Cornwall’s hospitality season might peak in the sunshine months, but the smart money gets ready long before the summer crowds arrive. This March, the region’s most influential operators will once again gather in Wadebridge for Expowest Cornwall 2026 – a two-day showcase of the ideas, flavours, and innovations set to define the year ahead.
Taking place on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, the show remains the essential annual meeting point for anyone working in food, drink, leisure, and hospitality across the South West. Whether you’re refining menus, upgrading rooms, rethinking your drinks range, or simply looking for a new spark of inspiration, Expowest provides a unique opportunity to explore what’s next – in person.
A showcase built for doers, tastemakers, and decisionmakers.
Over 150 exhibitors will fill the halls this year, bringing everything from fresh produce and artisan foods to tech solutions, equipment, beverages, and operational must haves. It’s a genuine “try before you buy” environment – ideal for chefs, buyers, F&B managers, and business owners who rely on firsthand experience before making decisions that shape their season.
And the visitors aren’t just browsing. They’re buying. Many exhibitors bring exclusive show only deals – discounts, delivery offers, added-value packages, and on stand promotions – making Expowest Cornwall one of the most cost effective dates in the calendar for stocking up or switching suppliers.
A taste of 2026 – before anyone else.
If your business depends on staying ahead of consumer trends, this is where you’ll find them. From emerging drinks categories and plant-forward eating to sustainable packaging, local sourcing, and tech that improves service and efficiency, the show is a concentrated look at what will influence the region’s hospitality landscape in the year ahead.
Long-standing show partner LWC Drinks, the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, will once again bring an impressive portfolio of wines, spirits, beers, mixers, and NPDled launches – helping operators refresh their drinks menus with confidence.
A meeting point for Cornwall’s hospitality community.
Beyond the products, Expowest Cornwall is a social occasion – an annual chance to reconnect with colleagues, meet new suppliers, and share ideas with other operators facing the same challenges and opportunities. The atmosphere is informal, energetic, and geared entirely towards helping businesses thrive.
With free parking, easy access, and clear signage from all main routes, attending couldn’t be simpler. Whether you run a pub, hotel, restaurant, café, deli, farm shop, holiday park, tourist attraction, catering business or retail operation, the show offers something tailored to your world.
Plan your visit
For full show details and to register for free entry, take a look around the rest of the website or call the Ticket Hotline on 01934 733456. You can also follow the latest updates on Facebook and Instagram (both @expowestcornwall).
Get ready for 2026 the right way – with the contacts, products, and insights that matter.
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