A Solid ROI

For more than 60 years, CATEX has delivered proven results for the industry – bringing buyers and new business opportunities directly to exhibitors from across the foodservice and hospitality sectors. At the 2025 event, the combined sales figure reached approximately €37.7m, with average purchases by visitors of €9.7k*.

CATEX is your industry’s flagship event, and your only opportunity every two years to connect face-to-face with Ireland’s most active and invested buyers, where the industry truly supports its own.

*Source: Independent Research produced by Expo Exit.

2025 Post-Show Report

CATEX delivers real commercial results, with 64% of 2025 visitors making or planning a purchase, an average spend of €9.7k, and a total show spend of €29.3m–€37.7m. Exhibitors trust the event, with 96% satisfied, 93% happy with visitor volume, and 89% likely to return in 2027. Visitors feel the same, with 99% satisfied and 86% planning to come back, confirming CATEX as a high-impact, high-ROI event.

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“CATEX is the one show that connects you to the decision makers in the foodservice and hospitality industries, and for us, gave our team the opportunity to showcase our goods to the Irish market and to pick up important new contacts.” – Rocky Redmond, Redmond Fine foods.

Reasons To Exhibit

• Reach new customers actively looking for products, services, and solutions
• Generate on-stand sales and orders, converting leads in real time
• Boost brand visibility and increase awareness among a high-value audience
• Engage and sell to existing customers, strengthening long-term relationships
• Identify new distributors, partners, and sales channels to grow your market reach
• Support your current distributors and partners with a strong presence at Ireland’s leading industry event
• Launch new products, brands, or services directly to a receptive, influential audience