Registrations open for lunch! North
Registrations have now officially opened for lunch! North, the dedicated trade show for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go operators.
Registrations have now officially opened for lunch! North, the dedicated trade show for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go operators. Now in its second year, the show will be co-located once again with Northern Restaurant and Bar, at Manchester Central on 10th and 11th March.
Last year, the combined shows welcomed over 12,000 visitors – a 13.4% increase on 2024 – and hosted more than 400 exhibitors showcasing food, drink, technology and equipment innovations. The 2026 event promises another two days packed with expert talks, panels and live demonstrations, designed to give operators actionable insights to navigate today’s challenging industry landscape.
‘An amazing line-up’
Katie Tyler, event director for lunch! North, said: "We’re so excited to bring lunch! North back for its second year. The response to its launch was incredible, and it’s clear the café and food-to-go community in the North was ready for a show of its own. We’ve got an amazing line-up planned for 2026; it’s going to be another brilliant two days of discovery, connection and inspiration.”
Marta Pogroszewska, board adviser at Bread Holdings Ltd (GAIL's Bakery), added: “lunch! North is a fantastic event to see what's new in the industry. I loved seeing so much innovation and celebrating vibrancy in the North.”
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