Restaurant India

Opportunity brief

Why this event matters for exhibitors

Restaurant India 2026, hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marks its 22nd edition as the premier event for the food and beverage industry. This strategic summit and expo serves as a vital platform for growth across the entire food service and hospitality ecosystem in India. The theme for this year is Fuelling Growth: Capital, Concepts, Consumption, which will be explored through insightful sessions and a massive expo featuring leading suppliers. This event is not only a place for restaurateurs, hoteliers, chefs, and investors to converge, but also an occasion to celebrate culinary and industry excellence through awards, tabulated by Ernst & Young.A key highlight of the event is the inaugural edition of HoCat 2025 – Hotels & Catering F&B Conclave, which aims to shape the future of India’s hospitality and catering sector. This conclave will bring together hoteliers, caterers, and food and beverage leaders to exchange insights, explore innovations, and collaborate on strategies for sustainable growth in the fast-evolving HoReCa ecosystem. Attendees can expect to engage with a lineup of notable speakers, including celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders, who will share their expertise on various topics such as making restaurants future-ready, the success of Western brands in India, and the rise of homegrown bars.The event also recognizes outstanding achievements in the industry through various awards such as Best Restaurant of the Year, Best Debutant Restaurant of the Year, and Best Café of the Year, among others. Participants will have the opportunity to network with over 2000 restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers, explore new business trends, and discover innovative products from hundreds of exhibitors. Restaurant India 2026 aims to tap into Asia's $3.88 trillion food and beverages market, offering a gateway for attendees to expand their business beyond borders. Additionally, it provides a marketplace for suppliers, tech compa