Food Hall
11 subcategories | New for 2026
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Chocolate & confectionery, Hot drinks, Snacks, Wine, beer & spirits, Artisanal foods, Soft drinks, Fresh produce, Frozen food solutions, Condiments, oils & preserves
Where speciality food and drink meets garden retail
Garden centres are no longer benchmarking against other garden retailers. They're benchmarking against casual dining chains and farm shops.
Food and drink is one of the fastest-growing revenue streams in garden retail, and the speciality food brands, artisan producers and drink suppliers driving that growth will be at the NEC Birmingham this September.
For 2026, Food Hall has its own dedicated zone with 11 subcategories, from chocolate and confectionery to artisan foods, alcoholic drinks and frozen food solutions. There's a clear home for every speciality food and drink offer in garden retail.
Sourcing speciality food and drink for your garden centre, farm shop or deli?
Meet artisan food brands, speciality drink suppliers and independent producers you won't find in a supermarket. Taste products before you buy, meet the makers, and see what other garden centres, farm shops and food halls are stocking ahead of the autumn and Christmas season. With Autumn Fair co-locating on 8–9 September, you can source across food, gift and home in a single trip.
Reaching garden centre and farm shop buyers as a speciality food or drink brand?
Food Hall puts your products in front of garden centre buyers, farm shop owners, deli managers and gift retailers who are actively expanding their food and drink ranges. Glee sits at exactly the point in the calendar when buyers are finalising their autumn and Christmas ranges, making it one of the most valuable food and drink trade shows in the UK for securing seasonal orders. With 80% of attendees holding purchasing power and Autumn Fair co-location extending your reach to home and lifestyle retailers, the buyer mix here is hard to match.
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FAQs
Who should exhibit in the Food Hall sector?
Food Hall is ideal for brands supplying chocolate and confectionery, hot drinks, snacks, artisanal foods, soft drinks, fresh produce, frozen food solutions, condiments, oils, preserves, and alcoholic drinks. It is a strong opportunity for suppliers looking to secure a Glee stand and connect with UK retail buyers.
Why should buyers visit Food Hall at Glee 2026?
Buyers can explore speciality food and drink products, meet independent suppliers and discover new ranges for garden centre food halls, farm shops and gifting displays. It is designed to help visitors source products that match current customer demand.