Buyer testimonials
My first time attending TickEat and I was really surprised how many suppliers were at the event. Such an eye opener of a vast array of new products which are readily available and suitable for the travel sector!
RG - SSP
Well worth attending from a new product/new supplier perspective and also from the buyers' tables.
Compass Supply Solutions
TickEat Meet The Buyer, is a cost and time effective way to meet relevant suppliers. The format of the event is ideal for busy buyers.
Inside the box food service Ltd
This was my first time attending and it was a fantastic experience. The range and quantity of new suppliers, products and brands seen was great. Supplier networking was key over the 2 day event, and the supplier meetings were paired very well by TickEat. Overall an amazing "Meet the Buyer" event organised by TickEat.
Rail Gourmet (RG)
The Tickeat event was great to meet new suppliers and explore possibilities for our future business together.
IAG
It was great to connect with new suppliers, most of which I wouldn't have if not for the event. Similarly great to catch up with industry colleagues.
This year, I enjoyed having additional suppliers at the Taster Session during dinner. It was a nice relaxed environment in which to meet the suppliers and sample the products. A good use of the time.
DFMi
Excellent event with quality suppliers. Having sit-down meetings and taking the time to discuss with multiple potential suppliers is a rare occasion.
Momentum Services Ltd
The team at TickEat have worked tirelessly over the years to build this event into what it’s become today — and this year’s was the best yet. It was fantastic to have so many suppliers and buyers together in one room.
For me, TickEat isn’t just about meeting suppliers; it’s also a brilliant opportunity to catch up socially with industry colleagues and friends. Every day’s a school day, and it’s always inspiring to see and learn about new ideas and products.
I really enjoy this event — it’s social, friendly, and genuinely valuable in helping suppliers shape and adapt their offers to suit the evolving needs of the travel industry. Here’s to building new relationships and to the continued growth and success of TickEat in the years ahead!
Foodcase International
Meet The Buyer is a great event. The ability to meet with suppliers on a one to one basis under one roof is invaluable. It saves so much time and gives both buyers and suppliers the chance to explore new opportunities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The whole event was very professional and well organised. Highly recommended.
Cavendish Ships Stores
The recent TickEat Meet The Buyer event was fantastic. We love attending these events to meet both current and new suppliers who are well set up for industry. The TickEat team take great care of everything meaning we can focus on our meetings with suppliers.
TransPennine Express
Supplier testimonials
I’m I am physically tired but psychologically energised after a FANTASTIC two days at Tickeat's well-organised, very professional, high-quality “Meet the Buyer” event. Brands met with buyers in the travel and leisure sector. I am so thankful - I had eleven, 1:1, 20-minute meetings and NINE buyers asked for substantive follow-up! WOW!!
Opportunities for supplying a fantastic range of companies (air, rail, and others) are all under discussion. One buyer even invited me to his venue to see how the facility is structured and how my products would work in the premium hospitality section..."
If you’re a food or beverage brand and you want to get into the travel and leisure sector, I highly recommend Tickeat's events.
The Garden of Eva
TickEat's Meet The Buyer event was a brilliant experience! We work hard to bring healthy, plant-based snacking options to the travel industry, and this event gave us the chance to meet buyers who share that vision. It was inspiring, well run, and full of meaningful conversations that will help us take our snacks even further.
Green Fingers Family
We found the TickEAT 'Meet The Buyer' event a worthwhile trade show to attend. It was well organised with plenty of opportunities not only to connect with buyers at the formal meetings, but also during the 2 days during breaks, and at the evening dinner.
What's Cooking? for Professionals
TickEats’ Meet the Buyer event has been a fantastic success for Barista Cup. We’ve gained clients, boosted our brand awareness, and forged valuable networking relationships. We would definitely take part again and would highly recommend it to others!
Barista Cup
This is a great way to connect with buyers from the Travel industry, the buyers all seem to come with a really positive mind set and provided valuable feedback on the products we had brought to showcase.
Surya Foods
This is a totally unique and wonderful event with perfect timing in the year. The whole event is organised by an amazing team who understand the industry. Also, the supporting materials are excellent and worth the investment. I would highly recommend participating in this event.
DeliLites Ireland
This is a well-organised and focused event with relevant meetings that are better than any other show that, as a supplier, we have attended in the past.
Enterprise Brands Ltd
Marketplace testimonials
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 dinner and drinks, with direct access to the people shaping travel retail.
As Treat Yo Self continues to expand into this space, we met with and had great conversations with hero companies such as Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, Uber, Chelsea FC, Eurostar, Trainlines across the UK, and so many more, exploring how premium vegan confectionery can fit into in-flight shopping, on-board complimentary food offerings, and wider retail channels.
Treat Yo Self
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 to share more of our spice, story and innovation.
Urban Rajah
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
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
Events testimonials
This week we attended a 'dinner with the buyer' event by TICKEAT. An amazing welcome by a fantastic host, Heerum Fleary, provided a close-up opportunity to connect with industry contacts which is unheard of in any other setting. A genuinely unique way of bringing people and business together. Insightful, productive, enlightening and innovative. Would highly recommend utilising this great platform and Heerum's dedication to the industry.
Riva Foods
I recently attended a dinner event organized by Tickeat. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. The event provided a perfect setting for meaningful interactions, making it enjoyable and highly productive. The dinner itself was delightful, but what truly stood out was the thoughtfully created environment, and the attention to every detail was evident in every aspect, from the welcoming ambience to the seamless facilitation of conversations with the buyers. I left the evening feeling grateful for the opportunity to engage with such a diverse group of buyers in such a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Teffie
This has to be the BEST Meet The Buyer Event ever. Huge thank you to Heerum Fleary and the guys at TICKEAT. Kudos to you Heerum, I say it often understanding some people disagree... business is people, this is the perfect display! Buyers are genuinely relaxed and interested, and a great opportunity for CUZENA in the travel sector space. Meet other brands in the same space...Follow up meetings arranged, exciting times. Thank you.
Cuzena
Having attended a recent TickEat MTB Dinner I would wholeheartedly recommend to any brand wanting to learn and expand into the travel, leisure and hospitality industries. The event was wonderfully curated - what a fresh approach to business development!
LoSalt
Such an insightful event. Thanks for organising this team, TickEat. Learnt so much from the buyers and loved speaking with other founders and tasting some really lovely products!
Noffee
It was a fantastic evening and a genuinely valuable experience for us as a brand. Alongside some great conversations with the buyers, it was also brilliant to connect with other founders, hear their journeys, and be part of such a positive and collaborative environment. We really appreciated the opportunity to be involved. We came away feeling really encouraged by the response to Nekta.
Nekta Drinks
The best buyers’ event I have been to. Beautifully organised, was so fun and a lovely relaxed atmosphere to discover new brands and connect with buyers.
Cheeky Nibble
