Why exhibitat the forecourt show 2026?

For today’s forecourt businesses, fuel is just the beginning. They’re community c-stores as well as handy stop-offs – offering customers the pick of food to-go, convenience products and, of course, petrol.

A growing sector demands a go-to trade show. And so every two years we offer brands an unmissable fast-track to the best forecourt buyers. It’s an unbeatable opportunity to target the whole market in three days packed full of industry insight and innovation.

If you want to go further with forecourts, you need to be at The Forecourt Show. Our show-floor is your gateway to a world of lucrative new opportunities.

If you are interested in exhibiting at The Forecourt Show 2026 please contact a member of a sales team today.

Why exhibit with us?

Connect directly with tens of thousands of major buyers and wholesalers under one roof, over three days.
The show covers the whole food market, from retail, grocery, foodservice, hospitality to manufacturing.
Make deals face to face on a buzzing show floor.
Create brand awareness and showcase your products alongside the latest trends in food and drink.
Source fresh leads from an industry guest-list packed full of the leading professionals from across the UK.

WHY EXHIBIT IN THE UK?

The UK is the most innovative grocery retail market in Europe. Even in tough economic times British consumers are keen to experiment, seek out convenient solutions and authentic specialities, and are prepared to pay for quality.
The total worth of UK consumer expenditure on food, drink and catering is over £200 BILLION*.
The UK Food & Drink industry is the biggest manufacturing sector in the country... larger than automotive & aerospace combined.*
The UK eating out market is worth £99.4bn (+2.8% versus 2023), and there is a £5.6bn growth opportunity for operators to target between now and 2027** with branded restaurants, pubs, bakeries and QSR set to capitalise on this.

*Source: Department for Environmental Food & Rural Affairs and Food & Drink Federation
**Lumina Intelligence Eating Out Market Report 2024