Why Exhibit

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet new customers face to face at the largest hospitality event in the country. Only CATEX can give you access to foodservice professionals with real purchasing power and from every sector of the industry. With the potential to meet with over 12,500 visitors over three days, CATEX is the show that delivers a solid ROI in terms of investment and time.

A solid ROI

For over 50 years, CATEX has delivered for the industry serving up buyers and new business to exhibitors from the foodservice and hospitality sectors. In fact, the 2019 event generated combined sales figure of approximately €50m, with average orders in the region of €9.5k – €12.5k*.

It’s your industry and CATEX is your only chance every two years to be part of Ireland’s premier event where industry supports industry.

*2023 CATEX Post-show Report. Source: Business Information Group.

Worthwhile attending

100% of visitors said CATEX 2023 was worthwhile / very worthwhile attending

Learn this and more information in the 2025 Brochure

2023 Post-show Report

100% of visitors said CATEX 2023 was worthwhile / very worthwhile attending

Learn this and more information in the 2023 Post-show Report

“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

  • Meeting potential new customers
  • Increasing brand/service awareness
  • Meeting / Selling to current customers
  • Finding new distributors/partners/sellers
  • Supporting current distributors/partners/sellers
  • Launching a new brand/ product / service
  • Taking orders on the stand
  • Capture target audience data

Floorplan

Explore our interactive floor plan to view booth placements and check the availability of your preferred spot.

Identify the location of the main event and strategically plan for Catex 2025. Bring your A-game!