Dates
28 October 2026
Venue
Arena MK, Milton Keynes
Who's it for
F&B brands less than five years old
Countdown to the event
The TickEat Marketplace is a taster of our main Meet the Buyer event, bringing suppliers into the room with the same travel and leisure buyers attending MTB. Limited to just 40 brands, it offers a more informal way to showcase your products, start conversations and build relationships with buyers.
Rather than following a set meeting schedule, buyers move around the room, discover the brands exhibiting and speak directly with suppliers on the day. A networking lunch also gives you another opportunity to connect with buyers in a relaxed setting.
Why suppliers attend
- An effective way to meet 40+ buyers under one roof in a relaxed, enjoyable environment
- Connect with like-minded brands and buyers and build lasting partnerships
- Increase brand awareness - leave samples with buyers and feature in the event brochure
- Meet the same buyers attending Meet the Buyer in a more informal showcase format the day before with a networking lunch included
From the event
Supplier testimonials
Engaging conversations and delicious samples made the TickEat event an encouraging success for us! We thoroughly enjoyed showcasing Datekin and Tuffnut, and we're already looking forward to our next event.
LAMA Trading Ltd
A quality collection of key buyers and decision makers across the Travel, Leisure and Hospitality sectors.
Tayto
We had a brilliant experience in Milton Keynes for the TickEat event a couple of weeks ago. TickEat does exactly what the industry needs: they bring brands and the right buyers together in a focused, meaningful way. No noise, no clutter, no massive trade shows - just real conversations over…
Treat Yo Self
It was our first time attending the MTB Taster Session and found it to be a wonderful evening. I made some great connections in a relaxed environment and will definitely be looking to attend future events.
Peppersmith
After this TickEat event, it was clear that buyers are craving soulful, purpose-led flavour. Our South Asian streetfood hit the spot, so after the Taster Session we took part in (giving us a taste of the event) we’re stepping up to the full TickEat Meet The Buyer showcase in 2026…
Urban Rajah
Register your interest
Places are limited and matched carefully to the buyers in the room. Tell us about your brand and we'll be in touch.
