Tickeat Events

Where food and drink brands meet travel & leisure buyers

Personalised Meet The Buyer events, dinners, marketplaces and bespoke operator days across the UK - built for the travel and leisure sectors.

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300+

Buyers who have taken part in our events and in our network

5000+

Suppliers who have taken part in our events

11+

Years running travel F&B events

UK-wide

England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland - Expanding Internationally in 2028

Next Up

28 - 29 October 2026

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Meet The Buyer

The UK's only travel & leisure-focused Meet the Buyer

Dates

28–29 October 2026

Description

Guaranteed, matchmade meetings between food and drink brands and the buyers shaping travel, leisure and hospitality menus.

Venue

Arena MK, Milton Keynes

Who it's for

Food & drink brands ready to list with travel and leisure buyers

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TickEat Marketplace

For innovative F&B brands that are new to the sector

Dates

28 October 2026

Description

A relaxed showcase the day before the Meet The Buyer event, where emerging brands meet 40+ travel and leisure buyers under one roof.

Venue

The Ballroom, DoubleTree Hilton, Milton Keynes

Who it's for

F&B brands less than five years old

Our Event Programme

Five distinct formats, each designed around a different stage of getting your brand listed in travel and leisure.

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Meet The Buyer

The UK's only travel & leisure-focused Meet the Buyer

Dates

28–29 October 2026

Description

Guaranteed, matchmade meetings between food and drink brands and the buyers shaping travel, leisure and hospitality menus.

Venue

Arena MK, Milton Keynes

Who it's for

Food & drink brands ready to list with travel and leisure buyers

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TickEat Marketplace

For innovative F&B brands that are new to the sector

Dates

28 October 2026

Description

A relaxed showcase the day before the Meet The Buyer event, where emerging brands meet 40+ travel and leisure buyers under one roof.

Venue

The Ballroom, DoubleTree Hilton, Milton Keynes

Who it's for

F&B brands less than five years old

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Dinner With The Buyers

The UK's only dinner with the buyer

Dates

19 November 2026 - 2027 dates announced soon

Description

Up to 20 food and drink brands dine with buyers in a relaxed, informal setting built for genuine conversation.

Venue

TBC

Who it's for

Up to 20 food and drink brands with solutions for the travel and leisure sectors

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Meet The Buyer: SPMLs Travel Edition

The UK's only travel-focused special meals Meet the Buyer

Dates

26 January 2027

Description

A focused platform connecting travel buyers with Free From and Special Meals suppliers across airlines, rail, cruise and travel retail.

Venue

The Ballroom, DoubleTree Hilton at Milton Keynes Arena

Who it's for

Free From and Special Meals suppliers

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Bespoke Events

Events as unique as your brand

Dates

2027 event announced soon

Description

Partner-led, themed events designed around one operator or brand - from Eurostar to Virgin Atlantic.

Venue

TBC

Who it's for

Travel operators, caterers and F&B brands