Pitch your product to a panel of expert directors & buyers at IFE & HRC 2026

The Producer Supplier Showcase at IFE and HRCAramark, one of the world’s largest providers of foodservice and facilities management, will host an exciting meet the buyer event - The Producer & New Supplier Showcase - to source innovative new products at HRC & IFE in 2026. Do you have what it takes to impress the Aramark buying team?

Aramark, the UK’s fastest growing contract caterer, is scouting for innovative, new value-added food, non-food and service products to supply to its network of sites in the UK. In a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style format, this platform gives companies the opportunity to present their product to a panel of Foodservice experts, spanning culinary, purchasing, operations and finance.  The panel will listen to pitches from potential suppliers and ascertain whether they and their product could be the perfect partner for Aramark.*

Entry deadline: 16th January 2026 at 5pm

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The Opportunity
Companies exhibiting at HRC & IFE can catch the eye of this major buyer by presenting to a panel of Aramark UK leaders and decision makers with the view to have your product or business listed with Aramark UK

The Format
Following the first round review of entries, a shortlist of applicants will be invited to pitch at HRC & IFE in March 2026 where they will be given 7 minutes to pitch 'Dragons Den' style to 4 Aramark UK buyers followed by a Q&A session - sampling is possible! 

At the end the panel will provide final feedback and successful suppliers will begin the exciting process of launching their products into the Aramark Foodservice business.

Who/What Are They Looking For?
Innovative products and services, sustainable solutions, diverse businesses, emerging SME's, sustainable enterprises and start-ups across food, drink, non-food, technology and services.

*HRC & IFE's role concludes at the point of introduction between Aramark and the selected exhibitors. All subsequent discussions and decisions, including any potential deal or partnership, are to be handled directly between the parties involved.