-on with FREDA — our in-house trend-tracking tool built for people who are serious about flavour (and not afraid to get a little meaty about it). What’s FREDA? FREDA (that’s Flavour Research, Evaluation & Data Analysis) is our custom-built software that sniffs out the latest trends across burgers, sausages, snacks and beyond—updated weekly, obsessively detailed, and ridiculously insightful. What You’ll Discover in the Workshop: • What’s sizzling right now in UK supermarket aisles • How to use FREDA to spark smart NPD and stay ahead of the curve • Live demos and case studies from the Foodmaker team • The trends your competitors wish they saw coming Built by Foodmaker. Used by Foodmaker. Now shared with you. | Corby | |
| Build a Seasoning Workshop | 10/12/2025 | Ever wondered what really goes into a seasoning? From base notes to top notes, from flavour to function—seasonings are more than just a sprinkle. They’re layered, precise, and built to perform differently depending on your product. That’s why we’re opening the doors to our Create Workshop. Join us in the kitchen as we explore the art and science of seasoning development—then help you build one that’s tailored exactly to your product, your process, and your consumer. | Corby | |
| Build a Seasoning Workshop | 11/12/2025 | Ever wondered what really goes into a seasoning? From base notes to top notes, from flavour to function—seasonings are more than just a sprinkle. They’re layered, precise, and built to perform differently depending on your product. That’s why we’re opening the doors to our Create Workshop. Join us in the kitchen as we explore the art and science of seasoning development—then help you build one that’s tailored exactly to your product, your process, and your consumer. | Glasgow | |
| Starch Workshop Workshop | 15/01/2026 | We’re opening the doors to innovation with a hands-on starch workshop right here on site—delivered in partnership with one of our leading suppliers. Together, we’ll explore the real potential of starch in today’s food systems: from boosting texture and mouthfeel, to solving reformulation challenges like fat or sugar reduction, to unlocking clean-label performance. Whether you’re developing next-gen ready meals, snacks, or plant-based alternatives, this is your chance to get stuck into the science—and leave with ideas you can actually use. | Corby | |
| Summer 27 (Corby) Demonstration | 04/05/2026 | Foodmaker 12, Brunel Road Corby Northants NN17 4JW | Corby | |
| Summer 27 (Dublin) Demonstration | 27/05/2026 | Scobie & Junor Unit A3, M7 Business Park Newhall Interchange Naas, Co Kildare Ireland, W91 Y963 | Dublin | |
| Summer 27 (Belfast) Demonstration | 01/06/2026 | Scobie & Junor 14 McKinney Road, Mallusk Newtownabbey, Co Antrim Northern Ireland BT36 4PE | Belfast | |
| FUME: BBQ Festival Food Safari
| 11/06/2026 | Bringing the world of BBQ to one place
We bring together world-class pit masters and chefs who fly in to cook alongside our local heroes, sharing techniques, traditions, and flavour over live fire. From low and slow to fast and furious, this is BBQ without borders. A four-day celebration of global BBQ culture, hosted at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. | Twickenham, London | |
| TBC Food Safari
| 26/08/2026 | Nothing to see yet - check back soon! | TBC | |
| Winter 27 (Glasgow) Demonstration | 27/08/2026 | Scobie & Junor 1 Singer Road East Kilbride Glasgow, Scotland G75 0XS | Glasgow | |
| Wing Fest, Bristol Food Safari
| 04/09/2026 | Wing Fest is the world’s largest chicken wing festival, featuring top street food traders, live music, and competitive eating. Events feature over 45 competing traders, wings priced around £1.50 each, and entertainment across multiple stages. Can't join in person? Don't worry, we'll upload our delicious discoveries on our social media and blog! | Bristol | |
| The lunch! Show Show | 16/09/2026 | Foodmaker is thrilled to invite you to The lunch! Show, the national trade event for the food-to-go, retail, and coffee shop industry. Key elements include new food and drink products, sustainable packaging, and live keynote seminars.
What to expect:
| ExCel, London | |
| TBC Food Safari
| 24/11/2026 | Nothing to see yet - check back soon! | TBC | |
| Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2027 Show | 05/04/2027 | Food, Drink & Hospitality Week is the UK's largest trade event portfolio for the food, drink, and hospitality sectors. It unites major industry exhibitions including IFE, HRC, and The Pub Show at ExCeL London to showcase industry innovation and product sourcing. What to expect:
| Birmingham | |
| The Food & Drink Show 2027 Show | 05/04/2027 | The Festive Good Food Show takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from November 26–29, 2026. What to expect:
| NEC, Brimingham |
Trade Shows
We attend trade shows all over the world to keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry.
We work alongside many of our customers during these selected events; working together to bring the best ingredient technology streight into seasoning blends.
The lunch! Show (ExCel, London) 16/09/2026
Foodmaker is thrilled to invite you to The lunch! Show, the national trade event for the food-to-go, retail, and coffee shop industry. Key elements include new food and drink products, sustainable packaging, and live keynote seminars.
What to expect:
- Exhibitors & Brands: Discover new food, drink, packaging, and equipment suppliers tailored for cafes, coffee shops, and retailers.
- Innovation Challenge: View cutting-edge products launching live at the event.
- Keynote Seminars: Listen to industry leaders and panel discussions across multiple stages.
- Co-located Events: Access related trade shows under the broader London Food & Drink Festival umbrella at ExCeL London.
Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2027 (Birmingham) 05/04/2027
Food, Drink & Hospitality Week is the UK's largest trade event portfolio for the food, drink, and hospitality sectors. It unites major industry exhibitions including IFE, HRC, and The Pub Show at ExCeL London to showcase industry innovation and product sourcing. What to expect:
- IFE (International Food & Drink Event): Focuses on food and drink product discovery with hundreds of global suppliers.
- HRC (Hotel, Restaurant & Catering): Highlights equipment, design, and technology for hospitality operators.
- The Pub Show: Serves as a dedicated trade gathering for the UK pub and bar industry.
- IFE Manufacturing: Concentrates on food ingredients, packaging, and supply chain development.
The Food & Drink Show 2027 (NEC, Brimingham) 05/04/2027
The Festive Good Food Show takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from November 26–29, 2026. What to expect:
- Live Cookery Demos: Watch top chefs and culinary experts share tips and cook seasonal recipes live.
- Fabulous Food Finds: Explore specialist tasting theatres and independent artisan producers.
- Workshops & Features: Learn show-stopping skills at the Christmas Table and sample drinks at specialized hubs.
