Date

January 12, 2026 - January 15, 2026
(Jaarlijks)

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location

RAI Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sector

Catering, Food & Drink

HORECAVA 2026

Horecava is the largest trade fair for the Dutch hospitality sector, aimed at professionals from food service, hospitality, catering and technology. The fair focuses on innovation, sustainability and experience and is fully focused on B2B.

Why participate HORECAVA?

For over 65 years, Horecava has been a national meeting point for professionals in the world of eating, drinking and sleeping outside the home. The exhibition takes place annually in RAI Amsterdam and brings together thousands of visitors from all segments of the hospitality sector. Horecava is fully focused on B2B and offers a platform for inspiration, innovation and business networking.

The fair covers more than 25,000 square meters and presents a wide range of products, services and solutions, from food & wine to commercial kitchen equipment, from interior design to digital tools. Visitors will discover the latest trends and technologies through zones such as the TrendLAB, Start-upLAB and AI-LAB. Horecava also offers a substantive program with workshops, competitions, demonstrations and lectures on current themes such as sustainability, personnel policy and digitization.

Horecava attracts a wide audience of hospitality entrepreneurs, chefs, caterers, hotel managers, bar owners and technology suppliers. Thanks to its central location in Amsterdam and excellent accessibility, the event is accessible to both Dutch and international visitors. The fair is not only a source of inspiration, but also a place where concrete deals are made and long-term collaborations arise.

With almost 700 exhibitors and more than 60,000 visitors, Horecava has grown into the most important platform for the Dutch hospitality sector. It is a place where craftsmanship, innovation and entrepreneurship come together.

Themes

  • Food & wine and fast casual concepts
  • Coffee, tea, cocoa and cold drinks
  • Commercial kitchen equipment and catering technology
  • Interior, design and furnishings
  • Bakery, patisserie and breakfast items
  • Workforce, digitalization and AI solutions

Target audience

Horecava focuses on hospitality entrepreneurs, chefs, caterers, bar operators, hotel managers, buyers, producers, distributors and technology suppliers from the broad hospitality sector.

Getting there

Horecava takes place in RAI Amsterdam, a location that is easily accessible by metro (line 52, stop Europaplein), train (Amsterdam RAI station), and car, with parking on site.
Schiphol Airport is only 15 minutes away, which makes it easier to travel from abroad.
In addition, shuttle services and taxis are available from the center of Amsterdam, allowing visitors to reach the fair smoothly and comfortably.

Exhibitors and visitors

Horecava welcomed more than 60,000 visitors and almost 700 exhibitors in 2024. Visitors are mainly decision-makers and professionals who are looking for new products, trends, technologies and business connections.