Running alongside The School Food Forum on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July, is the free-to-attend, School Food Show, the only show in the UK which is dedicated the school food sector.
With caterers facing a greater challenge than ever before to deliver the right meal at the right price, the Show will provide visitors with the ideal environment in which to meet suppliers and manufacturers who can offer products and solutions to help them.
The School Food Show is an unrivalled opportunity to source new ideas and innovations and compare a range of suppliers under one roof. Over 160 exhibitors will showcase food and beverages, equipment, systems and services.
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Show Features
The School Food People School Chef of the Year sponsored by Bisto - 2026 National Final
Visitors will be able to watch the live final taking place at the Main Event with the winners being revealed at the Awards for Excellence dinner on the evening of Wednesday 8th July.
Grab & Go Challenge sponsored by SchoolGrid
The finalists for the LACA Grab & Go Challenge will battle it out live on Tuesday 7th July cooking their grab & go item in a competition environment to decide the winner who will be announced later that evening. The winner will showcase their winning dish on the Live demonstration stage on Wednesday 8th July.
Finishing Touches Competition in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs
Finishing Touches is a very popular feature of the exhibition, and it will return for 2025. Held in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, finishing Touches is once again set to become one of the most talked about features of The School Food People Show and Forum 2026. Entries will be displayed on Wednesday 8th July with winners announced later that afternoon.
School Food Live
We are also pleased to announce the return of School Food Live with cookery demonstrations with cookery demonstrations taking place in the Hall 2 on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July with the chance to see the winner of the Grab & Go Challenge demonstrate their winning dish of tasty and nutritious 'on the go' food.
Workshops
Our ever popular and informative Workshop Sessions will also return offering practical advice on key operational issues; the impact of new legislation and best practice case studies. The workshops are free to attend and open to both visitors and delegates.
SCHOOL FOOD SHOW OPENING TIMES |
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Tuesday 7th July 2026, 9.30 - 16.00 |
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Telephone: 0121 780 4242 |
Looking to attend The School Food Forum as a delegate and to access the forum speaker sessions with options to book dinners and accommodation?