Horecava 2027

Horecava 2027: International Trade Fair for the Hospitality & Foodservice Industry

Horecava 2027 will take place from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 January 2027 at RAI Amsterdam, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is a trade fair for the hospitality and foodservice industry, covering food, drink and outdoor accommodation. The 2027 edition marks Horecava's 70th anniversary. RAI Amsterdam organises the fair, and it is open to trade professionals only.

Horecava 2027 at a Glance

Horecava has run since 1957 and describes itself as the national meeting place for professionals in food, drink and outdoor accommodation. It is built around a simple idea: operators come to find new products, concepts and suppliers, and suppliers come to meet the people who buy for restaurants, hotels and caterers.

The organiser says the whole industry is represented, from fast casual and food & wine to tech & services and interior & design. In practice that means suppliers and wholesalers of food and wine, commercial kitchen equipment, bakery and patisserie machinery, restaurant furniture and interiors, hospitality software, billing systems, delivery services and convenience goods.

The 2027 theme is "Change is constant." The organiser promotes the fair as reaching more than 60,000 hospitality professionals over four days. That is the organiser's own figure, so treat it as a promotional estimate rather than audited data.

Who Should Attend Horecava 2027

Horecava is aimed at people who work in, for or with the hospitality industry. That includes:

• Restaurateurs and café owners looking for equipment, ingredients and concepts
• Hoteliers sourcing furniture, technology and food and beverage suppliers
• Caterers and institutional foodservice buyers comparing wholesalers and suppliers
• Executive chefs looking at kitchen equipment, produce and new products
• Entrepreneurs starting or expanding a hospitality business

Visitors must be 18 or older, and the fair is not open to the general public.

What Exhibitors Can Expect at Horecava

Exhibitors meet a buying audience, not casual browsers. Visitors come with specific needs: a new espresso setup, a point-of-sale system, a wine list, a refit for a dining room. Stands that let people see, touch and try a product tend to suit that mindset.

For a foodservice fair, the practical points are specific.

• Sampling and tasting. Food and drink exhibitors need a counter or serving zone that stays clean, is easy to restock, and keeps queues out of the aisle.
• Equipment demonstrations. Kitchen and bakery equipment need floor space, safe access for delivery, and room for visitors to watch a live demo.
• Meeting space. Many exhibitors use the fair to start sales conversations, so a quiet table matters as much as a busy front.
• Technology displays. Hospitality software and billing systems need screens, reliable power, and tidy cable management.
• Interior and furniture. These exhibitors often show materials and finishes, so lighting and a realistic setting matter.

Technical rules vary by exhibitor and hall, so check the organiser's exhibitor manual before finalising any design.

Planning Your Visit to Horecava

Registration. Trade registration is free and opens mid-November 2026. Register through the official ticket page:

Getting there. RAI Amsterdam is served by tram, metro, and bus, and has its own train station.

Opening hours. Published listings show a 10:00 start each day. Closing times differ between sources, so confirm the final schedule on the official site before you travel.

Exhibiting at Horecava 2027

Companies exhibiting at Horecava need more than an attractive booth. The stand has to support product presentation, visitor flow, meetings, and the installation schedule, and it has to do that over four busy days.

Booth Creators designs and builds exhibition stands and works with exhibitors on the practical side: concept, build, graphics, installation and dismantling. The team has storage, print production and logistics resources near Amsterdam, which helps when something needs fixing on site.

Exhibition Stand Support for Horecava

For Horecava 2027, Booth Creators provides complete exhibition stand design and build support for exhibitors at RAI Amsterdam. We start by understanding your booth size, branding, display requirements, and business goals, then create a customised 3D stand concept before production begins.

Our support can include:

• Custom stand concept and 3D design tailored to your brand and exhibition objectives
• Custom, hybrid or modular stand construction based on your space and requirements
• Branding and graphics production for walls, counters, signage and product communication
• Lighting, electrical coordination and AV integration
• Furniture, storage, meeting areas and product displays
• Installation, dismantling and complete project management

Our focus is not only on creating an attractive exhibition stand. We pay close attention to build quality, clean finishing, accurate branding, material selection, lighting placement and practical use of space.

Every element is planned to support both presentation and functionality. Meeting areas are designed for comfortable discussions, storage is integrated where required, and product displays are positioned to make the booth easier for visitors to explore.

We also focus on maintaining consistency between the approved 3D design and the final stand delivered on-site. Careful production planning, finishing checks and installation coordination help ensure that the booth represents your brand professionally throughout Horecava 2027.

With design, production, and on-site execution managed by one team, exhibitors can reduce coordination challenges and focus more on meeting visitors, presenting products, and building business opportunities during the show.

Read more about custom exhibition stand design and build services at RAI Amsterdam.

What Exhibitors Should Finalize Before the Show

• Stand size and open sides. These shape traffic flow and where you place demos and meeting areas.
• Product display and demo needs. List equipment weight, delivery access, and any sampling requirements.
• Meeting and storage space. Decide how many private conversations you expect and where stock will sit.
• AV and power. Count screens, devices and equipment so electrical needs are clear early.
• Branding assets. Settle logos, graphics and print files well ahead of production.
• Organiser deadlines and approvals. Confirm construction, power and design approval requirements through the exhibitor portal.
• Build and dismantle schedule. Set-up takes place in the days before opening, with exact slots allocated through the organiser's exhibitor portal. Dismantling begins after closing on Thursday 14 January and continues through 15-16 January.

Experience Delivering Exhibition Stands

With more than 13 years of experience, Booth Creators has successfully delivered 1,200+ exhibition stand projects for brands across different industries and international trade shows. Our work includes custom wooden stands, hybrid booths, modular stands, island stands, and complete branded exhibition spaces. We handle every stage of the project, from 3D design and space planning to fabrication, graphics, lighting, installation, and final on-site finishing. This experience helps our team understand different venue requirements, booth sizes, and exhibitor goals. For Horecava 2027, exhibitors can rely on a team focused on build quality, practical layouts, accurate branding, and smooth project execution from concept to completion.

Get Booth Support for Horecava

Planning to exhibit at Horecava 2027? Share your stand size, open sides, branding requirements, and event brief with Booth Creators. We will put together a 3D stand concept and price proposal. Contact Booth Creators for a free, custom concept.

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